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Monday June 23, 2008

Fireproof, the Movie
Here’s a forthcoming movie starring Kirk Cameron and created by the guys behind Facing the Giants.


No Greater Love
And speaking of movies, here’s another “faith-based” one that’s coming soon.


When to Leave Your Church
John MacArthur on a subject that is always difficult to address.


Inured
Ted Slater has a warning about becoming inured to the violence and other negative elements in movies. “Sometimes I have to say ‘no’ to my inclination to see a movie, despite its cultural significance. Yes, for the sake of spiritual sensitivity and at the expense of cultural relevance, sometimes I have to throw the baby out with the bath water.”


God and Sports
Trillia has an interview with Stephen Altrogge, author of the forthcoming Game Day for the Glory of God.


Darwinists for Jesus
The NY Times has an article about Michael Dowd and his recent book Thank God for Evolution.


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