Extraordinary figures of speech
Jesus’ lesson of the fig tree may be better understood as a figure of speech that teaches us something about faith rather than give an ordinary description of life.
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“Finally, someone has figured out that art with a message can succeed”
Art with a message 2000. Art was at one time a “neglected species” in the Christian world, “but I believe God has Sovereignly decided that now is the time for a Second Renaissance, because we live in a sight and sound generation,” enthuses Ron DiCianni, a Christian artist who heralds from Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Religious musicals of 1973
Two religious musicals from 1973: A preview of what I will watch One has always wondered what musicals they would produce with religion as a subject. In 1973, the electric trailer of the musical Jesus Christ Superstar landed more on a question than belief in Jesus Christ. “Who are you, what have your sacrificed?” goes… Read More Religious musicals of 1973
A nite at the movies with evangelist David Bruce
Thousands of hits for internet evangelism site 2004. The advertisement in the entertainment section of the newspaper asked whether you ever had a spiritual experience at the movies. You are not alone, the ad continued. “You are invited to discuss your favourite movies with others! Free Popcorn, coffee, and a ton of Hollywood movie clips.”
A debate in Christendom of the marketplace
There is a minor debate in Christendom over what constitutes Christian identity in the marketplace. This in terms of role, function. Does one go in as a Christian or someone who is working somewhere who happens to be a Christian. For example, is one a Christian writer or someone who is a writer who also… Read More A debate in Christendom of the marketplace
To the Galatians: You are one in Christ Jesus
There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. – Paul’s letter to the Galatians chapter three.
“The media are becoming more secular, more worldly, more sensational, more down market, and, therefore, more unchristian then ever”
‘The medium and me’: Remembering a Christian in the newspaper industry Former New Zealand Herald journalist Garth George was a ‘Christian in the media’. When he officially retired from full time secular journalism, he edited non-denominational newspaper Challenge Weekly for two years and continued writing his weekly column for the New Zealand Herald. He was… Read More “The media are becoming more secular, more worldly, more sensational, more down market, and, therefore, more unchristian then ever”
Prophet who spoke at Wellington church heralded from the States
Ministry successful targeting unchurched people 2000. A pastor and prophet from the United States, Mike Berry, visited New Zealand last month. He was in New Zealand for three days to visit with Rock City Church senior pastor Anthony Walton, of Wellington, and spoke at the Church.
Understanding conservative art
There was once a Baptist pastor I knew who a gentleman was. He showed me how conservative Christians, or orthodox Christians, would construe art. He wasn’t teaching me, but I picked it up in our conversation once.
When Cardinal Ratzinger became Pope
Priorities in the face of changing culture 2005.The new Pope Benedict XVI will make a priority to communicate with the secular world, says New Zealand Marist Brother Richard Dunleavy, who lived in Rome for 13 years.
On film: Is a Christian perspective really that hard?
A Christian perspective is quite easy really when it comes to it. Sure, one can think of theological and sociological things to bring up, while the ordinary, everyday filmgoer bites into an ice cream, and popcorn flows all over the place, but a Christian perspective is just this: it is reacting or responding to a… Read More On film: Is a Christian perspective really that hard?
Something over the top in the music does not compute, an art form or fragrant licentiousness
1999 Released October 27, 1982. The album that put American musician Prince on the map in popular culture came on the heels of the singles 1999 and Little Red Corvette. And it was an album of funky rhythms.
Genesis chapter one: God and creation
MEDITATION. I heard someone say where is God in today’s world which has gone to custard? If God was the creator, has he left us now? Is God an absent landlord? Looking at how God created the world according to Genesis chapter one, shows God made an investment in creating the world like a caring… Read More Genesis chapter one: God and creation
2004 offered “an amazing variety of films to consider”
Moral movies awarded 2005. The Passion of the Christ (Pictured) and The Incredibles feature in the Arts and Faith Film Critics Circle winners for 2004 film releases.
Brought up in a home for boys was hard, then life turned for the better
Around the world with your baggage 2002. It’s no easy road finding God. At least, for Ian Head (Pictured above). In 1956, he was going to end his life by jumping off the Westminster Bridge in London. A pull to go to the remotest part of the world was stronger. Ian arrived in Wellington, New… Read More Brought up in a home for boys was hard, then life turned for the better
Storyteller's Eclectic Flying Machine 