Category Archives: Movies
The Avengers, The Gospel, and Christian Movie-Watching
Some of you might be groaning already at this post’s title. It’s okay, I know what you’re thinking. Read on. Lately I’ve become more and more irritated as I watch how Christians react and respond to film. It seems to … Continue reading
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Psalm 23 and The Elephant Man
Last year, I watched David Lynch’s The Elephant Man. By the time I’d finished it (and wept about as hard as I’ve ever wept for anything), there was no doubt in my mind that I’d just seen one of the … Continue reading
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The Week In Review #18: Tim Greene Trio Update, Return of Jedi Burke, Election Talk, Oscars Talk
*Update on Tim Greene: Turns out not only did he sever some muscles, he also broke some ribs, and according to the latest update via the Greenes’ Facebook page, he has a bruised lung and there are concerns about pneumonia … Continue reading
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Saturday Survey #7
*The Dove Brothers have found their replacement tenor. I think Jonathan had the better voice, but I 100% support McCray in the turnover. I’m sure he’d appreciate your prayers. *Our favorite Southern Gospel Blog contributors, the Garms family, took a … Continue reading
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Courageous: My First Impressions Review
These are my thoughts on the movie Courageous, which I just watched in the theater. I’m writing them down quickly before I forget. There’s no way I could say everything I’d like to say about this film, but I’d like … Continue reading
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Coming Up… a Movie and a Concert
This Friday I’m planning to go see the Kendrick brothers’ latest movie, which some of you may already have heard of. It’s called Courageous, and much like Fireproof it explores the real-life tensions of first responders and their families. Last … Continue reading
Chariots of Fire: 30 Years
Last month, Chariots of Fire turned thirty. It’s a little hard to believe that the greatest film ever made is that young. With a few exceptions, cinema’s finest moments came considerably earlier. Chariots of Fire was one of the exceptions. … Continue reading
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“This is my church!”
“Go back to your church!” “Boys, this is my church! And if you don’t think Christ is down here on the waterfront, you’ve got another guess coming.” *** I hinted at this on the “About” page, but I’m giving full … Continue reading
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