Join my Community!!
01.26.04 (4:18 pm) [edit]
Hey! I've just set up my own community/ message board! It's called "He Holds My Hand" and it's for anybody who wants good Christian fellowship, encouragement, devotions, post prayer requests, talk about controversial topics, links, inspiration...and even if you just need to vent! So, feel free to join!
Here's the link:
http://pub42.ezboard.com/bheholdsmyhand" title="http://pub42.ezboard.com/bheholdsmyhand" target="_blank"http://pub42.ezboard.com/bheh...
(It's also on the side of my blog <--- links)>
God Bless!
< Heather 8) >
Here's the link:
http://pub42.ezboard.com/bheholdsmyhand" title="http://pub42.ezboard.com/bheholdsmyhand" target="_blank"http://pub42.ezboard.com/bheh...
(It's also on the side of my blog <--- links)>
God Bless!
< Heather 8) >
The Passion of the Christ
01.23.04 (6:39 am) [edit]
[b]The Passion of the Christ[/b]
Have you guys heard of this movie?? It's supposed to be in theaters in about 32 days.
Make this matter worthy of prayer...
This letter was written by the daughter of James Dobson. It was written
after a private screening she and her father had of "The Passion", Mel
Gibson's movie about Christ's final hours:
"Dear Friends:
A couple months ago, I had the unique privilege of accompanying my
Family to Mel Gibson's studio to see a private screening of his film, The
Passion. Many of you have probably heard about this portrayal of the last 12
hours in the earthly life of Jesus Christ. I can say that The Passion is the
most beautiful, profound, accurate, disturbing, realistic, and bloody
depiction of this story that I have ever seen! It is truly amazing, and it left
all of us speechless for a few minutes when it was over. Mr. Gibson
entered the room during the last ten minutes of the screening, and stayed for
an hour to discuss the content and to answer questions. He's hoping that my dad
and Focus on the Family will help promote it, and my dad has (without question!)
agreed to do so.
Mr. Gibson expressed a concern about his position in the entertainment industry,
and said that this film will affect his status from here on. When asked why he made
the movie, he said that he had no choice in the
matter--he felt called to the assignment, and he was determined to
carry it out. Questions had been raised as to whether he can find a distributor.
Asked about it at the screening, Mr. Gibson said confidently, "Oh, I'll find a
distributor!"
The Passion should not be labeled a religious film, or something to be shown
only in churches. Compared with examples of recent Christian films, like
Left Behind, The Passion is a work of high art and great storytelling.
The rough cut I saw contained graphic scenes, including the seemingly
endless scourging of Jesus. The crucifixion scene is long, bloody and
painful to watch. It's very disturbing, but it's also moving at the
same time. While I was taking all of this in, I was thinking, "Christ did
this for ME, and he would have gone through it if I was the only one in all
the world, and the same goes for each person who has ever lived!"
Those in the Jewish community who worry that the film, which is
scheduled for release next Easter season ('04), might contain
anti-Semitic elements, or encourage people to persecute Jews, fear not. The film
does not indict Jews for the death of Jesus. It is faithful to the New
Testament account.
Also, Mr. Gibson, a devout Roman Catholic, does not elevate Mary
beyond what Scripture says of her, which will broaden the film's appeal to
Protestants.
The dialogue is in Aramaic and Latin. English subtitles are provided,
and they are very helpful in following the story line. A decision about
using them in the final version has not been made. My family and I tried to
persuade Mr. Gibson to leave the subtitles in, and my dad pointed out
that those who are unbelievers (or those who are weak in their
understanding) will have no idea of what's going on in the flashback scenes of Jesus'
life without subtitles.
In The Passion, few liberties are taken with the Gospel account, and
the extra dialogue added helps round out the characters without damaging
historical or Biblical accuracy. Satan is cleverly played as an asexual
being who at first seems to be an observer in the Garden of Gethsemane
(and other scenes), but then becomes a snake slithering between the
character's feet and attempting to wrap itself around the arm of the prostrate and
praying Jesus.
The film is an intense two hours. It uses unknown actors, which keeps
the focus on the message. By the end of the film (a unique portrayal of
the Resurrection), the viewer is exhausted!
Thirteen years ago, actor Mickey Rooney wrote an editorial for
Variety in which he said, "The onscreen depiction of religion is less than
flattering, and, as a Christian, I pray the era of denigrating religion on screen
comes to a screeching halt. And soon." His prayer has been answered in The
Passion. It is a soul-stirring film that deserves wide distribution and viewing. Its
message is not just for Christians, but for everyone. I hope you all will support
Mel Gibson's bold and courageous effort to portray the sacrifice that our Lord
made for us.
Yes, it is a disturbing film, but every person should see this realistic depiction
of what Christ did for them!
Blessings to you,
Danae Dobson
~~~~~~~~
Looks like something to check out, huh 8)
For more info, you can click on the picture above and you can also click this other link below (it's a different site)
http://www.family.org/topics/A0029433.cfm" title="http://www.family.org/topics/A0029433.cfm" target="_blank"http://www.family.org/topics/...
God Bless you all!!
< Heather>
Have you guys heard of this movie?? It's supposed to be in theaters in about 32 days.
Make this matter worthy of prayer...
This letter was written by the daughter of James Dobson. It was written
after a private screening she and her father had of "The Passion", Mel
Gibson's movie about Christ's final hours:
"Dear Friends:
A couple months ago, I had the unique privilege of accompanying my
Family to Mel Gibson's studio to see a private screening of his film, The
Passion. Many of you have probably heard about this portrayal of the last 12
hours in the earthly life of Jesus Christ. I can say that The Passion is the
most beautiful, profound, accurate, disturbing, realistic, and bloody
depiction of this story that I have ever seen! It is truly amazing, and it left
all of us speechless for a few minutes when it was over. Mr. Gibson
entered the room during the last ten minutes of the screening, and stayed for
an hour to discuss the content and to answer questions. He's hoping that my dad
and Focus on the Family will help promote it, and my dad has (without question!)
agreed to do so.
Mr. Gibson expressed a concern about his position in the entertainment industry,
and said that this film will affect his status from here on. When asked why he made
the movie, he said that he had no choice in the
matter--he felt called to the assignment, and he was determined to
carry it out. Questions had been raised as to whether he can find a distributor.
Asked about it at the screening, Mr. Gibson said confidently, "Oh, I'll find a
distributor!"
The Passion should not be labeled a religious film, or something to be shown
only in churches. Compared with examples of recent Christian films, like
Left Behind, The Passion is a work of high art and great storytelling.
The rough cut I saw contained graphic scenes, including the seemingly
endless scourging of Jesus. The crucifixion scene is long, bloody and
painful to watch. It's very disturbing, but it's also moving at the
same time. While I was taking all of this in, I was thinking, "Christ did
this for ME, and he would have gone through it if I was the only one in all
the world, and the same goes for each person who has ever lived!"
Those in the Jewish community who worry that the film, which is
scheduled for release next Easter season ('04), might contain
anti-Semitic elements, or encourage people to persecute Jews, fear not. The film
does not indict Jews for the death of Jesus. It is faithful to the New
Testament account.
Also, Mr. Gibson, a devout Roman Catholic, does not elevate Mary
beyond what Scripture says of her, which will broaden the film's appeal to
Protestants.
The dialogue is in Aramaic and Latin. English subtitles are provided,
and they are very helpful in following the story line. A decision about
using them in the final version has not been made. My family and I tried to
persuade Mr. Gibson to leave the subtitles in, and my dad pointed out
that those who are unbelievers (or those who are weak in their
understanding) will have no idea of what's going on in the flashback scenes of Jesus'
life without subtitles.
In The Passion, few liberties are taken with the Gospel account, and
the extra dialogue added helps round out the characters without damaging
historical or Biblical accuracy. Satan is cleverly played as an asexual
being who at first seems to be an observer in the Garden of Gethsemane
(and other scenes), but then becomes a snake slithering between the
character's feet and attempting to wrap itself around the arm of the prostrate and
praying Jesus.
The film is an intense two hours. It uses unknown actors, which keeps
the focus on the message. By the end of the film (a unique portrayal of
the Resurrection), the viewer is exhausted!
Thirteen years ago, actor Mickey Rooney wrote an editorial for
Variety in which he said, "The onscreen depiction of religion is less than
flattering, and, as a Christian, I pray the era of denigrating religion on screen
comes to a screeching halt. And soon." His prayer has been answered in The
Passion. It is a soul-stirring film that deserves wide distribution and viewing. Its
message is not just for Christians, but for everyone. I hope you all will support
Mel Gibson's bold and courageous effort to portray the sacrifice that our Lord
made for us.
Yes, it is a disturbing film, but every person should see this realistic depiction
of what Christ did for them!
Blessings to you,
Danae Dobson
~~~~~~~~
Looks like something to check out, huh 8)
For more info, you can click on the picture above and you can also click this other link below (it's a different site)
http://www.family.org/topics/A0029433.cfm" title="http://www.family.org/topics/A0029433.cfm" target="_blank"http://www.family.org/topics/...
God Bless you all!!
< Heather>
There...that's a little better!
01.17.04 (8:41 am) [edit]
Hey! Well, my blog is a little better than it was :P hehe I had a BIG mess there for a while!
Today's going pretty good. I'll probably go and get some new tires for my Jeep. It's getting to where my tires are kind of "slippery" Don't want to take any chances 8)
Anyway, to all you Christian women out there...have you read Provers 31? Check it out if you haven't...it basically describes a godly woman and how her character should be. It's my goal to be a Provers 31 woman!
[image]flyhoneydew_941781 107.jpg[/image]
Feel free to comment!
God Bless!!
< Heather >
Today's going pretty good. I'll probably go and get some new tires for my Jeep. It's getting to where my tires are kind of "slippery" Don't want to take any chances 8)
Anyway, to all you Christian women out there...have you read Provers 31? Check it out if you haven't...it basically describes a godly woman and how her character should be. It's my goal to be a Provers 31 woman!
[image]flyhoneydew_941781 107.jpg[/image]
Feel free to comment!
God Bless!!
< Heather >
This is what's on my heart...
01.15.04 (11:01 am) [edit]
[b]Flower In The Rain[/b]
from "Heavenly Place"
by Chris Eaton
You are the One
There's no one else
Who lifts me up
And gives me water from the well
But there's a hole
That seems to drain it all away
And once again I'm left in fear and doubt
When all my strength is crying out
Chorus:
So here I am again
Willing to be opened up and broken
Like a flower in the rain
Tell me what have I to do
To die and then be raised
To reach beyond the pain
Like a flower in the rain
The evil wind it blows a storm
To rock my world
Just when I think I'm safe and warm
I'm led astray far too easily
It's always hard for me to say I'm wrong
Until I know I can't go on
Repeat Chorus
Lord, you have searched me and know
When I sleep and when I rise
You're familiar with all my ways
Even the darkness will shine like the day
When you look into my heart
Hey guys:-) I'm staying strong! This song is kind of what's on my heart right now.
God Bless!!
~Heather
from "Heavenly Place"
by Chris Eaton
You are the One
There's no one else
Who lifts me up
And gives me water from the well
But there's a hole
That seems to drain it all away
And once again I'm left in fear and doubt
When all my strength is crying out
Chorus:
So here I am again
Willing to be opened up and broken
Like a flower in the rain
Tell me what have I to do
To die and then be raised
To reach beyond the pain
Like a flower in the rain
The evil wind it blows a storm
To rock my world
Just when I think I'm safe and warm
I'm led astray far too easily
It's always hard for me to say I'm wrong
Until I know I can't go on
Repeat Chorus
Lord, you have searched me and know
When I sleep and when I rise
You're familiar with all my ways
Even the darkness will shine like the day
When you look into my heart
Hey guys:-) I'm staying strong! This song is kind of what's on my heart right now.
God Bless!!
~Heather