Jul 7, 2018 | Book and Movie Reviews, Evil & Satan & Sin
“I need to laugh.” This is what my friend texted me after suggesting we go see the Incredibles 2 movie. Since her text came at the end of a challenging week, I realized I could use some laughs myself. We went to see the movie and as expected, we both laughed. But...
Mar 4, 2017 | Book and Movie Reviews, Character of God, Idolatry, Truth & Theology
“We tend by a secret law of the soul to move toward our mental image of God.” – A.W. Tozer I read “The Shack” several years ago. I knew many Christians were applauding the book, and that others had concerns about its theology. When a friend asked my opinion, I...
Jan 31, 2017 | Adoption, Book and Movie Reviews, Fear & Doubt, Suffering
A number of years ago, I was greatly blessed to meet pastor and author Bruce Martin when I attended my very first Christian writers conference at Mount Hermon. His spirited and magnetic personality – especially among us introverted writer-types – is both...
Jun 4, 2016 | Book and Movie Reviews, Image of God, Poems, Sanctity of Life
Before Me, You (You are Known and Loved by God) Have you heard of the movie called “Me Before You?” I have not seen the movie; however, based on various reviews, one thing is clear. The movie ultimately celebrates a handicapped person choosing to take his...
Mar 13, 2016 | Book and Movie Reviews, Character of God, Truth & Theology
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been intrigued by the advertisements for the movie Young Messiah. At first, I even made plans to go see the movie. However, when I read that the movie violates Scripture, I took notice. The issue is not that the movie takes creative...
Feb 21, 2016 | Book and Movie Reviews, Forgiveness, Truth & Theology
Risen: Movie Review (NOTE: SPOILER ALERT) Yesterday, a friend and I went to see the movie Risen. The movie is a fictional account of how the resurrection of Jesus Christ might be seen through the eyes of a Roman soldier. Clavius is a battle-weary military officer who...
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