Why the slow updates? Where have you been? Sick.

ByMatthew Edmund Reading Time: 2 minutes

One Word: Sick

Father DrobneyActually, being sick is more of a recent development. Just a couple of weeks ago I played the lead secondary role, Father Drobney, in a production of “Don’t Drink The Water” by Woody Allen with the local community theatre, Blue Heron Theatre. I apparently did well, as I received very positive feedback and a review.

As the zany magician priest, Semrau’s interpretation was consistent and believable.  He made a good shot at sustaining a dialect and even pulled off a straitjacket scene which could have easily gone astray.

One thing lead to another, and, now, I’m preparing for an audition at Oakland University. Which has been handicapped by getting sick. If you’ve been following me on Facebook or Twitter, I’ve come down with pneumonia. This probably has something to do with the fact I was running around 8 performances sick.

America, Humble Yourselves and Pray

While I have your attention, I’d like to bring your attention to a Facebook page I’ve been operating since the November 2012 elections: America, Humble Yourselves and Pray. This page is dedicated to reminding and encouraging Christians to pray for our leaders and country.

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. – 2 Chronicles 7:14

 

 

Whereas Jesus Is Risen and my personal Facebook, are deliberately and unabashedly biased (this is an opinion site, mind you), I try to stay away from most “partisan” topics and focus on Biblical issues on AHYP. I like to think it offers a great opportunity for people to get involved at the most important level of our country: spiritual.

The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. –  James 5:16b

So, if you haven’t, visit it and like our page, comment, share our images, and get the word out. And hopefully you’ll be hearing more from me soon as I recover!

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Matthew Edmund is a Christian writer, small-business owner, and civic participant writing on faith, culture, and public responsibility. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Journalism from Oakland University and has been active in local politics and abortion abolition. He is the owner of FYRE.IS.

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