# New Toys, Springfield, Parties and More! It Was A Good Week.
By [Darren](http://darrencalhoun.com/author/darrencalhoun/ “Darren”)
Monday, March 8th, 2010
This has been a busy week for me — busier than usual in fact!
I was booked by the United Congress of Religious and Community Organizations t
# …and a New Chapter Begins
By [Darren](http://darrencalhoun.com/author/darrencalhoun/ “Darren”)
Thursday, November 19th, 2009
### Some stories have to be told and retold when the goal is authentic understanding. We must have understanding to make action effective.
In many ways I feel like I’ve
# Challenging Times
By [Darren](http://darrencalhoun.com/author/darrencalhoun/ “Darren”)
Sunday, November 15th, 2009
I’m in a challenging time right now. I’m requesting prayers for wisdom, peace, and a pure heart as I pursue the goals that God has for me. There is so much that I need to share and
# The Healing Journey
By [Darren](http://darrencalhoun.com/author/darrencalhoun/ “Darren”)
Friday, October 2nd, 2009
> So long status quo
> I think I just let go
> You make me want to be brave
> The way it always was
> Is no longer good enough
> You make me want to be brave
> –Nichole
**Lexi interviews Tonex about his Gospel music career and sexuality.**
A few days ago I got a phone call from a friend insisting that I dropped whatever I was doing to jump on [YouTube to see this interview](http://www.youtube.com/user/lexitelevision). As a little background to this story, I’ve be
# The Weight I Carry
By [Darren](http://darrencalhoun.com/author/darrencalhoun/ “Darren”)
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
I loved this video from Igniter Media from both a design perspective and a personal one.
So often I look ‘fine’ on the surface, but just minutes into a thoughtful reflection on
# Submitting to God: This is my Act of Worship
By [Darren](http://darrencalhoun.com/author/darrencalhoun/ “Darren”)
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
Last weekend was a beautiful practical experience in submission. I had a chance to write a little about it in the comments section of my churches summer de
Zephaniah 3:15 says “The Lord has taken away your punishment, he has turned back your enemy…” and verse 17 goes on to remind us that God is with us, delighting us, loving us, and even singing about US. Tonight I had a long conversation with a friend who was feeling the guilt of sin and failure. In a
# Restless with Wonder
By [Darren](http://darrencalhoun.com/author/darrencalhoun/ “Darren”)
Sunday, June 14th, 2009
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Photo © 2009 S. Bailey
*Wow!* This week at the Willow Creek Arts Conference, Nancy Beach encouraged us to emb