Prodigal Noise
This is about a high school student who was known among the smartest in his class. With the aid of an exceptional scholarship, he went to college seminary for the dream of being the senior pastor of a large church.…
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Cliffhanger
I waited for you today,but you didn’t show.I needed you today,so where did you go? Cliff·hang·er: An ending to an episode that leaves the audience in suspense. There are times we feel alone or — in some cases — abandoned.…
The Marks of A Ring
In sincerity, each of you reading this article is greatly appreciated and valued. The intent of this article is one of a deepening relationship between you and me; a deepening relationship between reader and writer. As a typical writer, it’s…
The Unbreakable
I remember a time when I lay listening to my cd player one late evening. It was late that evening in the fall of 2008 when I had the typical high-school pressures. To understand the context, my faith at that…
A Curse, with A Blessing
… while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared. The owner’s servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn’t you…
Collaboration Over Competition
I hope to use this article for clarification of a past article. If you’re a regular fan of our ministry here at the Millennial Spark, you know that we previously mentioned the importance of ‘spiritual leadership.’ In such a case,…
Pain & Content
Hope is an idea that we all can relate to. Ethnicity. Race. Gender. Age. Politics. Social class. Rich or poor. Wise or foolish. And yes, even religious affiliation. Sometimes it takes pain to make us find hope. After all, how…
Purpose & Passion
“The call of God is not just for a select few but for everyone. Whether I hear God’s call or not depends on the condition of my ears, and exactly what I hear depends upon my spiritual attitude.” ~ Quote…
The Altar & the Door
Somewhere between the hot and the cold,Somewhere between the new and the old.Somewhere between who I am and who I used to be,Somewhere in the middle, you’ll find me. In past blogs, we’ve talked about moments when we feel out…
The Endgame
Let me ask you a question: Why do I waste so much time on these articles? It’s a question that I as a writer need to know. It’s important to know your “Why?” Let me state the obvious. The whole…