Big Things Have Small Beginnings –Thoughts inspired by the Prometheus Trailer
At the end of the trailer for Prometheus, which has a very sinister feel anyway, Michael Fassbender is there with this tiny little speck (a cell or seed or larvae maybe?) on the tip of his finger and he says ominously, “Big
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel—Review
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a thoughtful, heartwarming and comical tale of a group of down-on-their-luck retirees who find themselves for one reason or another, going to India to live at a hotel which promises affordable, luxuriant living for people
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel—Quotes
Click here to read our Best Exotic Marigold Hotel movie review. Douglas Ainslie: “Would it help if I apologized again?” -Jean Ainslie: “No, but you can try it again anyway.” “Mom, I want to look after you.” -Evelyn: “That’s what Dad did, but look
The Intrinsic Link Between Obedience and Humility
I love it when you read something you’ve read a million times, but this time you see something you never saw before. This time I was reading Philippians 2 and came across this little gem in verse 8: “He [Jesus]
Prometheus Trailer Taps into Deep-Seeded Desire and Fear
In the trailer for the upcoming movie Prometheus, the humans come across a message of sorts. They believe it is “an invitation” to know the supernatural, to know an alien race. Initially they are all very excited about the possibilities
James Ossuary Judged Authentic
In 2002, a remarkable find was announced to the world: an ossuary or bone-box with the Aramaic inscription translating to "James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus." Given that the box itself dates back 2000 years and that it was
Bibles For Pakistan
And while we're on the subject of needs in Pakistan, we just received word from Pastor Ravi Daniel, one of our contacts there, about an urgent need for Bibles in the Urdu language. The International Bible Society has a good
Pakistan Summer Youth Camps Need Sponsor
Some of our Christian friends in Pakistan are in the midst of planning for their annual "Faith Youth Summer Camp". Unfortunately, this camp has been sponsored by a wonderful German Christian in past years but she has recently lost her
Harvesting the Fruit of God’s Word (Three Part Series): The Nature of the Climb—Why Does the Bible Need to Be Studied?
The 17th century clergyman Dr. Thomas Fuller once remarked, “He that would have the fruit must climb the tree.” The point? Rewards and hard work are inseparable. If we want to reap the rewards of a venture, we must first
Will A Newly Found “Lost Gospel” Bring Down Christianity?
According to Iranian officials, a recently[1] discovered copy of the Gospel of Barnabas, will cause the collapse of Christianity worldwide.[2] Why? Apparently this text, which is claimed to date to the 5th or 6th century AD, predicts the coming of
The Strange Blessing of Pain – HG Inspired Devo
“Then I remember my mother saying that if a burn’s severe, the victim might not even feel pain because the nerves would be destroyed. Encouraged by this, I sit up and swing my leg in front of me.”[1] Katniss had been
Just because It’s Better, Doesn’t Mean It’s Over – HG Inspired Devo
“Although I do not yet understand Cinna’s design, it’s a reminder the Games are not quite finished. And beneath his benign reply, I sense a warning. Of something he can’t even mention in front of his own team.”[1] It was all
Jabberjays, Upgrades, Reversals of Fortune – HG Inspired Devo
Jabberjays: “They’re funny birds and something of a slap in the face to the Capitol. During the rebellion, the Capitol bred a series of genetically altered animals as weapons. The common term for them was muttations, or sometimes mutts for
Identity – HG Inspired Devo
“I allow myself to truly think about the possibility that I might make it home… No more fear of hunger. A new kind of freedom. But then . . . what? What would my life be like on a daily
But it looks so good! – HG Inspired Devo
It’s late afternoon when I think I’ve found help. I spot a cluster of berry bushes and hurry to strip the fruit, to suck the sweet juices from the skins. But just as I’m holding them to my lips, I