by Jerry McCorkle In Les Misérables, Victor Hugo paints a haunting picture of a little girl named Cosette—abandoned, abused, and treated as a burden by those meant to care for her. She lives in fear, silence, and suffering—until Jean Valjean…
by Jerry McCorkle A name is far more than a label; it is a symbol of identity, dignity, and worth. From the moment we are born, our name becomes one of the first affirmations of our existence. It ties us…
by Jerry McCorkle In Les Misérables, Victor Hugo paints one of the most moving scenes in all of literature—a moment where grace shatters the chains of judgment and kindness breaks through years of rejection. The Bishop of Digne, with quiet…
by Jerry McCorkle One of my all-time favorite Broadway plays is Les Misérables. It’s not just a musical—it’s a soul-stirring epic of love, forgiveness, and redemption, and the heart of the story beats through the life of one man: Jean…
by Jerry McCorkle I recently marked the one-year anniversary of my mother, Peggy McCorkle’s, passing. It was truly a privilege to call her my mother. Thanks to modern technology, I was able to capture our final conversation in the ICU…
by Jerry McCorkle Picture it: a foggy night in London. Rain softly patters against the cobblestone streets, dimly lit by flickering gas lanterns. In a grand home in the upscale part of the city lives Dr. Henry Jekyll—a man of…
by Jerry McCorkle Remember the NFL Draft, 2025? For top football prospects, especially those expected to go in the first round, the NFL Draft is the culmination of years of sacrifice, sweat, and dreams. Families gather, cameras roll, and hearts…
Jim Thomas For more than 20 years, Jim Thomas lived life on the road, performing across the country with the band Say So. But in 2001, Jim realized that he was spending less of his free time in music and…
By Genie McCorkle There’s a story you probably haven’t heard about how one woman’s choice influenced thousands for Christ, both in the U.S. and abroad in missions. It all started shortly after the turn of the century. A Family Tragedy…
By Jerry McCorkle There’s an old saying: “Patience is a virtue; possess it if you can. Seldom found in women and never found in man.” It’s a little tongue-in-cheek, but let’s be real — patience is hard for all of…