With any subject, humans tend to do two things. We develop an opinion, and then we make that opinion a part of our identity. I like this therefore I am this.
Lessons from “Onward:” Living Life Without a Father
One consequence of the Coronavirus quarantine is the delay in movie premieres. There’s not much point in releasing a movie to theaters if all the theaters are closed. Disney decided to get around that by releasing the new Pixar movie “Onward” straight to streaming on Disney+. Since we’ve got the time, let’s talk about the Continue Reading
“Lord, to Whom Shall We Go?” Peter’s Message on Doubt
what do we do when something hits us that we don’t know how to answer? Where do we go when we find ourselves questioning the entire faith? I find myself remembering the words of the apostle Peter. “Lord, to whom shall we go?”
Quick Challenge Answer: Should Christians Be Vegetarians?
There can be a lot of confusion and misunderstanding on the topic. Is it morally wrong to meat? Is the ideology of veganism contrary to the Christian worldview?
Lessons from Joker Part 2: We Get What We Deserve.
While Joker presents a world with no heroes, it did get one thing right. Everyone is broken in this world, and has the guilt of their own sin. Maybe we don’t snap and murder people who have wronged us, but that’s not the standard of good that Jesus gave us.
Lessons from Joker Part 1: “Everybody is Awful.”
I will admit, I was not excited to see Joker. I knew it would be a pretty dark and depressing movie since it’s the origin story for a psychopathic murderer. Sometimes a grim movie is worth sitting through.
Lessons from Bojack Horseman: Looking for Happiness in All the Wrong Places
This particular horse is a washed-up actor living in LA, whose story is used as an outlet for comedy, drama, and social commentary. The show does not present a Christian worldview, but there are a number of things that Christians should take note of. What are the lessons from Bojack Horseman?
Is Christianity a House of Cards?
People both inside and outside the church see faith as this fragile house, where if any minor piece falls, suddenly the whole house collapses. But if this is true, it has very serious implications.
How Should Christians Respond to Thanos?
Part of both evangelism and apologetics is engaging people and the culture. Let’s be honest, we spend a lot of time on movies, TV, video games, music, etc. The ideas in them will have an impact on our society with or without us, so we may as well use them to our advantage.
