Moses and the Hero’s Journey
- June 06, 2024
- by
- Sage Blalock
In the second part of our series on the Hero’s Journey, we are going to take a look at Moses’ story from Exodus. I’ll be using an excellent presentation on the subject created by Kate Bosh) which you can access for yourself here) to guide us through.
Departure
In Exodus 3, Moses receives his Call to Adventure from God via the Burning Bush. The Lord tells Moses that He has seen the pain and suffering of the Hebrews and that He will now send them a figure to lead them out of Egypt and into the...
Race and a House Divided
- January 15, 2024
- by
- Lori Travers
We are in a war.
“Quite observant of you”, you might say sarcastically. But I’m not talking about the warlike terrain that is sweeping across...
New Year, New Me…?
- January 01, 2024
- by
- Ashlee Johnson
Welcome to January!
With all of its hope, possibility, and pressure, the start of a new year can be overwhelming. This is a busy season...
When the Banner Remains at Half-Staff
- May 06, 2021
- by
- Lori Travers
There seems to be a phenomenon taking place lately that I’ve never noticed prior to this current season in our nation. Passing by businesses...
Unlocking the Chatterbox
- April 12, 2021
- by
- Lori Travers
There are vast differences between extrovert types and introverts (I know, Captain Obvious). For example if a lively conversation is occurring, you can observe...
The Art of Honoring
- March 24, 2021
- by
- Ned Erickson
Two weeks ago, I wrote about the hope I saw while helping old ladies and gentlemen across the street to get their shots.
Well, I...
The Danger of Heroes
- February 17, 2021
- by
- Sage Blalock
Quarantine has transformed so many things we thought we understood before: what work looks like, the inequities of our political and economic systems, and...
FootBlog Vol. 2: Silly Season
- January 26, 2021
- by
- Sage Blalock
We have entered what many football fans call “silly season.” This is the time of year when only a couple of teams in the...
The FootBlog: How My Obsession with Football Hurt My Soul
- November 25, 2020
- by
- Sage Blalock
It started in middle school. I had just moved from one class to another, joining a group of friends from kindergarten I hadn’t been...
When It’s All Said and When It’s All Done
- November 07, 2020
- by
- Lori Travers
Today is Monday, November 02, 2020, one day before what is considered to be the most important election our nation has ever experienced. Polling...