When God Speaks

Life is permeated with decisions. For a young person, some of these might include: Should I go to college or trade school or enlist in the military? Should I marry this person? If so, when? What do I want to do in life? Who do I want to do it with? Where do I want

Our Only Hope

I’ve been watching a lot of Star Wars recently. You see, I grew up loving the old movies and the prequels. I remember going to the movie theatres to see Revenge of the Sith; it was the first movie I watched with a PG-13 rating. There are so many intense themes that reverberate through the

Epilogue

The hero has sacrificed himself to save the lives of many. Now, it is time to say goodbye to a beloved son and a trusted friend. The funeral music plays, the casket is opened…  And it’s empty.  Whether the “hero” is Captain America, Harry Potter, Sherlock Holmes, Aslan, or Jon Snow; our modern-day TV culture

The Final Chapter

“Man of sorrows, Lamb of GodBy His own betrayedThe sin of man and wrath of GodHas been on Jesus laid Silent as He stood accusedBeaten, mocked, and scornedBowing to the Father’s willHe took a crown of thorns Oh, that rugged cross, my salvationWhere Your love poured out over meNow my soul cries out, “Hallelujah”“Praise and

What is Truth?

Wrongly convicted, the defendant waits for his sentence to be passed. Death by electrocution. For a crime he did not commit. The end of the road is near, and the last chance of being freed has passed. His appeal had been rejected. The evidence against him was stacked too high, the prosecutor’s case too thick.

On Trial

The bailiff procures the vote from the jury.  The courtroom holds their breath.  The prosecutor looks hopeful, while the defendant holds his face between his hands.  “The jury finds the defendant… guilty.”  And with a bang of the gavel, the defendant is taken away. An innocent victim was framed for a crime he did not

Singing in the Rain

I like musicals.  My husband doesn’t quite understand why I know every word to Hamilton or light up like a Christmas tree when I sit down and watch Singing in the Rain or White Christmas. I will say, Cats is kind of weird looking back on it as an adult, Phantom of the Opera is kind of creepy and Pirates of Penzance is

Worth Your Salt

There’s nothing better than a hot cup of coffee in the morning. The smell, the smooth taste, and the feeling that your brain is slowly waking up all contribute towards the start of a good day. Without coffee… a day can be miserable. It’s harder to think, and for a caffeine-holic like me, headaches can

A Box of Chocolates

Love is in the air. Flowers and chocolates are being sold in every store and dinner reservations can be hard to come by. It’s almost Valentine’s Day – love it or hate it. Half a product of marketing (maybe more than half), and the other part a day where people express their feelings for each

Searching For a Waterfall

How often has a “shortcut” worked out for you? Sometimes, it’s better to take the long way around on the road and in life.