An orphaned teenager struggles to find her place in the world, making bad choices while seeking to fill the void generated by the instability of her circumstances. A grandmother finds herself raising a hurting grandchild. A successful high school coach’s confidence is shaken when his job is at stake. A dying man finds peace after a lifetime of wasted opportunities. "Overcomer" — the latest motion picture by the Kendrick brothers — promises to hit a chord with anyone entering the theater with Continue Reading
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Interview with Priscilla Shirer – Overcomer Movie
On August 15th, I had the honor to once again stand as a media representative in the Red Carpet premiere of the new Kendrick Brother's movie Overcomer. It always humbles me to be able to speak to some of these incredible people who are impacting the movie industry in unprecedented ways. While I stood there for a couple of hours, I met and interviewed the movie's main characters, including Shari Rigby (Not Today, October Baby, Extraordinary), Cameron Arnett (Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns, Continue Reading
Jeffrey Epstein — Another Wealthy Man Dies Poor {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
Manhattan’s Metropolitan Correctional Center, Saturday, Aug. 10. At approximately 6:30 a.m., Jeffrey Epstein, the billionaire financier, and a convicted sex offender is found dead in his jail cell. According to NBC News, Epstein hanged himself at some point overnight and was taken to a local hospital for treatment and subsequently pronounced dead. News of the high-profile financier’s death filled the front-page of media outlets from all over the world, while details of his sordid life Continue Reading
The Issue of Repeated Offense {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
“Then Peter came and said to Him, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and forgive him? Up to seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.” Matthew 18:21-22 “I’m sorry for being mean today,” Little One says. Sissy replies: “It’s ok. I was mean too. And I’m sorry.” They laughed, hugged and turned to their music: “You make everything glooorious, I am Yoooours!” They sang and danced together. Sitting at my desk and Continue Reading
Learn from the Eagle: the Challenger of the Storms {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
“But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run much and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.” These words in the book of the Prophet Isaiah have been especially significant to me for many years. I came across them for the first time shortly after becoming a Christian 25 years ago, and they caught my attention, because of the eagle metaphor. Eagles have been my favorite animal from an early age. Childhood friends Continue Reading
Deliver us from Gossiping! {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
Alan Redpath was a well-known 20th Century British evangelist, preacher, and author. He led a church in Richmond, London until 1953, when he moved to the United States and became the pastor of the historic Moody Memorial Church in Chicago for nine years. He returned to the United Kingdom in 1962, where he continued his ministry until his death in 1984. I came across a story told by Redpath in the book "A Passion for Preaching," which offered what I believe to be a practical test against Continue Reading
