Being Friends
There’s an old bit of proverbial wisdom that says that the best way to have a good friend is to be a good friend. I think there’s a great deal of truth to that. Certainly it’s an idea that has
Kingdom Studies
Five Bible Lessons On the Kingdom of God (23 mb) (This resource contains 5 complete Bible studies for use with high school or college students)
The New Moral Vocabulary or, How to Win a Debate Without Ever Actually Saying Anything At All
by Craig Smith Recently in my home state of Colorado, a man was charged with a hate-crime for killing a transsexual. On the surface this sounds like an obvious example of a hate-crime, but the reality is a bit murkier. See, what happened
Eden Reforestation Project
The video to your right is an interview with Steve Fitch, president of Eden Reforestation Projects. ERP is doing great work that Christians should be aware of and involved in. We also believe that you'll be blessed and challenged by
Women of Influence Mentoring Program
Women of Influence Orientation Handbook Women of Influence Kick-Off Handbook Women of Influence Presenter Notes Spiritual Growth Chart Walking Alongside People In Crisis (Training Notes) Walking Alongside People In Crisis (Referal Notes-Douglas County, CO)
Islam Factsheet & Discussion Guide
by Tom McConihay Click here for factsheet
Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of Christ”: Movie Review
Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of Christ” By Craig A. Smith (A Review) Mel Gibson’s movie, “The Passion of Christ” was released this past week. Undoubtedly, many of you have already seen it and are wondering what other Christians think about it. Others
The Proposal: Movie Review
The Proposal Review by Stacey Tuttle It’s often said that “love conquers all”, but I think the Bible says it better: ‘Love covers over all wrongs” (Prov. 10:12 and I Pe 4:8). That seems to be the over-arching message in The Proposal
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs – Movie Review
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (Review by Stacey Tuttle) “I’m the biggest thing on earth” Manny, the wooly mammoth, boldly asserts at the beginning of Ice Age. He is soon proven wrong when he encounters a dinosaur. The dinosaur must, therefore,
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince: Movie Review
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (Review by Stacey Tuttle) Being Chosen Drako wants to be chosen. Harry is chosen. “Chosen-ness” is a strange thing. In Lord of the Rings (LOTR), Frodo was chosen to carry the ring, but being chosen, for
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past: Movie Review
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (Review by Stacey Tuttle) Connor Mead and Jenny Perotti had been childhood sweethearts. However, Connor’s womanizing uncle tells him that the power in relationships lies with whoever cares less. So, at his uncle’s ill advice, Connor flees at
I Am Not My Brother’s Keeper… Or Am I? : What The Summer Movies Have to Say
I Am Not My Brother’s Keeper… Or Am I? : What The Summer Movies Have to Say (By: Stacey Tuttle) Up, Transformers, My Sister’s Keeper. What do an animated kids’ movie, an action blockbuster and a tearjerker drama have in common? Three
Angels and Demons – Quotes & Discussion Questions
Angels and Demons (By Stacey Tuttle) Shepherd Project last month featured a video interview with Craig Smith regarding the book and movie Angels and Demons, with a follow-up in his blog. These are still available on line. In light of these resources,
The Invention of Lying – Movie Review
The Invention of Lying (Review by Stacey Tuttle) As we prepare for our Legacy of Darwin conference, I have been thinking about what it would really mean to the world if there were no god. I say “god” not in reference
The Men Who Stare at Goats – Movie Review
The Men Who Stare at Goats (Movie Review by Stacey Tuttle) “That’s why I’d fallen for Lynn’s stories, followed him out into the dessert. We are looking for something to believe in, to give our whole lives to.” I think I’m still undecided