Faith List of West Side Story Memory and Dance Reflections
A pastor recalls performing in a 1969 Walttrip High production of West Side Story with Patrick Swayze as Tony and serving as Jet dancer director. He notes the Soda Shop scene, later Nae Nae dancing on a Galveston trip, and plans a wedding reception dance. He mentions inviting Hector Rivera-Velez to preach and singing The Lord of the Dance at a family celebration. He urges others to see the show this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Tooth
Waltlrip
Jets
Anita
Tony
Maria
Patrick Swayze
Buddy
Baytown Little Theater
Galveston
J.J. Watt
Austin
Hector Rivera- Velez
Jesus
Yogi Berra
Don’s Daily Parable Let me see
Christians seek to see if others are real by looking beyond a facade. The writer compares removing car trim to peering inside a person to judge character. He notes people test Christians by behavior and reactions to provocation, urging sincere living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
God
Divine Flow and Niagara Falls Inspiring Message
Barbara and I celebrate a wedding anniversary with Niagara Falls in view and a sermon about living from the divine flow of love. The message urges devotion to God, love for others, even enemies, and following the Spirit’s guiding river of compassion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara
Tommy
Hawaii
Niagara Falls
Canada
Marilyn Monroe
Niagara
Movie Channel
Embassy Suites
God
Jesus
Reimagining faith beyond church authority
A critique of institutional church dominance argues that submission to human leadership blocks genuine spiritual growth. The piece urges Stolander Road Fellowship to redefine spirituality, shedding rituals and excommunication in favor of living like Jesus with reverence and everyday acts of love. Visit www sjolanderroadfellowship.com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Church
Jesus
Sjolanderroadfellowship.com
Smoldering allegory from Pastor Biddy on letting go
The note compares a large oak trunk that eventually ashes after slow burning to a metaphor for clinging to jealousy and resentment. It cites Proverbs 14 30 and signs off with Danny R Biddy pastor of the Church on Old River since 1977.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny R. Biddy
Old River
Oldriverbaptist.com
All Lives Matter and Biblical Truths
A speaker argues that all lives matter and ties the statement to biblical teachings. He cites Genesis creation, sacred life, John 3 16, Acts 10 34 35, James 2 1 9, Romans 13 8 10, and 2 Peter 3 9 to support universal value. The essay asserts no apology for the stance and promotes a faith based message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen McCartney
Smith College
Martin O'Malley
Black Lives Matter
George Zimmerman
Pruett
Sobit
Florida
Church of Christ
Peter
Lord Jesus Christ
Biblework.com
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Jim
Gill
Don
Cunningham
Cedar Bayou
Baptist Church
Huesh
Tommy Meekins
Stolander Road
Rick
All
Jesse Flowers
Baytown, Texas
Batesbrinkleyrealty.com
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