Just got home from the privilege of hearing a sermon from the super-charged reverend and fellow Hairspray cast member Ricardo Chatmon over at Christ Church in Bloomington.
The church rocks with spirit. Their song leaders had the walls of the cozy building shaking (unless it was just my eardrums) with love.
Children paraded to the front to recite the books of the Bible musically.
It was like a 90 minute God concert! Dancing, shouting, clapping, all the elements that a tired soul might need to refresh for the coming week.
Ricardo poured himself as much into this role as he did into the play. The title of his sermon was "Will Power," and he reflected on the story of Daniel and his friends, persecuted for their faith and tossed into raging fire and lion's den. They were protected, unharmed. Likewise he shared one of my favorite stories of Job, the man who had everything, lost it, and survived the test through his will.
Next week might bring its challenges, but would they be any greater than the congregant facing a conviction? Mine are small. I'm ready and blessed to launch into the new week, thanks in no small part to my brother Ricardo.
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