Greater

Greater is the One living inside of me, than he who is living in the world.

A very powerful phrase in the currently popular song, Greater by Mercy Me.

God has already won the battle. The devil lost.

Too bad most Christians don't live like it. 

God's Not Dead - movie review

A college professor demand's all his students write on a piece of paper, God is dead. Sign it and turn it in. One student, a Christian, can't bring himself to do that. What happens is that he is given the chance to prove his case and the class gets to decide - despite what this might and does cost him.

A wonderfully written and pretty well acted film that speaks to all of us who have been in this position. And asks the question, if it were you, would you stand up for what you believed in?

Great guest appearance by the Newsboys who sing, of course, God's Not Dead.

The Watchers - Revelation, a Review

Recently I watched the Christian Science Fiction film, The Watchers, Revelation. It follows the adventures of two families as they encounter 'Aliens', the government's knowledge of these beings, and the final outcome.

Spoiler alert. I do talk about some of the scenes in the film. 

My reaction was, great, here's another film depicting aliens as demons. Sure enough, that was exactly what happened. The only interesting twists was that the demons were supposedly 'helping' mankind by supplying information about advanced technology. It was a repeat of what happened in Genesis and the sons of god who mated with human females. Only problem was, the demons who caused that particular disaster where thrown into a special place in hell where they'll stay until the final judgement. One assumes it was to keep them from doing the same thing again.

Second, bad acting. The only decent characters was the 'leader' of the aliens and the little girl.

There were some good moments. The explanation of supposed UFO's with their erratic movements that defy physics. The idea it could be angels flying makes much more sense rather than advances in technology we don't yet understand.

True creative inspiration comes from God. The little girl's creation of a  holographic computer monitor for a science fair project.

Great representation that science compliments  God's word, not destroys it nor replaces it.

Solid family values. The relationship between the uncle and his nephew is shown to be warm, despite a long separation and the mother being protect of of her child.

Government knowledge of these beings. Believe it or not, the US Gov has a contingency plan for alien invasion. One wonders how much our leaders actually know about the spiritual side and are mistaking them for X-tees. (They don't have one for a potential ice age, which is much more likely to happen since is has in the recent past. 1400-1500 to 1850. It was called the little ice age.)

Nice examples of angels, both fallen and those still serving God. The sword fight over the little girl with flaming swords is probably one of the best scenes. 

Over all reaction, good for one viewing only. Not something I'd make of a point of watching very often. Happy I only paid $5 for it. 

Citizens and the Book of Life

Phillipians 4:8

With other fellow-laborers, whose names are in the book of life.

According to Bible Manners and Customs it was custom, sort of followed in today's society, to have registries with the names of their citizens, both those born there and those adopted. Heaven is shown the same way. There is a book with the names of God's children in it. It's referenced in Revelations as well during the final judgement called the Book of Life.

In the latter, those whose names are not found, are thrown into a lake of fire, but only after God has judged them according to their deeds. What type of judgement is not really clear. However, according to the ancient customs when one lost their citizenship, they're name is erased from the registry. Makes one wonder if they will be forgotten for all time by those who survive and dwell with God.

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God shall supply

But my god shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

A verse to live by, even in these still unsteady times.