Silence Is… Silence can be ugly or beautiful,It can leave you empty or full.When God speaks out of the silence,It is a lion's roar.The oppressed were silent through the violence,But now weeping breaks the stillness of the night,The firstborns did not live to see another dawn of light.After so long, the Messiah they were longing... Continue Reading →
Fully Alive
The glory of God is human being fully alive!"-St. Irenaeus This is a quote that was shared at church this morning. It resonated with what I've been reading in A Hobbit, A Wardrobe by Jospeh Locente and the Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis.I often hear in secular circles, sometimes even Christian circles, that Christianity is... Continue Reading →
To Set Apart
I come here, looking like I’m ready to give my heart,But it’s not a destination; it’s just a landmark.I can come bringing incense to this altar,But back at home, I practically live at another.I come laying down my soul, but I keep back a part,My own little slice that can keep in the dark.I could... Continue Reading →
The Secret of Heroism
Today's author is Peter S. Beagle, author of The Last Unicorn. I loved the animated movie as a kid, but did not read the novel until college. It is an amazing piece of fantasy literature that utilizes many of the greatest stories, legends, and motifs that have been used throughout the genre. It is one... Continue Reading →
Star Wars, Hope, and Resolve
While the story of Star Wars took many people to manifest, George Lucas deserves the most credit. His vision for the movies laid the groundwork for much of what we have in the Sci-fi genre today.Star Wars' original trilogy has all my favorite aspects of stories. It has lovable characters to form a great though... Continue Reading →
Adventure with the Spirit(Part 2)
Follow the Spirit’s Leading So, if Christians are meant to take risk in obedience to God, it is important to know what He is commanding us and how He is leading us. The best way to know what God commands is through His word, the Bible. Nothing God commands us will ever go against His... Continue Reading →
Adventure with the Spirit(Part 1)
Risky Heroes The initial idea for this post came from listening to Matt Walsh point out how much respect our culture has lost for people who take risks. It used to be that risks, for the sake of exploration, adventure, and human advancement, were celebrated. Now the world’s collective response is to quickly condemn the... Continue Reading →
Workmanship Writing 