Last week Monday Stan Lee passed away at the age of 95. Lee was the editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics, and the main mastermind behind the creation of many of the famed superheroes such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Thor, the X-Men, and more. People all over the world, young and old alike, have become avid fans of these characters. These heroes are loved for their super powers, courage, sacrifice, and because they always seem to save the day and the world from utter destruction and

Searching for and finding hidden treasure is something that has always fascinated people. There are all sorts of stories which date back hundreds and even thousands of years about vast fortunes being either lost or intentionally buried somewhere. Such treasures are out there just waiting for someone to find them. In pirate legends, there is always a map guiding the seeker to the treasure. At the final destination an “X” marks the spot where the awaiting goods lie. All one has

Some things in life make us long for them to be over. This is especially true when it comes to the hard, the painful, the sad, and the suffering. Nobody enjoys experiencing such hardships, especially for prolonged periods of time. However, no one is exempt from the trials of life, which when endured and overcome can bring positive results (James 1:2-4). We are subject to such things because we are human and because of the fallen world in which we live. Despite the growth that

As was mentioned in the onset of this writing, many within the church are in disagreement about church growth. Perhaps the reason for this is because they have not been shown the importance of growing the church. Again, it is not about filling the pews for the purpose of numbers or a larger contribution, but is about bringing souls to God. There is not a congregation on earth that does not or should not need to grow. The four categories covered in this paper are not the only