I watched a new video release movie the other day called, "Seven Pounds." I really liked it. I think it creates the incredible potential for Christians to engage the world around them. The movie runs deep with biblical illusions and even references. The movie is sad and has a desperate dark underlining. Smith's character in the movie is trying to redeem himself from the sins of his past. He comes up with a plan and that is where the movie starts.
The themes of forgiveness, hope, redemption, salvation and new life are woven strongly into the movie. Because that is what we (Christians, church) are all about I feel like we are missing an incredible opportunity to witness to individuals if we back out from this opportunity to engage our world. See the movie. Write down scriptures that support your faith as they come to your mind. Mark where and when the movie diverges from orthodox Christian tradition. We still have the greatest story ever told and this movie proves it.
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Sounds like an interesting movie. Hey, it's good to hear from you pastor R! I hope you and the troop are adjusting well.
We all miss you!
We are sdjusting very well. Most of us needed to get off the motherland to get the feeling like this thing had started. It has and we know that we are in another world now. They have tried to westernize it here on base but it is still Kuwait. The countdown has begun...the troops are ready and I believe that most of us are lookin forward to our mission.
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