Jan Gompper
Jan Gompper spent most of her career teaching theatre at Wisconsin Lutheran College in Milwaukee. She also served six years as a cohost for Time of Grace during its start-up years. She has collaborated on two faith-based musicals, numerous Christian songs, and has written and codirected scripts for a Christian video series. She and her husband now reside in the Tampa area, where she continues to practice her acting craft and coach aspiring acting students as opportunities arise. She also assists with Sunday school and other church-related activities.
He’s up
Commercial insurance broker Sam Castronova posted the following on his weblog back in 2010: “To all my Brothers out there trying to win the…
The comfort in the Lord’s Supper
There are differing beliefs when it comes to celebrating the Lord’s Supper. Some Christians believe that the bread and wine “represent” the body and…
Are you all in?
Have you ever done the Hokey Pokey? “Put your right foot in, put your right foot out, put your right foot in, and shake…
Is your God dead?
Early church reformer Martin Luther sometimes fell into periods of depression that could last for days. During one of these periods, his wife, Katie,…
A Lenten reflection
During high school, I loved the church season of Lent (the time leading up to Easter). As a way to remember Jesus’ sacrifice for…
A little bit racist?
A song in the Broadway musical Avenue Q kind of shocked me when I first heard its refrain. The lyrics say that everyone is…
No greater love
The heart-wrenching attack on Ukraine by Russia is a clear demonstration of the worst of humanity. Yet amidst the destructive cruelty we’ve seen play…