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The Instavangelist Era and the Light Behind the Screen
I grew up in the era of the televangelist. Rex Humbard and Oral Roberts were the pioneers. Today we live in the era of Instavangelists. They are the preachers and evangelists on Instagram. Our screens have shrunk, but we are still watching, listening, and are drawn to...
An INNER VIEW with Suzan (Sujay) Johnson Cook
Suzan Johnson Cook was the 3rd U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom for President Obama’s administration and the first female African American and faith leader in this role. As principal advisor to both President Obama and Secretaries, Hillary...
Essentials: Moving Forward in these Times of Great Unknowns
First, we are all grateful and are cheering on the many health care workers and government authorities, social agencies, police and fire personnel who stepped up and have been on the front lines since the onset of the pandemic. Bravo! Often though, we have forgotten...
The Creative Explorer
In 1843, John C. Fremont, an explorer (and the namesake for the junior high school I attended), set off to explore the unknown once again. He had just returned from an expedition to Wyoming but was driven to see what was then called Oregon Country. He ended up...
Never in Nomad Land with Jesus
The film, Nomadland, won the 2020 Academy Award for best picture and is based on the non-fiction book Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century by Jessica Bruder. The film starred Frances McDormand (also a producer) and is directed by Chloe Zhao. It is...
Is it Time to Lay Low?
The world is angry and in turmoil. The recent pandemic forced people into isolation, causing global disruption, pain and suffering, and it will be a while before we fully recover. Is this part of God’s plan? Was the pandemic a time to lay low, listen, grow and wait?...
“Authority” Who Has the Last Word?
Who gave you the "authority?" We start asking it at birth, asking it as children, and continuing to ask as adults. It was the question the Jewish religious leaders asked Jesus in Mark 11:28-30. But it is the response that Jesus gives that forever answers the question....
An INNER VIEW with Danna Demetre
Danna Demetre is an author of seven books and is a speaker best known for the way she inspires people to change their habits from the inside out and live more healthy lives. She offers practical insights and tools to help women reach their lifestyle goals through her...
The Heart Behind Hope 4 Today: Stay Connected to God in a Distracted Culture
In 2005, my husband and I traveled to London to film a documentary. As we set up our cameras, terrorist bombs exploded in a tube station and on the street just a block or two from where we were filming. Thankfully we were safe, but subsequently, we had to delay the...