A Set Apart Life: Brent and Kristin Morris, Part 2
Today’s post tells how Brent & Kristin Morris’s ministry, “set apart,” has developed since its conception. To read about what led them to...
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Nov 7, 20142 min read
In a Flash: Story through Photos
In high school, I was introduced to this quote by Roy H. Williams: They say a picture is worth a thousand words…. In a thousand words I...
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Nov 3, 20145 min read
The Journey to Becoming Set Apart: Brent and Kristin Morris, Part 1
Brent and Kristin Morris (founders) are the executive director and managing director of set apart, a creative arts ministry with a...
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Oct 31, 20145 min read
Carnival Reflections, a Short Story
Below are monologues from three very different people. Imagine yourself as their friend, and take a seat beside them. 1. Oh! Hello! It’s...
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Oct 27, 20144 min read
USC Volunteer Spotlight: Juris & Jean Gaigals
This is the fourth and last in a series of posts telling the story of Urban Scholastic Center through people involved with the ministry....
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Oct 24, 20143 min read
On Dogs, Villain Motivation, and Inspiration
Inspiration can come from the strangest places. Trust me on this. I started praying for a dog when I was 3 years old. But, in the words...
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Oct 20, 20144 min read
Obedience, One Step at a Time: Kent Broddle, USC Board Member
This is the third in a series of posts telling the story of Urban Scholastic Center through people involved with the ministry. Read the...
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Oct 17, 20143 min read
Six Bizarre (but True) Stories from History
In my opinion, bizarre news stories – the ones that make me stop and think, Huh? – are the best kind. Below are six such stories. But...
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Oct 13, 20144 min read
Missional Living: Tre & Khrystal Coppage, USC
This is the second in a series of posts telling the story of Urban Scholastic Center through people involved with the ministry. Read the...
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Oct 10, 20143 min read
A Tale of Nancy Drew, a Secret Room, and Unmitigated Curiosity
“Tell us your name and one random fact about yourself.” This quintessential question asked by teachers and professors at the beginning of...
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Oct 6, 20144 min read
Faithful to the Call: Chuck Allen, Founder of Urban Scholastic Center
“These kids need more than a 30-minute ‘come to Jesus’ speech.” This realization hit Chuck Allen in 2000, while he was facilitating an...
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Oct 3, 20142 min read
“Stories that Bind” – Behind the Name
I’ve always loved stories. When I was little, every night I would ask my dad to tell me stories about when he was a kid. “Daddy, tell me...
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