The accurate date is unknown, but scholars believe that Malachi, the last prophet of the Old Testament, wrote his book at approximately 430 B.C. Along with Haggai and Zechariah, Malachi is one of the postexilic prophets to the kingdom of Judah (Israel's southern kingdom after the country split circa 930 B.C.). At around 538 B.C., the Jews started returning from Babylon after 70 years of captivity. As God's chosen people returned from exile, it was clear that the insidious, pagan practices of Continue Reading
When We Are Compelled to Start Over {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
Timanthes of Cythnus was a prolific 4th century B.C. Greek artist. His famous painting “The Sacrifice of Iphigenia” was discovered amidst the ruins of the city of Pompeii and is now displayed in a museum at Naples. I read a story about Timanthes that made me reflect on the importance of not settling for the status quo. According to the account, Timanthes studied the art of painting under the direction of a respected tutor. After many years of study, the teacher’s efforts paid off when Continue Reading
Proven Anchors in Anxious Times {The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}
“Cast your cares on God; that anchor holds.” — Frank Moore Colby Just a look at her eyes and posture, and I knew it: She needed me. My friend suffers from anxiety and knows how that demon plagued me for many years; therefore, she has asked me to become her accountability partner. As she sat down, downcast, she started sharing her burden. “It happened all of a sudden. I was sitting there and started feeling anxious about this issue,” she said, teary-eyed. I know the Continue Reading
Remembering 9-11 – Tragedy Changes Everything {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
Sept. 11, 2001. I had just sat down at my desk after battling rush hour Atlanta traffic before getting to the office. I was sorting through my emails when I heard a commotion outside my office, but I did not bother to look up from the computer screen. It wasn't until a co-worker stopped at my door, her face pale as a ghost, that I stopped what I was doing. "Come. An airplane flew into the Twin Towers." I jumped to my feet and joined her as we rushed to the conference room, which was full of Continue Reading
AJC Column about “Overcomer” & Kendrick Brothers Video Interview
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
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
