Maxine’s Blessing
This is a final farewell to the Millennial Spark Blog Series on Max Mayfield… If you’re new to the series, please read part one: Marked By Trauma The show Stranger Things addresses many social issues. Among them was addressing the…
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The Power Of A Spark
This article is a reaction to a significant spiritual revival that’s currently taking place in Paintsville, Kentucky. It’s a movement that began in Hager Hill Freewill Baptist Church and has grown far beyond the walls of their small-town church. If…
When Pain Demands Worship
Our Choice Between A Miracle and A Massacre – Part Three Disclaimer: The Stranger Things show (and specifically this blog series) has a particular reputation for strong graphic content and emotionally intense scenes. Discretion is advised. Note for context: The…
The Friendly Stranger’s Secret
When Resentment Becomes A Massacre – Part Two Disclaimer: The Stranger Things show (and specifically this blog series) has a particular reputation for strong graphic content and emotionally intense scenes. Discretion is advised. Among the most difficult of our God-given…
The World We Forgot
I can close my eyes and have a vivid picture of how things used to be. It was a world I deemed worth living. No money. No recognition. Only a heart that meant what it said. And strangely enough, that’s…
The Stranger in the Rainbow Room
El’s Fight for Freedom – Part One Disclaimer: The Stranger Things show (and specifically this blog series) has a particular reputation for strong graphic content and emotionally intense scenes. Discretion is advised. The entire theme of this blog series is…
The Heartfelt Proof
Let me tell you a story… I found myself sitting at the doctor’s table. It’s a new doctor, so I’m not yet acquainted. The doctor walks in. We shake hands. Then, asks a blunt question: “What medication are you taking…
Maxine’s Last Confession
It’s not a sin to speak from the heart. Max Mayfield’s symbolic story revolves around one idea: externalizing mental illness. We all have scars in some shape or form — whether they be visible or invisible. We are talking about invisible…
Death By Entanglement
We all desire peace; we all desire tranquility. It’s part of our God-given design. That’s not to say we never experience sorrow or regret. Far from it. Rather, God is able to provide us with much needed strength. In such…
Written In Blood
We all desire acceptance; we all want to be understood. It’s innate. And I say that not only about dark times. It could be any sense of understanding. It allows for a community of family and friends. In this day…