Disclaimer: Some people may find this blog’s talk about suicide as emotionally distressing. Discretion is advised. One of the grandest mistakes we can make is to turn away or avoid the truth. Yes, it’s a coping mechanism. And sometimes this…
We all experience trauma in life, whether in the form of physical scars or emotional scars. This trauma can shake the foundation of who we are. Trauma can also make us question the solid ground of what we hold dear.…
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…