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Sometimes in a desert, a combination of hot and cold air and the pathway of the light from the sun forms a mirage. Our eyes and brain think they see water ahead, but there…
A good modern example of a character transformed by love is Tony Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. When…
Think of unity as like being in a marching band. Each person has an instrument to play and steps…
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In recent years there has been a lot of talk about fake news, media bias, and how social media drives information, for better or worse….
The bubble gum scene from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (directed by Mel Stuart [Paramount Pictures, 1971]) provides a great analogy for Philippians 3:12–21 where…
Unchecked envy will inevitably blind us to the good gifts God has already given us. It will undermine our ability to fulfill the role…
We must admit that we need Christ in every way at all times. He is our sure anchor in life’s stormy world. If we…
John Wesley’s conversion came as a result of a great storm at sea. Though his conversion came two and a half years after the…
Lamar Williamson illustrates Mark 4:35–41: “The corporate dimension of this text’s (Mark 4:35–41) significance is embodied in an early Christian symbol adopted by the…
What are some minor characters with important roles? We might think of Tiny Tim from Charles Dickens’s classic, A Christmas Carol. He appears a few times…
“There are no small roles, only small actors.” This famous line was spoken by Konstantin Stanislavski, the “father of modern acting,” who “required actors…
