Who is your favorite character in the Star Wars movies? I typically don’t choose the villain as my favorite movie character, but for some reason, I have always liked Darth Vader the most in the Star Wars saga. Perhaps it was his strength or the voice-over by James Earl Jones. Regardless, I often chose him […]
Friction at the Intersection
Road rage is a real thing! Let’s be honest; you’ve been at a four-way stop or have navigated the pace of oncoming cars on the ramp of an interstate. It is easy to let our frustration show through the honking of a horn, the riding of a bumper, or the stare that we offer as […]
A Great Mystery
Man, I really love reading a good mystery! I get so involved with the plot, trying to figure out the end and enjoying every word along the way. Every year or so, I need to teach or re-teach a lesson to kids about a GREAT mystery that is in the Bible. I actually enjoy this […]
Christmas Presence
This week, millions of families will gather together in celebration of a holiday. They will exchange gifts. They will go to parties. And someone, inevitably, will bring a fruitcake. Someone else will give fruitcakes as presents to all their friends. The loved ones who receive these fruitcakes will give them away to someone else because […]
Living in Organized Chaos
My closet is a complete wreck right now. The floor is covered with boxes, brightly colored bags, scraps of paper, rolls of tape, and an abundance of loose gift tags. Anyone looking on at my process for hiding and wrapping gifts would be amazed to see not only the final product on Christmas morning, but […]
Another New Hope
This Friday, December 20th, is an extremely important day. It’s a day that I, along with millions of other people around the world, have been anticipating for a very long time. It may be one of the most important days in the history of the world… Okay, maybe I am exaggerating a little bit, but […]
He Left Us!
Jurassic Park easily makes my Top 10 list of favorite movies. This scene, in particular, has one of those great “hero lines” as Dr. Grant tries to calm down Lex. In case you haven’t seen this great film, here is why she is so upset: Just a few minutes earlier, Lex and her brother, Tim, […]
An Image-Bearer Reflection
One of my favorite pieces of art is Van Gogh’s Starry Night. The paint strokes convey a feeling of movement, and the colors are vibrant. The bright stars call your attention upward toward the sky, and the placement of the tall cypress tree helps direct your gaze up the painting. It is the most recognized […]
Sharing Millions
According to Business Insider, Ryan’s Toy Reviews grossed $22 million in 2018. This is amazing! Back in March of 2015, Ryan’s parents began documenting his toy reviews, and today, he has over 22.3 million subscribers to his YouTube channel! How in the world does someone reach this level of economic success simply by making home […]
Determined to Finish the Race
For me, one of the most memorable Olympic moments was in the Summer Games of 1992 in Barcelona. Derek Redmond was a British sprinter who had barely missed the qualification four years prior. He was thrilled to run in this year’s (1992) Olympic Games, but he pulled a hamstring in the middle of a 400m […]