Joel Mayward is a pastor, writer, youth worker, and film critic. He is the author of three books, including Jesus Goes to the Movies: The Youth Ministry Film Guide. You can read his movie reviews and film musings at cinemayward.com. Find more writings from Joel at his personal blog, joelmayward.com.

Lose, Gain, Repeat: ‘Something, Anything’ and the Pilgrimage Toward Freedom

Having gone through the wilderness, we are forever changed…until the next cycle begins. We lose. We gain. Then we repeat.