Archive for the ‘Television’ Category
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.
Romans 8:26 (NIV)
No, this post is not really about the TV show where those judges in chairs turn around after hearing a blind audition. Will the singer look like his or her voice? The hook of this show is the idea that just on an individual’s voice they will judged. A baker, a mechanic, and nursing student compete. Some have families and are even middle aged. The voice of each contestant has the opportunity to win the prize of fame.
The voice of the shepherd calls his sheep to safety. Training ourselves to listen to the right voice is a life skill. A child will run to the voice of her mother. But, what we do not realize is that we have a voice. A mother knows the cry of her baby anywhere. When our voice cries, there is someone’s ear who is already tuned for us, like a mother to her baby. (more…)
Friday, March 30th, 2012
Trayvon Martin, Kony, and almost anything you see on the 5-o-clock news and cable news outlets, blogs, and twitter prove to me you must think critically. Well, if you want to react to the drama of skewed narrative like Pavlov’s Dog, just eat the buffet of fast-food news. Media requires us to be skeptical. But, that is not always fun. In fact, it actually is not politically correct and may cost you. Of course, Jon Stewart is amazing in his facility. Are we keen to learn, as well? (more…)
Monday, July 4th, 2011
Recently, my family and I watched on Netflix the History Channel’s America, The Story of Us. I recommend this as an entertaining and inspiring overview of our nation’s birth and progression to present day. As Americans, we do have a story and a history that makes us who we are. The huge challenges we face together today require reflection and humility as well as that pioneering can-do attitude we posses.
We can build stuff and solve problems. But, are we willing to sacrifice? With our economy as it is, where is the visionary leadership that made the Transcontinental Railroad, the Hoover Dam, the Interstate System and shot us all the way to the moon a half dozen times and ended the Cold War? As we bicker over small things we are becoming penny smart and pound foolish. Is bailing out Wall Street even close to these other accomplishments?
If we want to stay a great nation, watch this series and see the sacrifice and hubris required. Do we have that still, or have we lost it?
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Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
As you may have heard, we are in the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. I confess that the History Channel is one of my favorite pastimes over the years. One film I have seen many times is the 1990 Ken Burn’s Civil War. The story telling style and historical richness of the narrative were a breakthrough and this classic is a must see. But, more importantly the Civil War itself is inarguable the defining moment of our nation and us as a people—we at our best and at our worst. (more…)
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