Alex and Brett Harris, having hosted a pre-screening of the movie Bella, post a bunch of links about it: Brett and I had the honor of hosting a pre-release screening of Bella at an event in Salt Lake City last month. The small-budget film shocked the film world by taking the People’s Choice Award at the prestigious Toronto Film Festival last year. It is a powerful film on the true meaning of love, life, redemption, and family. Written, produced, directed, and starring some of the most talented and Christ-focused young men we have met, Bella is a film that will reach the heart of any person, … [Read more...] about Alex & Brett Harris on Bella
Archives for 2007
The Response of Manhood to Women in Combat
Writing for the most recent issue of World Magazine, John Piper starts a brief essay with these riveting words: If I were the last man on the planet to think so, I would want the honor of saying no woman should go before me into combat to defend my country. A man who endorses women in combat is not pro-woman; he’s a wimp. He should be ashamed. For most of history, in most cultures, he would have been utterly scorned as a coward to promote such an idea. Part of the meaning of manhood as God created us is the sense of responsibility for the safety and welfare of our women. Piper also points to … [Read more...] about The Response of Manhood to Women in Combat
Christian Right Moving Toward Huckabee?
Rick Scarborough, President of Vision America, announces his support for Mike Huckabee: "I have chosen to cast my support for Mike Huckabee, not because he is perfect, but because I believe him to be competent, and I have known him for more than 30 years. I have watched his life up close and from a distance for the entire time. We attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary together in Ft. Worth, 30-plus years ago. It was and still is the largest evangelical seminary in the world, and at the time there was significant liberalism on the campus. Among the students, there were three basic … [Read more...] about Christian Right Moving Toward Huckabee?
First Things and Eduardo Verástegui on Bella
Amanda Shaw, writing for First Things, explains that Bella (which I previously introduced) is not your run-of-the-mill chick flick, though the mainstream media remains reluctant to sing its praises. Spoiler warning: Shaw reveals a bit more than I hoped she would about the ending. (My wife and I plan to see it in a few weeks.) Also: Christianity Today tells the conversion story of Eduardo Verástegui, lead male actor in Bella: "God changed my heart and I had to repent of my past. And from that day on, I promised that I would never do anything that will offend God or my Latino heritage. I … [Read more...] about First Things and Eduardo Verástegui on Bella
Abortion – Facing Reality, Lake of Fire, and Bella
Fox News recently reported that 45 percent of Americans need to know a Presidential candidate’s position on abortion before they vote. It is therefore not entirely surprising that a cable television program, an unrated documentary, and a major motion picture are actively vying for attention as the nation heads into the primary season of what has been billed one of the most open Presidential elections in recent history. (There is no incumbent President or Vice-President in the running, and the Republican Party, contrary to precedent, has not coalesced around a particular candidate.) A list of … [Read more...] about Abortion – Facing Reality, Lake of Fire, and Bella
ESV Literary Study Bible Roundup
The ESV blog provides a roundup on the recently released ESV Literary Study Bible. … [Read more...] about ESV Literary Study Bible Roundup