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  • The Preacher

    Your words, oh God, weigh heavily upon my shoulders as I learn from you and get to know you more deeply than I ever thought possible. When I speak to the audience that you have given me, whomever that may be, the words you have called me to say also weigh heavily upon me. You,…

  • Rebellion: Chapter 2

    The Return Zeph’s older brother, Michael Denton Payton, had always been a major influence on his life. In fact, the reason that Zeph had been so affluent about the hypocrisy within the Church was because his older brother was sure to tell of his own experience. Michael turned away from Christianity in December of 2007.…

  • Rebellion: Chapter 1

    Something Real “Zeph! Wake up! We are going to be late!” Zephaniah Isaac Payton strained to open his eyes and looked toward his half-open bedroom door just in time to see his mother, Kassy Payton, turn and walk away. He had not been to church with his parents since the summer of 2010. In fact,…

  • Christmas

    I woke up to the stench of manure and the sound of goats only to remember I was currently in a place that I never wanted to be. The woman I was soon to marry was forced to give birth in a barn and the only place for her baby to sleep was in a…

  • Approaching God

    [listen on http://www.christoa.com] As much as we want to, it seems to be very difficult, even on the campus of a reputable Christian university, to find the time to take and approach God on an intimate level. Still, it remains the most important aspect of our relationship with God. It should be no surprise to…

  • Rebellion Initiated

    After much anticipation, Rebellion is finally available for the general public! Follow the fictional story of Zephaniah Isaac Payton as he struggles through what it could actually mean to live for Christ within a society who denies Christ. Walk in the story as interesting questions about what being a Christian actually means are brought to…

  • One of those Days

    One of those days I simply want to quit Seems like there’s no way I can’t seem to get with it God, I’m trying and trying and trying to serve Still it seems, for the moment at least A punching bag is all I am on this earth A punching bag that is covered in…

  • 47 More Days

    In 47 more days Rebellion will will be released, and you have the opportunity to purchase the book at the cost of production! “What happens when one high school student’s search for something real results in the realization of a truth that leads him to give up what he thought were the most important things…

  • Bruised

    “Where did you get this?”   One man stood in a dark room facing another who was sitting and bound with rope. He held up a sheet of paper, “Tell me. Where did you get this, and why are you keeping it?”   The man sitting in the wooden chair looked toward the piece of…

  • The Challenge

    We all live to represent something: whether that be ourselves, a group, family, or friends. Most of the things we try and represent are finite, or temporary, and we have the amazing opportunity to rise above that. We have an invitation from the God of the universe to represent His kingdom! I believe that 2,000…