Films

Of Kings and Prophets: Canceled

Like the dynasty of Saul it portrayed, the ABC TV show based on the books of 1, 2 Samuel Of Kings and Prophets was cut short, canceled after only two…
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Is Moses a Myth? Part 2

An article appeared in the Guardian last week asking if Moses was just a myth.  I got into an interesting online discussion with a few InterVarsity friends (Jon,…
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Is Moses a Myth?  Part 1

A few days ago some InterVarsity friends (Jon, Dan, Tim, and Jesse) and I were discussing an article that appeared in the Guardian asking if Moses was just…
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Denzel Goes Old Testament

"Denzel Goes Old Testament" is the title of the film review of The Equalizer by Richard Corliss in the most recent Time (Oct. 6, 2014).  He plays Mac who…
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Seven Men by Eric Metaxas

For those of you who were interested in Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy by Eric Metaxas but were scared of the 624 pages, you should pick up a…
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One Big Thing and Three Small Things

The big thing today is Easter.  Jesus rose from the dead.  Everything is small in comparison. Last night at dinner, my son Nate said, "Hey, the last episode…
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Deception Temptation (Psalm 119:29)

Put false ways far from me; and graciously teach me your law (Psalm 119:29 NRSV). False ways are close enough to the psalmist that he* needs divine help…
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The Hunger Games- Why?

The biggest opening weekend of a non-sequel ever.  And not even during the Summer. The top four books on Amazon as of 8:30 am, March 28, 2012  (they can…
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Is the psalmist Lord Voldemort? (Part 1)

(Just to be clear,  the psalmist isn't Lord Voldemort (he's fictional).  But blog titles are supposed to be provocative.) At dinner with my family last night, I asked which…
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