“The Pillars of the Earth”, an epic written by Ken Follett a few years back, was very well received in most circles. It was so well received that a mini-series was spawned out of it. I generally have learned to back cautiously away from mini-series. They can be a huge waste of time and generally don’t live […]
Comfort has become sort of a dirty word in Christian circles. We deem it appropriate for older folks or those who have cancer, but feel that the everyday Christian shouldn’t need comfort. Many Christians place themselves in uncomfortable settings to feel more spiritual (ie. fasting, super long prayer times, Promise Keepers, etc…). Not that those […]
It’s only fair that I reply to Tony’s last post with my own lists of best movies ever, and my favorite movies. So, here goes…. Best Movies Ever10. On The Waterfront: Brando at his best, classic in every since of the word.9.Saving Private Ryan8.High Noon: Perfect tension, perfect real time drama, perfect casting. I love […]
OK, now that Michael has released his John Ford fetish, it’s time to seriously talk movies. I have to agree with Michael that Ford’s collaborations with John Wayne in Stagecoach, The Searchers and the marvelous The Quiet Man resulted in true classics. Recently, Michael and I listed the Best Movies Ever and our Favorite Movies. […]
What to blog? Well that question was easy enough to answer. The most substantive converstations that Tony and I tend to have revolve around one of the three topics listed in the title of this blog. Faith seems to be a topic that grows best when it is poked and prodded with difficult questions and honest […]