Prince Caspian (pt. 4) and Understanding a King

It is often argued that we should not use “Kingdom of God” language much any more (in the West, anyway) because we westerners do not understand the concepts of kingdom or king. While that is mostly true, our literature (including movies and other modern myths) sometimes give us great insight into what a king [...]

Prince Caspian (pt. 3) and Going Wild

In part of the book (and the movie) Prince Caspian, some people come across a talking beast who has gone wild. As you know, many of the animals in Narnia can talk; they are on the same level as humans. But there is a theme in the Narnia books about these talking beasts going wild. [...]

Corn

A little over a week ago, we planted corn in the garden.  A little water and sunshine and look, it’s growing!  If all goes well, come August we should be in sweet corn bliss!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  

Prince Caspian (pt. 2) and the Kingdom of God

 

(It may be important to point out, right off the bat, that when “Kingdom” or “Kingdom of God” or “Kingdom of Heaven” are mentioned, they are not referring to some other place that we go when we die. The Kingdom is wherever God rules and reigns. Where God is King, there is the Kingdom. Hopefully, [...]

Prince Caspian (pt. 1) and Really Living

We went to watch The Chronicles of Narnia, Prince Caspian a few days ago. I liked this movie better than The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe (though in the books it is the other way around). These stories by C.S. Lewis create deep spiritual impact on me. The major things felt after watching the [...]

New King’s X, XV

I can only think of one person who reads my blog who would be interested, but King’s X has a new CD out tomorrow (and on iTunes already) titled XV. My initial thought: it is very good. No songs were disappointing or lame. Several are very good. Doug, Ty, and Jerry all sing lead vocals, [...]

Speaking of Men and Women

I was recently at a wedding and the officiant said something like, “the two of you speak different languages. You speak male and you speak female.” I turned to Shar and whispered, “that’s not really true. We don’t speak male and female, you speak Shar and I speak Matt.” His point was basically correct: that [...]

CSI and the Gospels

Spoiler warning: This post gives away some information about the CSI that aired on May 15. So, if this will ruin it for you, watch it before you read on.
 
The CSI last night used a story telling device designed to heighten the emotional impact of a tragic event. This is how it goes: there is danger, more [...]

Krispy Kreme!!!

I know, I know.  Calories.  Fat.  Sugar.  Weight.  Cholesterol.  Et cetra, et cetra.  But, I also know the taste of a fresh-out-of-the-oil-just-under-the-waterfall-of-sugary-goodness that is a fresh, hot Krispy Kreme doughnut.  And I like that taste.  I like how it feels in my hands and my mouth.  I like how it smells and how the sugar [...]

Animal Rescue

 
Last year we found ten (or more) dead quail chicks in the storm drain in front of our house. It appeared that they had fallen in and were too small to fly out before death found them. It was quite sad. We tried, for days, to build ramps and traps, but to no avail. We [...]