What a great concept! To blend together such talent, drive and creativity in such a short time is awesome! I wish I lived much closer so that I could be a part of the fun, if even just by watching the finished products.
This is about people coming together to draw a passage from Scripture out of a hat, following along an overarching theme and making a movie about it an 168 hours - one week. I was involved in forensics in high school and college. (That's competitive speaking, NOT dead bodies.) I would participate in the impromptu events and have since judged them several times. However, this is the ultimate! LOVE IT! Not sure if I could do it well, but would love to be a part of it somehow one day. Maybe that should be on my "7s" list from a previous post.
Saturday, March 04, 2006
Mass-marketing overkill
I've just come across something rather interesting. It's a satire and only about 4 minutes long. Remember, it's a satire. Love to hear what you are thinking. You can see an interview with the filmmaker here.
I agree that it's somewhat nauseating how overthetop things seemed to get with some of the movies, those marketed to the church or not (The Passion OR Harry Potter). This isn't limited to movies either, look at Gary Chapman's Love Language or Rick Warren's Purpose Driven Life. I in fact, am often more drawn to those that are less promoted or I wait longer to read or see that particular book. There's something with that mob-mentality that makes me leary of certain successes. Sometimes more is not better, people, it's just more. There doesn't always need to be a sequel. There doesn't always need to be commentary. God created us with amazing minds and creativity, give me a little credit for coming up with some things on my own.
I agree that it's somewhat nauseating how overthetop things seemed to get with some of the movies, those marketed to the church or not (The Passion OR Harry Potter). This isn't limited to movies either, look at Gary Chapman's Love Language or Rick Warren's Purpose Driven Life. I in fact, am often more drawn to those that are less promoted or I wait longer to read or see that particular book. There's something with that mob-mentality that makes me leary of certain successes. Sometimes more is not better, people, it's just more. There doesn't always need to be a sequel. There doesn't always need to be commentary. God created us with amazing minds and creativity, give me a little credit for coming up with some things on my own.
Friday, March 03, 2006
I've been tagged
I never was good at tag, but I think I can handle this one from San Nakji.
7 things to do before I die:
1. Go see Punxsutawney Phil on Groundhog Day
2. travel abroad again
3. have a job I enjoy, with people I enjoy (I want both, not one or the other)
4. do nothing but watch movies with someone who will enjoy them with me for 2 straight days
5. have a travel experience that goes as planned (don't travel with me - ever, it never goes well)
6. finish my damn thesis
7. act again on a stage somewhere (OK, so my dream is Dolly from Hello, Dolly, but I know that's way out of my league and I'm OK with that one)
7 things I cannot do:
1. listen to suction sounds too long before gagging (I work at a hospital)
2. Blog without using ()
3. watch Les Mis without crying like a baby
4. sports
5. let go of Kansas
6. believe how hard this really is to come up with 7 things
7. bear lying
7 things I say most often:
1. fabulous
2. I am the Queen of the Freakin' Universe
3. y'all
4. honey (not sure why I've picked this one up, I think it's to avoid people thinking I'm actually from the Frozen Tundra)
5. Don't steal my joy!
6. Dear God, let them approve my thesis SOON!
7. wanna get an adult beverage?
7 books I love:
1. To Kill a Mockingbird
2. Bible
3. Safely Home
4. The Giant Jam Sandwich
5. Bembleman's Bakery
6. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
7. have to add Memoirs of a Geisha, as I am almost done with it and it preoccupies my mind
7 movies I can watch over and over again:
1. When Harry Met Sally
2. Kiss Me Kate
3. Godfather's 1 & 2
4. Moulin Rouge
5. Cinema Paradiso
6. Babette's Feast
7. Veggie Tales - Josh and the Big Wall
7 things to do before I die:
1. Go see Punxsutawney Phil on Groundhog Day
2. travel abroad again
3. have a job I enjoy, with people I enjoy (I want both, not one or the other)
4. do nothing but watch movies with someone who will enjoy them with me for 2 straight days
5. have a travel experience that goes as planned (don't travel with me - ever, it never goes well)
6. finish my damn thesis
7. act again on a stage somewhere (OK, so my dream is Dolly from Hello, Dolly, but I know that's way out of my league and I'm OK with that one)
7 things I cannot do:
1. listen to suction sounds too long before gagging (I work at a hospital)
2. Blog without using ()
3. watch Les Mis without crying like a baby
4. sports
5. let go of Kansas
6. believe how hard this really is to come up with 7 things
7. bear lying
7 things I say most often:
1. fabulous
2. I am the Queen of the Freakin' Universe
3. y'all
4. honey (not sure why I've picked this one up, I think it's to avoid people thinking I'm actually from the Frozen Tundra)
5. Don't steal my joy!
6. Dear God, let them approve my thesis SOON!
7. wanna get an adult beverage?
7 books I love:
1. To Kill a Mockingbird
2. Bible
3. Safely Home
4. The Giant Jam Sandwich
5. Bembleman's Bakery
6. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
7. have to add Memoirs of a Geisha, as I am almost done with it and it preoccupies my mind
7 movies I can watch over and over again:
1. When Harry Met Sally
2. Kiss Me Kate
3. Godfather's 1 & 2
4. Moulin Rouge
5. Cinema Paradiso
6. Babette's Feast
7. Veggie Tales - Josh and the Big Wall
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Worship
This is from The Worship Sourcebook, published jointly by the Calvin institute of Christian Worship, Faith Alive Christian Resources and Baker Books.
Worship calls for our best offerings. When we practice music, prepare words to speak, set aside gifts of money and time to offer, and ensure that we are rested and ready to give our undivided attention, we are practicing the kind of excellence worthy of our great and gracious God.
This struck me as I read it last night. How often am I half-asleep as I read Scripture? How often does my mind wander as I listen to the sermon on a Sunday morning? Am I really giving God my best offering? How often do I go to church because I think that I have to not because I want to? Granted, I am always glad that I did and typically garner something from the service that the Holy Spirit has prepared for me. But, I love to sleep late and sometimes forget that my alertness to God's moving through worship is a form of worship. OK, I don't forget, I didn't even realize it until I read this in my church newsletter last night.
God deserves my best and he isn't getting it. Not even close. I'm a bit ashamed. Time to do something about it though and not wallow in it.
This quote talks of giving our best. That doesn't mean, however, that only the best will do as far as speaking and music and clothes and large amounts of money. It's about the best that each person has to offer. Some people just have more of one thing or another to offer. Some have glorious voices, there best is different then those who can't carry a tune. BOTH are giving a great offering though because they are giving their best and praise the Lord for those people who give, regardless of their talent, as long as it's the best.
That's exciting for me. Yea Jesus!
Worship calls for our best offerings. When we practice music, prepare words to speak, set aside gifts of money and time to offer, and ensure that we are rested and ready to give our undivided attention, we are practicing the kind of excellence worthy of our great and gracious God.
This struck me as I read it last night. How often am I half-asleep as I read Scripture? How often does my mind wander as I listen to the sermon on a Sunday morning? Am I really giving God my best offering? How often do I go to church because I think that I have to not because I want to? Granted, I am always glad that I did and typically garner something from the service that the Holy Spirit has prepared for me. But, I love to sleep late and sometimes forget that my alertness to God's moving through worship is a form of worship. OK, I don't forget, I didn't even realize it until I read this in my church newsletter last night.
God deserves my best and he isn't getting it. Not even close. I'm a bit ashamed. Time to do something about it though and not wallow in it.
This quote talks of giving our best. That doesn't mean, however, that only the best will do as far as speaking and music and clothes and large amounts of money. It's about the best that each person has to offer. Some people just have more of one thing or another to offer. Some have glorious voices, there best is different then those who can't carry a tune. BOTH are giving a great offering though because they are giving their best and praise the Lord for those people who give, regardless of their talent, as long as it's the best.
That's exciting for me. Yea Jesus!
My dating life
I mentioned in a previous post that I have a 'different' view on dating. Here it is in all it's glory:
I've been single for a long time, no need to mention how long.
So, shortly after I moved to the Twin Cities, I made a resolution. If I wasn't going to have any real dates, I was going to make up my own. Here's how it all works. If I dine with a guy sitting directly to my side or directly across from me - it's a date. If we drive anywhere where a man and I are both in the front or the back seats - it's a date. If there's a bunch of us hangin' out, but I'm sitting next to a guy - it's a date. If a guy and I are doing something together, regardless of what - it's a date. It doesn't matter that none of these are real dates. The key is that I'm deluded enough to be entertained by these 'dates' of mine, but not delusional enough to think that they are real.
It's great fun though to tell guys, in the midst of our activity, that I'm enjoying the date. Some of them are terrified, thinking that I'm serious. I let them squirm just a bit and then let them off the hook. All my friends here know the scoop now, and we just joke about it and have fun - which really is my whole point. And it makes me feel better about not dating anyone. While roses are not involved this way, a good time is had by all. It doesn't really get my mom off my back about not being married, but at least I'm having fun 'dating around.'
Have I ever mentioned that it doesn't take much to entertain me and that usually it's the simple things in life that do?
I've been single for a long time, no need to mention how long.
So, shortly after I moved to the Twin Cities, I made a resolution. If I wasn't going to have any real dates, I was going to make up my own. Here's how it all works. If I dine with a guy sitting directly to my side or directly across from me - it's a date. If we drive anywhere where a man and I are both in the front or the back seats - it's a date. If there's a bunch of us hangin' out, but I'm sitting next to a guy - it's a date. If a guy and I are doing something together, regardless of what - it's a date. It doesn't matter that none of these are real dates. The key is that I'm deluded enough to be entertained by these 'dates' of mine, but not delusional enough to think that they are real.
It's great fun though to tell guys, in the midst of our activity, that I'm enjoying the date. Some of them are terrified, thinking that I'm serious. I let them squirm just a bit and then let them off the hook. All my friends here know the scoop now, and we just joke about it and have fun - which really is my whole point. And it makes me feel better about not dating anyone. While roses are not involved this way, a good time is had by all. It doesn't really get my mom off my back about not being married, but at least I'm having fun 'dating around.'
Have I ever mentioned that it doesn't take much to entertain me and that usually it's the simple things in life that do?
Japan job interview
Last week I journeyed to Colorado to interview with the Japanese consulate to teach English in Japan. I will know something in early April. I have no idea how the interview went, really. They asked some good hard questions that I had not thought of yet. It was good to think of those things though. I really don't know.
Do I still want to move to Japan for a year to teach English? yes
Do I have any idea if I will be hired? nope
Will I live if I don't get it? yea
I've decided that if I am not hired, I'll move on to another cultural area - Latino. I'll brush up on my espanol and forge ahead. What I'd love to do is move to Colorado (the Springs or up north in the Longmont region, perhaps) and get a job or volunteer within that culture. Any suggestions or job openings?
Beyond the interview . . .
I had a great time in Colorado. It was so much fun to hang with my friends and family. Celebrated Pancake Day early with the fam in Denver (they're from L-town). Had one of my 'dates' (another post) at a fun Brazilian steakhouse with so much food I could burst! I could just list everything I did and then add, "it was great!" but I won't make you suffer. I learned some good things about myself and my life while I was away and that was really good. I didn't really gain any strong insight into what's next, but perhaps a slight direction as well as some things that are not in my future. It's always good to know something, even if it's a no. (Clear as mud?)
I did get to go to the good Friar's Sunday evening aka second service. That's why I flew out on Monday morning because I realy wanted to support him in that and see what it is he is working so hard on these days. I enjoyed it. I understand that there was a smaller turn-out than normal (perhaps they all heard that I was coming and were overwhelmed by the thought of my presence). It was good though and I'm glad I stayed even though it sucked getting up that early the next morning to fly back north.
Worship was about loving the unlovable and asking God to show us who and how to love each day. I'm trying to put that into practice as I prepare for work each morning, before I even get out of bed. I have a few folks I'd rather just ignore, but it's just not possible.
Another dear friend, Andrea, said something wonderful to me today. "Well friend, I pray God gives you influence for his kingdom, since he has certainly used your passion to ignite the fires for Pancake Day." I'm praying that God will ignite some fires in my heart for folks to have us all see his joy.
I'm pooped. I've eaten too many pancakes - they're making me tired. Doesn't matter, I'm having more for supper - yeehaw!
Do I still want to move to Japan for a year to teach English? yes
Do I have any idea if I will be hired? nope
Will I live if I don't get it? yea
I've decided that if I am not hired, I'll move on to another cultural area - Latino. I'll brush up on my espanol and forge ahead. What I'd love to do is move to Colorado (the Springs or up north in the Longmont region, perhaps) and get a job or volunteer within that culture. Any suggestions or job openings?
Beyond the interview . . .
I had a great time in Colorado. It was so much fun to hang with my friends and family. Celebrated Pancake Day early with the fam in Denver (they're from L-town). Had one of my 'dates' (another post) at a fun Brazilian steakhouse with so much food I could burst! I could just list everything I did and then add, "it was great!" but I won't make you suffer. I learned some good things about myself and my life while I was away and that was really good. I didn't really gain any strong insight into what's next, but perhaps a slight direction as well as some things that are not in my future. It's always good to know something, even if it's a no. (Clear as mud?)
I did get to go to the good Friar's Sunday evening aka second service. That's why I flew out on Monday morning because I realy wanted to support him in that and see what it is he is working so hard on these days. I enjoyed it. I understand that there was a smaller turn-out than normal (perhaps they all heard that I was coming and were overwhelmed by the thought of my presence). It was good though and I'm glad I stayed even though it sucked getting up that early the next morning to fly back north.
Worship was about loving the unlovable and asking God to show us who and how to love each day. I'm trying to put that into practice as I prepare for work each morning, before I even get out of bed. I have a few folks I'd rather just ignore, but it's just not possible.
Another dear friend, Andrea, said something wonderful to me today. "Well friend, I pray God gives you influence for his kingdom, since he has certainly used your passion to ignite the fires for Pancake Day." I'm praying that God will ignite some fires in my heart for folks to have us all see his joy.
I'm pooped. I've eaten too many pancakes - they're making me tired. Doesn't matter, I'm having more for supper - yeehaw!
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