Good morning, Breaking for the norm this morning because I am really running late. I am fully caught up with the reading but just not a lot of time to put this page together which is telling me I need to change my routine with this if I'm going to continue doing pages every day. For both sites. The "night owl" in my makes it hard to have so much to accomplish in the morning before work. There is a look at the inner workings of me. :-}} Hope you all have a blessed day! I heard that "Jesus Revolution" had a respectable 3rd place finish at the box office over the weekend earning a whopping 15 million in sales (it was only expected to earn 5 mil or so it's opening weekend, so Hollywood is confused). Like normal. They really are out of touch with what folks want to see. We've known this forever. Thank you, Lionsgate, for being willing to produce wonderful movies like THIS through your studio that other Hollywood studios wouldn't want to touch.
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Good morning, The Bible Recap Reading: Numbers 8 - 10 The Bible Recap Podcast Day 58 It's a Monday. Running a bit late this morning so will have to do my reading this evening. Prayers for our Nation. I feel hopeful and optimistic. God is, after all, still GOD and HE will have HIS way in all the earth. GOD WINS. Have a blessed day. The Bible Recap Reading: Number 7 The Bible Recap Podcast Day 57 Here is my review of "Jesus Revolution", as posted on my other site.... it's lengthy. Sorry.... I did make it to Jesus Revolution yesterday. It did not disappoint. So nice to see a movie in a theater that I can truly find a deep connection with. Now, I was only seven years old in 1969 and while, like everyone else in the world, I knew about "hippies" and the rebellion of the younger generation against the "establishment" ... somewhat. When you're seven, watching the news isn't a priority. I always had my nose in a book, even that young. But I was touched by this "Jesus Revolution" when I met Jesus in a small, non-denominational church at the age of sixteen. You see, I didn't grow up in church at all. Though my parents were both Christians when they passed, they didn't raise us that way. This movie tells the story of how non-denominational churches like the one I met Jesus in were born in the early 70's. And how through a "spiritual awakening", God reset the steps of many in that younger generation back towards Him. The movie is a true story and a love story, focused on Greg Laurie and his wife Kathe (played by Joel Courtney and Anna Grace Barlow), meeting for the first time in 1969 and following the "hippie" path into drugs and rebellion, only to walk away from that feeling empty and lost. Until crossing paths with a street preacher named Lonnie Frisbee (played by Johnathan Rhoumie, who I know and love as Jesus in The Chosen - maybe the best portrayal of Jesus in the history of the entertainment world). I can say, I didn't know anything at all about the real Lonnie Frisbee before hearing about this movie, so I did spend a bit of time doing some research on him before watching the film. Lonnie Frisbee, walked into town one day and was picked up by the daughter of Pastor Chuck Smith (played by Kelsey Grammar - who was brilliant in this part. I've never liked Kelsey Grammar so much as I did watching him in this movie). Chuck Smith was the Pastor of a struggling Church called Calvary Church who, like most adults in that time thought the world was going to HELL literally while watching news reports of all the protests and violence and rebellion going on in the Country. Jeannette (played by Alley Loannides) was cynical about Church and her Father's inability to even try to understand her generation. And while she herself was not walking in rebellion or doing drugs, she was struggling with wanting to remain a part of a Church who refused to walk in love and support for those searching for hope. After hearing her father say, "if a hippie walks through the door, I'll ask him what they're thinking), the minute she met Lonnie, she knew this was the Hippie that could help her father understand. In the end, Chuck Smith embraced Lonnie and his "friends" and invited them all into his Church where Lonnie was allowed to preach his message, much to the frustration of the old board who ended up leaving. What followed was a "spiritual awakening" across the country, not just in California, that people still talk about today. Calvery Church exploded with so many young people on a search for God, they had to set up a large tent just to make room for them all. There were so many kids wanting to be baptized, they moved the baptisms to a beach (Pirates Cove) to make sure they all could be. Amazing to watch on screen. The testimony of those present that day is that on the day those "baptism" scenes were filmed, people were actually asking to be baptized and choosing Jesus for the first time during the filming of this movie with the real Pastor Greg Laurie on set to help. Amazing. The inspiration to tell this story on screen came when the folks at Kingdom Story began researching a couple of Time magazine covers from the late 60's - early 70's, one which asked the question "Is God Dead" and a few short years later which declared our country was having a "Jesus Revolution". After meeting Pastor Greg Laurie, Pastor of Harvest Ministries in California - one of the largest ministries of its kind), he knew he needed to tell the story from the perspective of one who not only lived it but had the steps of his life reset because of this Jesus Movement. Believe it or not, nothing I said up there is anything one couldn't get from one of the many previews of the movie. It was a wonderful experience watching this story unfold in such a beautiful way. It didn't leave out anything... even the fact that Lonnie Frisbee himself walked away from this movement he was so instrumental in establishing and fell away from his faith for a while, divorcing his wife and returning somewhat back to his "before Jesus" life. However, he did find his way back to Jesus before he died in 1993. Lonnie Frisbee is a clear picture of how God chooses to use "flawed" people to accomplish his purposes. So many times in history, even in Bible history, we see this. We are all human. We are all subject to making mistakes. In fact, we all do. It's the human condition. But if we are open, God can use us anyway to do great things. That is what this movie illustrates so beautifully. More than you all wanted to know, I'm sure. Go see the movie. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You might even see Jesus in a way you never have before through the telling of the 1969 Jesus Revolution. Have a blessed day. Good morning, The Bible Recap Reading: Numbers 5 - 6 The Bible Recap Podcast Day 56 "May his favor be upon you for a thousand generations, for your children and their children and their children and their children...." Something about the blessing of Aaron at the end of Numbers 6 made this song pop in my head and I will be hearing it all day long. If you are going to have an "ear worm song", this is a great one to have. And a great reminder that God WANTS to bless us all... every day... for all the days of our lives. Go see "Jesus Revolution". It's an important movie for this time in history. God Wins. Good morning, The Bible Recap Reading: Numbers 3 - 4 The Bible Recap Podcast Day 55 "Whether your role is up front visible to everyone, or working behind the scenes visible to no one, your role in service to your local Church is important to God". excerpt from the video. And a true statement. Looking forward to the weekend but need to get off to work. Prayers for our homes, our communities, our cities, our country and our world. God is working. Can you feel it? Have a blessed day! Good morning, The Bible Recap Reading: Numbers 1 - 2 The Bible Recap Podcast Day 54 "You can't escape God's plan for YOUR good and God's Glory". My favorite line from Tara-Leigh's podcast today. And good news for today's world. Numbers; another hard book to read through at the beginning but what strikes me is just how massive the Israelites were in number only thirteen months or so from their deliverance from Egypt. All part of the same family line we first met back in Genesis. I know... I keep advertising this movie... "Jesus Revolution". I am going to try hard to make it to the theater this weekend to see it as I have a feeling that it is a very important story for us today. And a very timely story being told at this crucial time in human history. As soon as I watch it, I will give a full review. Probably on both sites. And remember, the more people who flock to see it in its opening weekend, the better chance it will have of being extended so go this weekend if you can! This is one movie that needs the full support of the Christian community if we want to keep seeing quality stories like this being told on the big screen! Have a blessed day! Good morning, The Bible Recap Reading: Leviticus 26 - 27 The Bible Recap Podcast Day 53 I have made it through Leviticus! Proud of myself for staying on track. One thing I'm looking forward to this week is going to see "Jesus Revolution"... which will premiere this weekend. While college campuses are experiencing a move of God among their students... we have a movie coming out in theaters that highlights a time in our history when God DID move among our young people bringing about a spiritual awakening. There are no coincidences. The movies star just happens to be the actor who so brilliantly plays Jesus in "The Chosen". There are no coincidences. Despite the people who want to throw stones at any move of God, God's hand is all over this. And HE is where the joy is. God Wins. Good morning, The Bible Recap reading Leviticus 24 & 25 The Bible Recap Podcast Day 52 I won't lie; I'll be happy when we get through Leviticus. I have such admiration for Tara-Leigh who can read through ALL books of the Bible - even the ones that are more difficult to read through - and see Jesus on every page. This is my desire for myself. The Bible IS the living, breathing word of God. I've been a Christian since I was sixteen years old and, in some ways, I feel like I'm still a baby - always needing to learn from my Father in heaven something new that I've never seen before simply becuase I haven't ever really put a priority on looking. In some ways, I feel like I've grown stagnant... stuck in one place never moving forward with what JESUS has for me. Always happy to sit in Church and let my Pastor explain the truth of scripture to me, but never really seeking out GOD's truth for myself. Any time I've ever tried to work my way through a Bible In One Year effort, it is the book of Leviticus where I lose my way. I feel like if I can make it through Leviticus this time, the effort to make it through the full year will be EASY... and I'm looking forward to being able to say on the final day of the year... I DID IT! And I know I will be a stronger Christian and a stronger person for having accomplished this feat. GOD WINS... and HE truly is where the joy is. Have a blessed day! Good morning, The Bible Recap Reading: Leviticus 22 - 23 The Bible Recap Podcast Day 51 This morning, I am taking a day off and trying to fully catch up with my reading through today. All these laws we are reading through prohibiting evil behavior, most of which is prevalent in today's world. A reminder of the fallen world we live in. But the good news is that God is a God who loves. Who Listens. Who understands fully the plight of his people. And who WILL reach out HIS hand to heal and to save the lost. He loves us and we know that in the end, GOD WINS. We hold on firmly to this truth; that Jesus is the one who can do impossible things. Jesus truly is where the JOY is. Our daily reminder from Tara-Leigh. Good morning, The Bible Recap reading: Leviticus 19 - 21 The Bible Recap Podcast for Day 50 Will be doing my reading this afternoon. I feel like I'm struggling through this page every day. Not feeling terribly inspired. I truly want to get the site back to its original purpose, which was to draw attention to faith and family friendly, inspirational options in the Entertainment world. But for some reason, that has proven to be difficult. Is it time to let the site go? Is it time to "repurpose" it maybe? Praying for God's direction. In the meantime, prayers for our nation. And trusting God to give me a clearer vision for this site. Have a blessed day. Good morning, The Bible Recap reading: Leviticus - 18 The Bible Recap Podcast Day 49 This is the second day in a row that my computer crashed right after completing my message here. Not sure what is going on but anyway... can't really remember all that was here except me saying... I really do think me taking the time to mention the Bible Recap here is helping me stay focused on staying on track with it and.... let's see... Oh... I recall mentioning that there are a lot of very interesting things happening in the world right now. Can't wait to see where it is all leading to from a Heavenly perspective. But I know this. God IS where the joy is - thank you Tara-Leigh for the daily reminder - and that GOD WINS. Have a blessed day. Good morning, I will be doing my The Bible Recap this evening. It seems to be working out that way a lot for me. Just not a morning person. But... I am keeping up with it well and am enjoying the Patreon Group that I joined for this. I don't know if anyone here is really engaging in the videos and the read so in the interest of time this morning, I'm not doing the full thing. IF anyone WANTS me to continue that, please let me know. I had a full thing here all about how "Jesus Gets Us"... the ads I've been seeing on TV. And a story from my life. Then my computer crashed and when it finally came back up, that whole story had gotten lost. Now I don't have time to redo it. Maybe another day. Prayers for our homes, families, communities and our world. And yes, Jesus does GET us, even when we don't GET ourselves. Have a blessed day! Good morning, The Bible Recap Reading: Leviticus 11 - 13 The Bible Recap Podcast Day 47 Jesus, help me to see YOU in scripture... every time I read it... even when it's the book of Leviticus. I'm trying. But will have to finish the read this evening as I am officially out of time. I do wish I had more time during the day to interact on this page. Sadly, it's just really hard when I'm at work. Prayers for our homes, our communities and our Nation. Hope you all have a blessed day! Good morning, The Bible Recap Reading: Leviticus 8 - 10 The Bible Recap Podcast Day 46 This will be one of those "finish the reading later in the day" days. Prayers for our families, our communities, our nation today. God Wins. And as Tara likes to remind us, HE is where the JOY is - even when reading through books like "Leviticus". I'm trying to see it... Jesus help me not to lose site of the goal of seeing YOU in every chapter of the Bible. Make these early chapters come to life for me as I read through them. Have a blessed day! Good morning, The Bible Recap reading: Leviticus 5-7 The Bible Recap Podcast Day 45 It amazes me how much she can find to explain in these books. Maybe one day, I'll be able to read through all these rules and find as much to be excited about as Tara. I admit, sometimes my mind wanders when I'm reading through some of these chapters. But through Tara's eyes, I've learned what I should have been noticing is that God wants to be NEAR to us, sinful natures and all. That's amazing news. Hope you all are paying attention to Asbury University in Kentucky. A chapel meeting last Wednesday has turned into a full-blown revival that hasn't ended yet. Classes are being cancelled. People are being moved in prayer and worship. And this isn't the first time. They have a history at this Christian University. Which Dutch explains.... I love Dutch Sheets... and here is him talking about what is happening in Kentucky. This is something we should all be longing for and encouraged about because it is what we have been praying for. A move of God to help us in this time we are living in. I'm amazed... |