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Isaac Watts

Friday, July 17th, 2009
Isaac Watts (the "Father of English Hymnody") was born on this day in 1674.  Poor Isaac took quite a beating for his "contemporary" hymns (some things haven't changed).  But he persevered and did the church a great service. Mars Hill has an interesting (and brief - 4 min, 13 sec) video overview of his life and of the controversy surrounding his music.  You can find it Read More

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Movies?

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009
Here are some questions that theologian John Frame has in mind when watching a film:

1. Who wrote the film? Who produced it? Who directed it? Do we know through the writings and previous work of these people anything about their philosophy of life? The previous works of actors are also important. Actors… Read More

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Hope for Baltimore

Friday, May 22nd, 2009
Here's Christ Tomlin doing "God of this City."  For another version of this song, one that I like even more but couldn't post visit http://www.marshillchurch.org/media/ex-nihilo (once there, you'll need to scroll down and find "Greater Things").  This song expresses our hope for Baltimore.  Read More

Posted in film, missional, music | 5 Comments »

Lasting marriage

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009
Here's a nice film representing the stages of a lasting marriage.  "What God has joined, let not man separate."   Read More

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Perspective on Fear

Monday, May 18th, 2009
I think we can learn from this.  And maybe you'll want to pass it around a bit too.  (As always, if you want to see it full screen, just click on the youtube badge).  Read More

Posted in film, missional living | 2 Comments »