by Mark | Apr 20, 2012 | Music & Movies
My son, Michael graduates from high school this year. The graduation festivities begin to fall like dominoes beginning tonight. As I’ve thought about graduation, these movies have come to mind.Mr. Holland’s Opus[Amazon]There are graduation scenes at the...
by Mark | Apr 19, 2012 | Music & Movies
I like Winnie the Pooh. I enjoyed getting to know Pooh, Tigger, Christopher, and the rest of the gang through the eyes of my children. A. A. Milne’s wisdom rings through the simple words of a honey-starved bear. Pastor and author Scotty Smith [Twitter |...
by Mark | Apr 7, 2012 | Music & Movies
1. “Could He Be the Messiah” by Michael W. Smith From “The Live Set” The textures of this early Smith song reflected my questions before my conversion. This live version became an anthem for my young faith. Chris Rodriguez’s solo soars. I challenge you to not turn up...
by Mark | Apr 5, 2012 | Misc
Jack’s Blackberry erupted from the passenger seat of his Honda Accord. He shifted from third to fourth as he merged with traffic on I-40, then grabbed the phone. When he saw the name on the screen, he punched the gas to the floor and growled along with his engine....
by Mark | Jun 4, 2009 | Misc
Before Jesus took his ministry public, he spent 40 days without food and drink. This elongated fast was a time of spiritual preparation for his three years of ministry, healing, teaching, and ultimately his sacrificial death on the cross. Since Old Testament times,...
