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Spiritual messages in films: Incredibly Loud, and Marigold Hotel
Culturewatch ministry Damaris has produced resources to bring out spiritual and life lessons embedded in two great new film releases: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/7103
Downton Abbey and the value of storytelling in Christian ministry
Downton Abbey – what will happen next? How ever can we wait so long to find out? Why do we care?
Because we are wired for storytelling. Because we actually feel we 'know' these characters, indeed we love them.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/6178
Review: Studio Ghibli film Arrietty is beautiful at every level
Arrietty, the latest animation from Studio Ghibli: released in Japan in 2010, it came to Europe in early 2011 and UK/Australia in July. Sadly for N America, you'll have to wait till February 2012, for reasons I know not. Because it is a sheer delight. Pure treasure. The artwork and soundtrack are beautiful, detailed and subtle.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/5082
Using contemporary culture as starting point in evangelism
I think it’s important for Christians to use aspects of contemporary culture if they are serious about beginning a dialogue with non-Christians. Rev. John Stott (in Basic Christianity) has said: “The great tragedy in the church today is that evangelicals are biblical but not contemporary, while liberals are contemporary but not biblical. We need faithfulness to the ancient word and sensitivity to the modern world.”
http://internetevangelismday.com/contemporary-culture.php
Contextualization without compromise. Tell the gospel so it makes sense
Valuable explanation from Pastor Tullian Tchividjian of the strategic importance of biblical contextualization.
The ministry of Jesus clearly demonstrates this sort of contextualization.
Today’s popular culture also offers us multiple entry points for effective evangelism.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/1770
Avatar: new Cameron blockbuster promises embedded spiritual meaninngs and parallels.
Superlatives reign. Movie director Cameron does it again: probably the most expensive film ever made. And in 3D. Took 14 years to make. With its own language to out-Klingon Klingon.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/1127
