What's Up with the Jesus Films and Movies?
by Brent Van Hulsentop
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Every year the number of films based on some aspect of the life (or death) of Jesus Christ continues to grow. “Jesus films” have become more of an industry than a genre.
The Jesus Genre
Monty Python’s irreverent Life of Brian can be seen as a satire of many...... >Read More
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Defining Identity and Purpose
by Matthew Palmer
What is our true identity? How do we find our true purpose? Does a particular job, image, ethnicity, sexual orientation, temperament, or social status determine identity?
If we define identity as a simple list of personal characteristics, we ignore the issue of why we are here on this earth. There is no infinite...... >Read More
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identity,
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What is True Freedom?
We read about freedom, dream about freedom, rejoice in the notion of freedom, teach, advocate, and hope for freedom, but what do we mean by freedom?
Freedom means many things to many people. We can view freedom politically, as having the opportunity to vote for particular ideas, people, or parties which best represent our views. Closely tied...... >Read More
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Bible,
faith,
freedom,
Living,
transformation
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A Deliberate Design: Discovering Life Purpose
by Dilys Chiew
Have you looked at your body recently?
Though I am no specialist in human anatomy, it amazes me to think that this "unity" of blood, bone, skin, organs, and muscle works so well together. Every part of the human body seems perfectly coordinated with each other.
Consider the workings of an individual cell. It has no...... >Read More
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creation,
design,
faith,
Living,
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Living Out the Words of the Bible
This is where these words begin to shape life. Jesus was the first one to become God’s words in the flesh. “The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighbourhood. We saw the glory with our own eyes, the one-of-a-kind glory, like Father, like Son, generous inside and out, true from start to finish.” (John 1)
God’s word... >Read More
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God,
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The Inner You: How Is Your Spiritual Health?
You're taking care of your body, kinda. Your diet includes more instant food than you know is healthy, but at least you're playing intramural sports.
No doubt you're taking care of your mind. Maybe your brain is getting more exercise than you bargained for in your new university classes.
But what about your spirit, the person you are? your...... >Read More
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faith,
health,
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Integrity, Morality and Ethics
Your best friend is a computer whiz and can design anything on the computer, even fake student I.D. cards that look exactly like the real thing. Since you're not 21 yet (bummer!), you can't go to many of the hottest clubs or nightspots near campus. Your friend asks, "Do you want me to make one for you? It's so... >Read More
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character,
ethics,
Living,
morals
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