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Mirrors

  Every person has an image of themselves. We all see ourselves in a certain way.  Our self image is like a self-portrait.  It has been formulated by several factors such as how we see ourselves, how others see us, and how...

The Joy of Confession

Any Catholics out there?  Do you remember your “First Confession”?  Kinda’ strange, right?  I remember walking into the room, staring at my shuffling feet, while trying to recall all the bad stuff I’d done...

If Only…

      There was a time when after our first child that my wife and I had numerous miscarriages. We didn’t understand why this was happening. I was hurt. I was angry. I was sad for my wife. I was confused....

The Gospel Mirage

Working on the university campus, I get to talk with our futures best and brightest who study knowledge, seek truth, and ponder a myriad of ideas.  But, sadly, this is what I find: college students, both Christian and non, do...

The Struggle Between our Head and Our Heart

Writers must be expert raconteurs and amateur everything else. I found this particularly true last year: I wrote a novel to fulfill the requirements of my MFA. The story is about Harvey, a middle-aged, terminally ill man who...

The Journey of Joseph :: The Pit Test

The Journey of Joseph – THE PIT TEST Part 1   I have often said that Hollywood doesn’t need to look far when trying to think of the next creative script or storyline for a movie.   Written for our edification and...

Cheerleader!

Growing up I wanted to be a cheerleader. What girl doesn’t?   I saw a cheerleader as someone who made the crowd smile, gave them optimism for a team win, encouraged the players when they were losing hope and supported them...

Things I’ve Learned Caught Along the Way

  By Jerrell Jobe   In my personal library, I have over a hundred and fifty books on prayer. These books range from how to pray like the Desert Fathers of the Third Century who fled from the cities to the desert in...

Leadership Axioms…Part 2

By Abram Gomez   As mentioned in my previous article, every season we experience is an opportunity for us to learn and glean.  I know I have learned many lessons along my journey that I have used as wisdom in many areas of...

Leadership Axioms

Happy New Year! You made it. Take a deep breath, give thanks to God, and get ready for what God has in store for you in this brand new year! As I began to plan and prepare for the new year, I took some time...