December 21, 2006 at 5:58 pm
· Filed under Video Games
The “highly anticipated” video game based on the best-selling “Christian” fiction series Left Behind is now on the shelf. There has been tons of reaction from all sides on whether or not this kind of game belongs on the shelf. In a world where many want to blame the video game industry for the violence of video games, why are the same people who yell about video game support this idea? This “convert or die” video game probably is not the best evangelistic tool. Do we not see our bloody history in the Crusades? Is that the way Christ won people over when he was here? It has been reported that one can try to convert Jews and Muslims to the Christian faith, if they don’t accept the change, you can kill them with a gun no less. Most non-Christians think that Evangelicals are backwards people who don’t think through things and look at things from other’s perspectives. I have to say, on this one, they are right.
Here’s a list of the game’s descriptions:
· Conduct physical & spiritual warfare : using the power of prayer to strengthen your troops in combat and wield modern military weaponry throughout the game world.
· Recover ancient scriptures and witness spectacular Angelic and Demonic activity as a direct consequence of your choices.
· Command your forces through intense battles across a breathtaking, authentic depiction of New York City .
· Control more than 30 units types – from Prayer Warrior and Hellraiser to Spies, Special Forces and Battle Tanks!
-Brady
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December 21, 2006 at 4:55 pm
· Filed under Spirituality
George Barna has compiled the data and the results are in, check his conclusions out.
Click Here!
-Brady
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December 15, 2006 at 10:28 pm
· Filed under Redemption, Social Issues
Here’s a blog on Evangelicals and Darfur.
As I think about the situation more, I realize we as Christians do little for the hungry, homeless, and oppressed. There are tons of great organizations who are doing alot to help, but how much do we hear about these organizations in our churches? In conrtast how much do we hear about the “Cooperative Progam” and such?
“Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” - James, the half-brother of Jesus.
Any thoughts on this verse and the issue of Darfur?
-Brady
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December 14, 2006 at 1:02 am
· Filed under Culture
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Today a master of comedy passed on : Peter Boyle (1935 – 2006) left us, and I for one am saddened. He was 71 years old, and he died of heart failure. Boyle did a lot of acting on T.V. and in the movies, but he was best know for his role as Frank Barone on T.V.’s “Everyobdy Loves Raymond.” He was a comic genious and he won our hearts every monday night. so I am here to say also, Everybody loved Peter Boyle, here’s to you my friend.
– A. Loginow
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December 12, 2006 at 12:20 am
· Filed under Cool, Fun
It was done for Together for the Gospel, and it had to be done for the Sojourners. Enjoy…
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December 11, 2006 at 1:31 pm
· Filed under Fun
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December 10, 2006 at 11:40 pm
· Filed under Denominational, Eschatology
Well guys heres the deal,
I have continued in my reading of “Christ of the Covenants” and there is discussion of God’s “covenant” with creation. Now even though the word is not used in this context there are many evidences that point to it being true. All of the elements that make a covenant a covenant are present in creation, and when God first made the covenant with David he did not use the word covenant. How all of this comes into play and effects my eschatology, I am not really sure yet, but I am anxious to find out.
On another topic, the other day I was hanging out with some friends of mine that are Pentacostal. We chilled, talked about Theology and Politics (you know how we do). Anyway, I just think it is cool how we can hang out with people from other demoninations, because when it comes down to it there are no denominations. There are all who are in Christ. In fact I will say it is important that we do not subject ourselves to Baptists (or whatever you are). Things like Baptism, and Speaking in Tounges shouldn’t break fellowship. You may not attend the same church, but we are all one in Christ Jesus.
p.s. there is no good reason why I attached this picture of Al Mohler
-Alex
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December 6, 2006 at 7:38 pm
· Filed under History, Traditon
1663 years ago today the Bishop of Myra died. His name is common place around most western cultures, though his story is known to few.
Nicholas’ parents died when he was a young man, leaving him well off financially. He determined to devote his inheritance to works of charity. An opportunity soon arose that would test his devotion. A citizen of Patara had lost all his money, and had moreover to support three daughters who could not find husbands because of their poverty; he was going to give them over to prostitution. This came to the ears of Nicholas, who thereupon took a bag of gold and, under cover of darkness, threw it in at the open window of the man’s house. Here was a dowry for the eldest girl, and she was soon duly married. At intervals Nicholas did the same for the second and third; at the last time the father was on the watch, recognized his benefactor, and overwhelmed him with his gratitude
This story developed over time and Nicholas the Bishop of Myra became old St. Nick, which through Dutch tradition developed into Santa Claus. This man who devoted himself to loving those whom Jesus would have loved made an impression that is legendary. This is what he is remembered not by his contributions at the Council of Nicea or his imprisonment for his faith, but rather by his charity and love.
I pray that we will be known by our love and charity.
1 Corinthians 13:13
-Brady
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December 6, 2006 at 5:13 pm
· Filed under Uncategorized
With the Christmas season fast approaching Christmas trees are flying up, presents are being wrapped, and a little mistletoe is hung from above the doorway (at least on the third floor at Boyce). Here we are to celebrate the advent. My question is how exactly do we do that? Sadly, we do it in an idolatrous way. Each year thousands of church’ are pulling out their nativity scenes from the attic, dusting off the wise men (never-mind they were never there,) and placing the cute baby Jesus in the manger for all to see. My question to you guys is- should they do this? And what should we do about it? Is the image of Christ being slenderized and is it ok? Perhaps i am extremely jumpy about this because Im reading Packers book, but he makes a great point, quoting Calvin “a true image of God, wrote Calvin, “is not to be found in all the world; and hence…His glory is defiled, and His truth corrupted by the lie, whenever He is set before our eyes in visible form.” He goes on to say that “the heart of the objection to pictures and images is that they inevitably conceal most, if not all, of the truth about the personal nature and character of the divine Being whom they represent.” So in meditating on the incarnate God, the One who interred into he world as a babe, and was cradled in a cattle trough- the same God who created the cosmos out of nothing, the sustainer of all things, the very breath of life that became flesh and dwelt among us- how dare we dishonor his name by making images to aid in worship JUST as the Israelites did with Aaron. So i urge us all to watch our idolatrous hearts and seek the true image of the God-Man- the image found in the Bible. That is the true image and the one that can represent His glory to the finite understanding we have.
-Josiah
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December 6, 2006 at 4:56 pm
· Filed under History, Traditon
According to the Ecclesiatical Year we have entered a time known as Advent. Growing up with no regard for a greater ecclesiastical tradition of our fathers and brothers in the faith, I had no idea why some celebrated Lent, Advent, or Maundy Thursday. I think the church (Southern Baptist especially) would benefit greatly by connecting with those who have come before us (more than just 200 years) and see how they focused on God through these seasons. We might just learn something. So let’s be mindful this Advent season of the coming of our Savior. Here is a summation of Advent.
“The first day of Advent (Advent Sunday) begins the ecclesiastical year. Advent is a time of preparation: for celebrating the birth of Christ liturgically at Christmas; for the final coming of Christ at the end of time; for the coming of Christ in so many ways into our lives as we travel our pilgrim way to the heavenly Jerusalem; and for the coming of Christ to us at the moment of our deaths. Advent is also a season of rejoicing, bringing the recollection of our Lord’s birth in Bethlehem. Advent begins on the nearest Sunday to the Feast of St. Andrew (November 30), and is observed for four Sundays.”
Any thoughts?
-Brady
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