Churches, Groups Look to Obama for Promised Change

revbarb »

Wed Jan 21, 2009 5:21 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 1

Wow! Can God's people get a grip on spiritual reality? when do we go to man (thinking he has the power) and bypass God to help people obey His commandments? Salvation is the answer, so preacher, start preaching the good news!

Miley Cyrus Photo Flap Prompts Calls for Action Against Harmful Media Messages

revbarb »

Thu May 01, 2008 2:55 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 0

What fellowship does light have with darkness?
Entertainers who claim Jesus as savior and Lord still must keep separate from the world. perhaps they thought the publicity would be ok, but Vanity Fair has a reputation for plastering seductive pictures on the cover, also Ms. Lebowitz, a declared lesbian, has contributed to much of this reutation. How could these parents entrust their child's image to people who have this type of reputation? The money may be tempting, but in the end, I'm sure it's not worth the harm it has done to her reputation.

Art as Prophetic Proclamation

revbarb »

Wed Jan 16, 2008 1:11 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 1

You raise an ineresting point. God can use allegory to reveal a shadow of the truth. He did so even with His chosen people, Israel. Because their understanding was darkened by sin, he had to speak to them in types, shadows, figures, dreams. However, in these latter times He has chosen to speak to us through His Son, Jesus, who has rent the veil that existed between man and God, and now wants us to invite Him to dwell within our hearts. He has clearly instructed us who believe on how to do this...by preaching the gospel to all.
The gospel is not bound or veiled, but is an open expression of God's love for us. Can we improve on His perfect plan? I think not.
I Am Legend does not invite people into this relationship with God, and therefore can never be used as a tool to bring salvation to humanity.
Prophetic arts, however are a different issue, entirely. True prophetic expression must originate with God, not Hollywood, and can never be confused with man's concept of who God is, which, we know, is mere religion.
Will Smith, himself, lke all of us, will have to face Christ, one day. Prayerfully it will be as His servant and friend, and not merely as one who made a movie that was religious.