G.I. Joe: Retaliation – Review
Perhaps the most interesting part of the recent Joe installment is the story of Storm Shadow. He and Snake Eyes are sworn mortal enemies and we know (from the first Joe movie) that it’s because Storm Shadow murdered their mentor. Storm
Tough Questions: Is there any proof or incidence that confirm the presence of God?
It depends entirely on what you will admit as evidence. For example, there are many scientists who have little or no personal religious leanings, yet believe that the existence and structure of the cosmos (and many things contained in it)
Tough Questions: How did the literalist interpretation of Christianity win out over that of the Gnostics?
Q: How did the literalist interpretation of Christianity win out over that of the Gnostics? A: It didn't. The Gnostic "interpretation" came considerably later than the orthodox Christian teachings about Jesus. In most cases, what we call Gnostic Christian writings were
Zimbabwe
Last FALL, Shepherd Project’s president, Dr. Craig Smith, had lunch with Onias Tapera, a church development leader in Zimbabwe. During that lunch, Onias shared that he usually loans Christian books to pastors but that, due to a donation, he had recently
Rome or Greece: Interpreting the Fourth Kingdom in Daniel 2
In Daniel 2, there is a prophecy about a large statue made from four different metals, each symbolic of a kingdom. The identity of the first kingdom is made explicit in Daniel 2:38 where it is identified as the
The Nephilim and the Sons of God in Genesis 6:4
I get questions about the Nephilim from Genesis 6:4 all the time. With several recent book series and movies based on speculation about what it might mean that the “sons of God married daughters of men”, producing the Nephilim, I thought it was time to weigh in on this long-standing puzzle from the Bible. After some careful investigation, I believe that it is possible to give solid answers to most questions about the Nephilim based almost entirely on information to be found within the Bible itself, rather than turning to sensationalistic speculation and outright myth.
Oz the Great and Powerful – Quotes
Read our Review of Oz! Girl in the audience: “Make me walk.” Oz: “Not now kid.” Girl: “But I believe in you.” Girl’s parents: “It’s not much, but it’s all we have. Whatever you can do.” Oz: “I would…of course, but….” Oz: “I’m many things, but
Oz the Great and Powerful – Review
I have been delaying writing this review because there is so much to write about, so many things to discuss that it’s almost overwhelming. Where to start?! First off, let me just say that I loved it. It was fun
The Call – Review
The call is a movie about a 911 operator (Halle Berry) who answers an intruder call from a teenage girl. The operator, Jordan, makes a mistake, and in the end, because of that mistake, she hears when the intruder finds
Jack the Giant Slayer –Quotes
Click here to read our review of Jack the Giant Slayer - 3 ways it connects to the Bible. "The monks grew a new super pathway to seek out their God, but found giants instead." "They acquired a taste for acquiring things." "Their
3 Easy Ways Jack the Giant Slayer Connects to the Christian Faith
Jack the Giant Slayer is a fun action movie based on (and expounded upon) the classic tale. The movie is a lot of fun, but it can be a lot more than that if you just know where to look.
Olympus Has Fallen – Review
Olympus Has Fallen is a suspense, action flick (rated R for language and action) about terrorists taking over the White House, and the agent (Gerry Butler) who single handedly takes down the terrorists, saves the president and all of America.
Olympus Has Fallen – Quotes
Read SPM's review/discussion of Oymps has Fallen here. Secretary of Defense Ruth McMillan: “We all may meet our maker today, but the thing I do not want on my tombstone: She went down without a fight.” “Read your Bible, Mr. President. It
The Croods – Quotes
Click here to read our review of The Croods. Eep: “Curiosity – Bad. New – Bad. … Basically anything fun is bad. Welcome to my world.” Eep: “Our world was bout to come to an end, and there were no rules on
The Croods – Review
“No more dark. No more caves. What’s the point of all this? To follow the light.” “We’re going to jump on the sun and ride it to tomorrow!” I must admit, I was a little skeptical going in. Why? Because of the