Dialogue in the dark is a one hour experience, which will last you a lifetime. It is not an ordinary Exhibition; it is an experience that will awaken your senses, challenge your prejudices, and deepen your self-awareness. Your senses will never be the same.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
DIALOGUE IN THE DARK
Sunday, January 11, 2009
A Yoke of Kindness
Farmers in ancient Israel used to train an inexperienced ox by yoking it to an experienced one with a wooden harness. The straps around the older animal were tightly drawn. He carried the load. While the yoke around the younger animal was loose. He walked along side the mature ox; however, his burden was light. Jesus is saying, “I walk alongside you. We are yoke together. I pull the weight and carry your burden.”
As an SGL individual, do you often wonder, how many burdens is Jesus carrying for you that you know nothing about? I am aware of some. He carries my sin. He carries my shame. He carries my eternal debt. However, are their others? Has He lifted fears before I felt them? Has He carried my confusion so that I would not have to? What about those times when I have been surprised by my own sense of peace? Could it be that Jesus has lifted my anxiety onto His shoulders and placed A Yoke of Kindness on mine? Yes, He definitely has.
Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Matthew 11:29 The MSG
As an SGL individual, do you often wonder, how many burdens is Jesus carrying for you that you know nothing about? I am aware of some. He carries my sin. He carries my shame. He carries my eternal debt. However, are their others? Has He lifted fears before I felt them? Has He carried my confusion so that I would not have to? What about those times when I have been surprised by my own sense of peace? Could it be that Jesus has lifted my anxiety onto His shoulders and placed A Yoke of Kindness on mine? Yes, He definitely has.
Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Matthew 11:29 The MSG
Sunday, January 4, 2009
My Review of "Seven Pounds"
Happy New Year to all, over the holiday I had an opportunity to see “Seven Pounds.” As I sat there waiting for the movie to start, I found myself wondering, was my interest in “Seven Pounds” all about the actors? Nope, it was not. While I can appreciate the talent presented by the fine cast, it was not the motivating factor. After I saw the trailer, I was intrigued to discover the aura that surrounds “Seven Pounds.”
In “Seven Pounds” Will Smith plays an IRS agent, with a fateful secret, who embarks on an extraordinary journey to redeem himself by changing the lives of seven strangers. Will’s character appears to be a man confronting immense internal pain and sadness. While the movie moves very slowly, the director gives the viewer subtle hints along the way, hints that could lead the viewer down a path to the right or wrong conclusion. It was during one of these hints, not even halfway through the movie, that I was able to identify the secret aura that surrounds “Seven Pounds.” This is a very emotional movie; it appeared that the only time Will’s character seemed happy was during the flashback scenes. I dare not say too much about the flashback scenes, as I could easily give away the ending.
“Seven Pounds” also stars the beautiful Rosario Dawson as a character with a heart ailment, who Will’s character forms a strong bond with on several different levels. I have to admit I enjoyed this poignant romantic subplot.
I admire Will Smith’s talent; he was a worthy focal point and kept viewers engaged. However, as a moviegoer I sat for two hours watching a movie where it is insinuated that a man is suffering from a terminal illness, engaging in cryptic conversations, humiliated a blind man, lying and misleading others, and hiding a secret—all in the name of supposedly seeking redemption. I’m sure many will flock to the theater to view this movie. As for me, “Seven Pounds” was not a good movie; it was very weighty and a bit disturbing.
In “Seven Pounds” Will Smith plays an IRS agent, with a fateful secret, who embarks on an extraordinary journey to redeem himself by changing the lives of seven strangers. Will’s character appears to be a man confronting immense internal pain and sadness. While the movie moves very slowly, the director gives the viewer subtle hints along the way, hints that could lead the viewer down a path to the right or wrong conclusion. It was during one of these hints, not even halfway through the movie, that I was able to identify the secret aura that surrounds “Seven Pounds.” This is a very emotional movie; it appeared that the only time Will’s character seemed happy was during the flashback scenes. I dare not say too much about the flashback scenes, as I could easily give away the ending.
“Seven Pounds” also stars the beautiful Rosario Dawson as a character with a heart ailment, who Will’s character forms a strong bond with on several different levels. I have to admit I enjoyed this poignant romantic subplot.
I admire Will Smith’s talent; he was a worthy focal point and kept viewers engaged. However, as a moviegoer I sat for two hours watching a movie where it is insinuated that a man is suffering from a terminal illness, engaging in cryptic conversations, humiliated a blind man, lying and misleading others, and hiding a secret—all in the name of supposedly seeking redemption. I’m sure many will flock to the theater to view this movie. As for me, “Seven Pounds” was not a good movie; it was very weighty and a bit disturbing.
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