Fairy Tales seem ingrained in us. We read them as children, and they form the structure for virtually every epic story mankind has ever told. A prince fights to rescue
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In the movie “How to Train Your Dragon,” the hero – Hiccup – is in a tough spot. If you’re born into his town, you grow up to be a
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On January 8, 1956, five missionaries were brutally murdered in a remote area of Ecuador by a primitive, isolated tribe who felt threatened by these newcomers. All five had distinguished
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When I was in high school, a band called Big Tent Revival came out with a song called, “Two Sets of Joneses.” It told the story of two couples (both
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I read a lot of bedtime stories these days, and one of our favorites is the story of the Emperor’s New Clothes. You remember that one: two sleazy tailors agree
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I swear to you that the Lord of the Rings theme this week is entirely unintentional. I saw Frank post his yesterday and sent him a message saying that I
Read moreMy Precious
In The Lord of the Rings, there’s a tragic character known as Gollum. Once a Hobbit, Gollum discovers the “One Ring” and becomes enslaved by his love for it, frequently
Read moreA Slow Burn
I’m always amused by people from outside the South who seem to think we have no appreciation for true art. And while there are many among us who have –
Read moreWhen Things Don't Go According to Plan
On April 11, 1970, Apollo 13 blasted off on a mission to the moon. As the movie pointed out, the mission was largely overlooked since the moon had already been
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Before I get into this, I have to admit something. I’ve not always been the most faithful reader of the Bible. Sure, I’m always reading articles, books, stories, illustrations, whatever,
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There’s a legend surrounding the Old Testament story of Nimrod that’s fairly interesting. The name probably sounds vaguely familiar. Nimrod was Noah’s great-grandson, and his mention in Genesis is not
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Imagine that you are a world class sprinter, ready for the 100 meter finals in the Olympics (it’s difficult for me to imagine it too, but just go with it).
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