The problem with Christian entertainment in general, but movies specifically, is how Christians are portrayed, not only in secular offerings, but also in Christian ones. In secular movies, Christians are often portrayed as a caricature, like the so-called “holy roller.” These characters include the effeminate male or the hysterical antics ...
Read More »All Christian Books are Okay to Read, Right? Not Necessarily
So, for a while I was on a reading spree at my local library. I found the section of books with a Christian theme (think Max Lucado, etc). I love these books because they fire my imagination and teach me spiritually from God’s Word. Max Lucado has a wonderful gift ...
Read More »Turtles On High Adrenaline
The turtles are huge. No, seriously: monstrous.
Read More »Trading Treasures
In the 1970s there was a popular game show called “Let’s Make a Deal.” After multiple small trades, the show concluded with an opportunity for two participants to trade their winnings for a mystery deal behind Door 1, Door 2 or Door 3. It was a fun game with trust ...
Read More »Secular Music and the Christian
The question is often asked, should Christians listen to secular music? We know that all we do should be filtered through the lens of God’s Word. It is a light unto our path that shines before us so that we will not stumble. Obviously the Bible does not forbid listening ...
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