Pastor Jim Jones was 21 years old when he started his career in 1952 as a Methodist preacher. Jones also participated in a local Pentecostal Church. In 1954, Jones founded a small church named Community Unity. On February 5, 1956,…
This is a final farewell to the Millennial Spark Blog Series on Max Mayfield… If you’re new to the series, please read part one: Marked By Trauma The show Stranger Things addresses many social issues. Among them was addressing the…
This article is a reaction to a significant spiritual revival that’s currently taking place in Paintsville, Kentucky. It’s a movement that began in Hager Hill Freewill Baptist Church and has grown far beyond the walls of their small-town church. If…
Our Choice Between A Miracle and A Massacre – Part Three Disclaimer: The Stranger Things show (and specifically this blog series) has a particular reputation for strong graphic content and emotionally intense scenes. Discretion is advised. Note for context: The…
When Resentment Becomes A Massacre – Part Two Disclaimer: The Stranger Things show (and specifically this blog series) has a particular reputation for strong graphic content and emotionally intense scenes. Discretion is advised. Among the most difficult of our God-given…
I can close my eyes and have a vivid picture of how things used to be. It was a world I deemed worth living. No money. No recognition. Only a heart that meant what it said. And strangely enough, that’s…
El’s Fight for Freedom – Part One Disclaimer: The Stranger Things show (and specifically this blog series) has a particular reputation for strong graphic content and emotionally intense scenes. Discretion is advised. The entire theme of this blog series is…
Let me tell you a story… I found myself sitting at the doctor’s table. It’s a new doctor, so I’m not yet acquainted. The doctor walks in. We shake hands. Then, asks a blunt question: “What medication are you taking…
It’s not a sin to speak from the heart. Max Mayfield’s symbolic story revolves around one idea: externalizing mental illness. We all have scars in some shape or form — whether they be visible or invisible. We are talking about invisible…
We all desire peace; we all desire tranquility. It’s part of our God-given design. That’s not to say we never experience sorrow or regret. Far from it. Rather, God is able to provide us with much needed strength. In such…