Author: Erick Neuman
Pro-Choice Republican Marjorie Dannenfelser’s father was in the Army and got his degree in medicine. After years of moving, the family wanted to plant some roots and decided to settle down in Greenville, NC where her father opened a private practice as a dermatologist. Marjorie’s mother went back to college and finished her master’s degree in library science. As Episcopalians, her family loved church liturgy and hymns. They were conservative Republicans in their economic and foreign policy views but thought abortion was a necessary evil and so did Marjorie. At the dinner table, they didn’t shy away from discussing the big…
During this way too long pandemic, thinking about your “dream job” may seem like a waste of time. “Forget about a dream job,” you might think, “I just need a paycheck!” Whether you are job hunting or in work that you desperately want to escape, you may be tempted to take any job to get out of your current situation. While it’s true that at times it makes sense to take a less-than-ideal job to bring in some money, you don’t want to get stuck in a dead-end, poor fitting, soul-deadening job. The key to finding work you love to…
Like so many other artists and authors, Grammy Award winning praise and worship artist Laura Story found herself with a lot of time on her hands last year as the coronavirus pandemic came to fruition. With concert dates and recording sessions at a standstill, Story asked God what she should do with this unexpected surplus of time. The answer came slowly but soon became crystal clear to her; write a book that demonstrates love, hope, and Jesus. The end result is her third book, So Long, Normal. In its 240 pages, Story invites people to say goodbye to normal and…
Most Americans assume the United States is the world’s unrivaled nuclear superpower. The truth is, America’s nuclear stockpile has shrunk significantly. Meanwhile, China is building nuclear weapons at a rapid pace, and arms experts believe the world’s security is now at serious risk due to the communist regime’s expansionist schemes. Since the end of the Cold War, the United States has dramatically reduced the number of nuclear weapons it has deployed or in storage. That arsenal today is roughly 85 percent smaller than at the height of the nuclear arms race with the Soviet Union, and the number of operational…
With Show Me the Father entering its second week of release this weekend, it is notable to mention the praise it has received thus far. The highly anticipated seventh film from brothers Alex and Stephen Kendrick received an A+ CinemaScore rating from movie goers exiting theaters last weekend. It marked just the second time in 2021 that a documentary received such a high grade. In addition, it becomes the fourth Kendrick Brothers movie to receive an A+ rating, joining previous releases Courageous, War Room, and Overcomer. The Kendricks’ first documentary focuses on several amazing true stories of what it means to be…
I love food—all kinds of food, and I especially enjoy an array of colors on my plate. I was born and raised in Mexico, and I’m not alone in believing that Mexico has some of the world’s best cuisine. So, yes, food is important to me. In the past, I never paid much attention to what food really did to my health. Instead, I just enjoyed the amazing satisfaction of trying new flavors and eating whatever I wanted—things like chocolate. I joke sometimes claiming myself to be a chocoholic. I love chocolate! I even have a T-shirt that says, “I am…
Why A Children’s Book? The author of several books on identity and purpose, Tim takes a clear detour in writing a storybook for kids, but with clear intention. As the youngest of the five Tebow siblings, he was born and spent his first three years in the Philippines, where his parents served as Baptist missionaries. Tim vividly remembers their reading to him as a boy, how much he enjoyed it, and the difference it made in his growth and development. Believing that every person is unique, special, and wonderful, no matter his challenges, Tim wanted to pen a book for children that emphasizes…
Chesapeake, VA Kyle says, “I knew that she was going to be great. She’s very strong. She’s conquered a lot of things. She did great. So, very proud of her.” Emily is a stay at home mom and homeschools all four kids. Managing the household on a sailor’s salary isn’t easy. In fact, the couple was often forced to buy food and other necessities on credit cards and personal loans. The monthly payments became too much to handle. Emily says, “There’s a lot of worry. A lot of how we’re going to get through. We’re living paycheck to paycheck and sometimes…
The melodies and lyrics of Highlands Worship’s latest album “Prayers to the King” were produced with the intention of creating a calming yet inspiring time of worship. Imagine pausing during a chaotic day or drifting off to sleep as (one of my favorite tunes from the album) “You’re Coming (Pray)” lulls the din and helps you refocus on the importance of believing in the promises of God. An arm of Church of the Highlands based in Alabama, Highlands Worship is “a collective team of pastors, musicians, worship leaders, and songwriters who serve every week” at campuses around the state. The…
Gateway Church has officially named its new senior pastor who will replace Robert Morris. The announcement comes just one year shy of Morris’ exit in disgrace from the megachurch after admitting to “inappropriate sexual behavior with a young lady” after 55-year-old Cindy Clemishire claimed he molested her decades ago when she was 12 years old. In March, the former senior pastor of the Southlake, Texas turned himself in to authorities at the Osage County Courthouse in Oklahoma. He was indicted on five counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child. After his tumultuous resignation, the Southlake campus saw a…