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Sucker Punch – Incline Village Cinema, NV
This film is absolutely phenomenal! We first became aware of this film as a series of posters in the theatre lobby when Laura and I went to see Green Hornet, and it looked like fun (sexy girls with advanced weaponry in fantasy/sci-fi environments). Then we watched the trailer and I was completely blown away and couldn’t wait to see it. Actually I desperately wanted to know more about it, but luckily my wife was able to curb my need for spoilers. And of course seeing that it was a Zack Snyder production automatically made it a definitely-worth-seeing flick (based on my appreciation for his handling of 300 and Watchmen – I can’t WAIT to see what he and Christopher Nolan cook up for Superman). Apparently this is based on an original story by Zack Snyder, which makes this all the more interesting – we’ve seen how he handles other comic … Continue reading →
Artemis Fowl: The Atlantis Complex (Book 7) by Eoin Colfer
I adore Eoin Colfer’s writing. There really isn’t much more to say about it. In this, his 7th venture into the universe of teenaged, criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl, Colfer outdoes himself while paying tribute to the depth of work he has already completed. While I felt a little lost in the beginning, reading Wikipedia helped me remember the characters being referenced, and it was purely a tertiary feeling as the characters and dialogue that were most important were immediately embraced and enjoyed – like old friends out for another night on the town.
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Paul Kevin New women’s men’s and small group’s leaders (Susan, Mike, Manoj) Manoj Small groups are awesome Sending around a clipboard, seeing who’s interested in small groups and bible studies Paul One of the things I love is the genuine concern for one another we all have Prayer for the world, for Japan and Libya I hear the rain beating outside and it reminds me that we’re protected in a lot of way If we just keep our hope and resources bottled up it will die + tag (And If Our God Is For Us) Stephen Keating April 5th noon prayer meeting Jon Miles is the kind of person who sends links…every day Photos of Japan Had some music James 1 is all about suffering Practical things to think through It’s what we do in the suffering that matters I have a bible that removes the numbers It’s very interesting … Continue reading →
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Carter Beats The Devil – Glen David Gold
This book was an amazingly and engrossingly phenomenal read. Picked up at random from the Westminster Public Library in a pile of books claiming to be related to U.S. Presidents, the decadently detailed book jacket and description demanded that I take the book home and enjoy it thoroughly, which I promptly did. Charles Carter is a prominent magician at the height of Warren Harding’s presidency in the late 1920s. When President Harding is found dead in his hotel room mere hours after participating in Carter’s breathtaking final act, the Secret Service immediately try to track the magician down for questioning – which is much easier said than done. After thoroughly gripping us with this overture, author Glen David Gold* launches us down the serpentine path that led a young Charles Carter to where he is today while weaving a mysterious plot of intrigue and assassination rich with characters both fictional … Continue reading →
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Jon Hoping you feel God’s presence tonight Paul Who God is isn’t diminished by our lack of comfort Stephen Party at Rubio’s tonight for youth group Jon The book of James can be very clear and precise Didn’t know the kids would be here and I’m going to talk about suffering… A little heavy As I was walking throughout this I felt a little inadequate for talking about human suffering So I’m working on this sermon and my phone rings – it’s Ernie, my dad My father, grandfather and father-in-law usually make their way into my sermons – three father figures that have really influenced me So I’m thinking about not picking up the phone because I’m working on the sermon, but I pick up anyways and say, “Dad I have a question for you.” No formal greeting, no “Hi, how are you?” I asked him what did we have … Continue reading →
The Book of James (Part 1) – The Rock Church Worship Service
Paul (O Israel) Stephen Youth Group Bake Sale this week Rubio’s next week Women’s Retreat Paul Jon New series on the book of James Overview tonight, launch it next week V.1-4 Interesting book Wisdom literature Case law Tie the practices of the scripture and apply them to your life These beliefs will raise questions about how we apply them Moves to the here and now How should we be living this life that God has called us to If we are a people that believe in the resurrection, how does that change how we view other people? When I become a Christian it’s more than a ticket to Heaven It’s entrance to a community, called the church Church like a laboratory Not about status and position, but relationship Can’t stay in comfort circles, have to expand in the family of God How does my belief in the resurrection affect me? … Continue reading →
Over The River And Through The Woods – Torrance Theatre Company
A very intriguing discussion about family, generational relationships, expectations and other emotional hockey pucks served up during nice Sunday meals at Grandma’s house…in Hoboken, New Jersey. Talking with one of the actors afterwards (Derek Rubiano), he said something very poignant – that you can take something away from the show no matter where you are in life. And it’s true. I am newly married and took away certain things, but with 6 different back stories to pick from, I imagine anybody can take anything away from this play with very little difficulty. Favorite line (as I vaguely remember it): Emma (one of the grandmothers) talked about how their children and grandchildren had higher expectations from life then they did resulting in a different life…not necessarily better, just different. Very intriguing use of a “pop-up” space, the Torrance Theatre Company found a space for rent in Old Torrance and turned it … Continue reading →
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Paul Stephen Lord’s Prayer Paul used to be the pianist for a “black gospel choir” Paul Chris Hiransomboon was in that choir too…”black gospel choir” was really a style description…mostly whites and Asians 2010 was heartbreaking 2011 is what now Church has decisions to make A lot of people are asking “What now?” Unless the Lord builds the house, the laborers build in vain Had 10 points 1. He speaks to us through Scripture Almost didn’t add this one because I thought it was obvious How many times do people lock themselves in a prayer closet waiting to hear God when we’ve got His Word? Hebrews 4:12 2 Timothy – God-breathed Waiting For Lightning – Steven Curtis Chapman Ever had a moment where a verse pops in your head? Can’t happen unless you read the Bible in the first place 2. God speaks into our hearts Individually, collectively How does … Continue reading →