Christianity Today suggests the 10 Most Redeeming Films of 2006.
Has anyone seen any of these and which ones would you recommend most? What films would you add to the list?
(HT: JT)
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The 10 Most Redeeming Films of 2006
Ode to NPR
I couldn’t have said it better than Brent Thomas on the blessing of liberal, national, public radio:
A Conservative’s Ode to NPR
Here’s a quote:
NPR challenges me to try and understand why people with other
viewpoints hold those positions. None of us come to our conclusions in
a vacuum, yet in our increasing “ghetto-ization†of Christianity, we
are robbing our [...]
February is Black History Month
I’m hoping to learn more this year than I have before about black history. Here’s a very interesting interview in WORLD magazine about black progress in America.
Descent into destruction
The last two paragraphs speak to what 21st Century civil rights movement ought to look like. I would love to hear your thoughts:
Today’s movement should focus [...]
Be Moved
Amazing Grace - the new movie about William Wilberforce is coming to theaters February 23rd. The trailer brought me to tears and stirred my soul. Watch it here.
Wilberforce was responsible for steering anti-slave trade legislation through the British parliament in the 19th century. He is an incredible example of the practical, social-transforming, affect of [...]
Must Listen
Two messages you don’t want to miss:
Piper’s message from Passion07 on dealing with the guilt of sexual failure
When Is Abortion Racism? What does it mean that minority abortions are double those of whites?
A Gospel Primer
My buddy Jeremy is constantly sending me great resources that he finds online. Here’s the latest that he says is having a huge impact at Covenant Life Church. It’s a little booklet on developing the habit of preaching the gospel to yourself. They keep selling out of them in the bookstore but thankfully the author [...]
Friends of God - Alexandra Pelosi Looks at the Influence of Evangelicals
I caught the end of a conversation on NPR today with documentary filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi (daughter of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi) on her new documentary called ‘Friends of God’ - a look at the evangelical Christian movement and its effect on the political process.
Wish I had HBO to see the film. The [...]
Global Documentaries
Here’s a great idea for spending the first Friday night of the month.
First Friday Films is a community of people interested in global issues. Thanks to Bethlehem Baptist Church, First Friday Films is a place where we meet to learn about our neighbors in other parts of the world. Each first friday of the [...]
Defend the Weak
Listen here for an excellent biblical, compassionate, and practical sermon on abortion by our pastor.
