I just watched the final episodes of this season’s 24. I know that 24 has come in for a lot of criticism for its portrayal of torture (plus its violence etc) and I too would have significant problems with this aspect of the series. Despite this, however, I have to admit to enjoying this kind of edge-of-your-seat action and I think [...]
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Forgiving Jack Bauer
Posted: June 8, 2009 in Forgiveness, TV ShowsTags: 24, 24 season 7 episode 24, Confession, Forgiveness, Jack Bauer
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Rachel Getting Married – The Reality of Forgiveness
Posted: April 23, 2009 in Forgiveness, MoviesTags: Anne Hathaway, Forgiveness, Rachel Getting Married
Think about the parable of the Prodigal Son… then imagine instead of two sons there are two daughters… and instead of a party being thrown for the younger daughter after she comes home imagine the younger son coming home to a party being thrown for the older daughter… and imagine that the younger prodigal daughter only comes home because she [...]
Heroes – A Prayer for God to “Just Show Up”.
Posted: April 8, 2009 in Forgiveness, TV ShowsTags: Confession, Heroes, Jesus Christ, Prayer
I’m watching “Heroes” with the girls (not quite Ruth’s thing). There is probably not another TV show at present which mentions God as much. Until recently there was a voice over introduction and conclusion to each episode which asked profound questions about who we are as humans – and often in relation to God and [...]
