Light Bearers Author

A man with short hair and a goatee is smiling warmly. He is wearing a brown shirt and is positioned in an indoor setting with a blurred background. The lighting is soft, creating a pleasant atmosphere.

Matt Parra

Matt lives in Newcastle, Australia with his wife, Sherise, and Son, Max. Matt's calling is to tell the truth about God and to help people walk in it. Matt spends his recreational time playing with Max, kissing his wife and surfing.

Leaving But Staying; Changing But Staying the Same

December 1, 2011

The Broken Nose

May 31, 2011

A French Counter-Revolution

May 17, 2011

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An open scrapbook displaying a black and white photo of three surfers walking along the beach with their surfboards. The scrapbook is on a wooden table alongside a vintage camera, a small framed picture, and a miniature Christmas tree.

Leaving But Staying; Changing But Staying the Same

Matt, David, and Sherise surfing just South of Brisbaine, Australia Moving can be dramatic. Yet change is a normal part of the human experience. Accordingly, the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus (535-475 BC) said, “all things move and nothing stays still,”

Matt Parra

A massive ocean wave curls and crashes, its translucent blue-green water forming a perfect barrel. Sunlight filters through the wave, casting a bright glow. The sky above is clear and blue.

The Broken Nose

Matt: “Hey Sherise, paddle out. Paddle. Paddle out!” Sherise: Puzzled, frightened, and confused. Doing her best impersonation of a deer in the headlights. Unidentified Surfer: Rides by just missing Sherise. Matt: “Sherise, when we’re surfing, you do

Matt Parra

A historical painting depicting a regal procession through a castle gate. The central figures, dressed in elaborate period attire, are surrounded by guards. In the foreground, wounded and lifeless figures lie on the ground, suggesting a scene of recent conflict.

A French Counter-Revolution

The image is a depiction of Catherine de Medici, Queen of France, who approved the extermination of the Protestants, coming out to see the carnage of St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre (August 24, 1572). Painted by Édouard Debat-Ponsan in 1880. There’s a book I’ve

Matt Parra

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Anneliese Stock

Creative Writer

Allie is a 2012 ARISE graduate and on-staff writer and communications assistant for Light Bearers. She is fascinated by the intersection of faith and the creative process and enjoys poetry. When she’s not watching a good movie with her friends, she enjoys narrating life with mediocre accents.