Who would have thought that writing about the times I was aversely separated from my oldest son—and about the inescapable nonstop grief I have felt since I lost him—would turn into a labor of love? I never thought the day would come when this therapeutic exercise would become my approved for production memoir.
In Michael Holmes’ book, I Shall Raise Thee Up: Ancient Principles For Lasting Greatness, it is evident that God has anointed Michael to communicate biblical principles and life-changing lessons. Moreover, it is obvious that God also has anointed Michael to deal with human nature, because it is natural for people to wonder what greatness really is and how they could achieve that greatness, and this is exactly what Michael addresses in his book.
After viewing the movie “Coach Carter” on DVD, an excellent Samuel L. Jackson flick, by the way, I was moved by the Holy Spirit to address this movie’s subtle presentation of New Age Philosophy. In particular, a speech given by the character Cruz does much to promote the New Age language of self-help, self-reliance, self-satisfaction, and so forth.
