September 4, 2024 | Robert Wimer

“The Downward Spiral” | Lessons & Discussion Questions

Bible Teaching

Explainer: The Slow Descent into Defilement in Mark’s Story Mark Thompson’s story illustrates a powerful and sobering journey into spiritual defilement, where small compromises lead to major consequences over time. In this explainer, I’ll break down how his choices, thoughts, and behaviors align with the concepts of defilement discussed earlier, […]Read more »

A detailed sketch of a welder in a factory, wearing protective gear and holding a welding torch. The welder has a tired, worn expression, suggesting exhaustion from long hours of work. He is surrounded by metal beams, industrial machinery, and faint sparks from welding work in the background. The sketch uses sharp lines and shading to emphasize the gritty, hard-working atmosphere of the factory environment.

“The Downward Spiral”

Flash Fiction

Mark Thompson was an ordinary man in an ordinary town. He worked at the old steel mill on the edge of town—a place where the air always smelled like burnt metal and grease, and the sounds of grinding machines seemed to echo in his bones. It was monotonous, sure, but […]Read more »