In watching some videos on vision again this evening I was really challenged with an idea that I thought about a year ago but have allowed to slip from my mind: championing the good. This evening the idea was tossed around as it comes to vision in the form of celebrating when people do something that is supportive of the vision. For example, when a volunteer ... [Continue Reading]
REVIEW: The Blind Side
I went to go the The Blind Side on Saturday night with a friend of mine. The movie is based on the true story of Ravens football player Michael Oher. Aside from a few mild profanities and sexual/drug references, the movie has a very positive message (for a full review of content, I recommend visiting PluggedIn). What if Christians starting ... [Continue Reading]
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Kari and I went to see "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" this evening. It was a pretty powerful film that chronicles the life of a naive, young boy in Nazi Germany who befriends a Jewish boy his age in an internment camp. I highly recommend the film with the warning that it has a very sad ending. Here are some thoughts I have regarding the ... [Continue Reading]
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
I saw Prince Caspian twice this past weekend: on Friday night and on Saturday. My personal opinion is that it's better than the first one, and it's full of all kinds of Biblical truths. Here are few things that I was challenged with as I watched the movie (CAUTION: there could be a few spoilers): At the beginning, the children loved the land of Narnia ... [Continue Reading]
EXPELLED: No Intelligence Allowed
I saw EXPELLED: No Intelligence Allowed last night with my Life Group. The movie is a documentary revealing the attitude of most scientists that there cannot be any discussion when it comes to the topic of Intelligent Design as a possible way for the world coming into existence. Evolution is taught as fact, and there is an unwillingness to address some ... [Continue Reading]
Amazing Grace
I just watched Amazing Grace this evening for the first time. I've wanted to watch it for quite a while for a number of reasons. The movie retells the life of William Wilberforce, the man responsible for bringing the abolition of slavery to the United Kingdom. Wilberforce was a man of great conviction, and he stood up against opposition of all ... [Continue Reading]
The Bourne Ultimatum – a look at the choice to do right
I just saw the 12:01 AM premier of The Bourne Ultimatum. I was eagerly anticipating this final installment in the Bourne trilogy, and I was not at all disappointed. In fact, I was really challenged by a particular scene where Bourne is forced to kill or be killed. Following his actions, he is faced with the reality of what he did, and he remarks to his ... [Continue Reading]
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