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Redemptive analogies - a key to meaningful communication of the Christian gospel
Don Richardson defined the concept of redemptive analogy in his books Peace Child and Eternity in Their Hearts. He explained how, embedded in a culture, there is usually some practice or understanding which can be used to demonstrate the Gospel. Findings these sometimes unexpected keys has been called a gorilla moment.
http://internetevangelismday.com/redemptive-parallel.php
Finding Christian themes and meanings in film and movies as starting point for evangelism using popular culture
Suppose God sent you a letter. And in it, He offered you a gift – a simple evangelistic approach similar to the parables that Jesus used. Something that would engage with people’s interests, and employ a common language and experience. Would you want to use it?
http://internetevangelismday.com/popular-culture.php
Book review: Hollwood Worldviews - Watching Films with Wisdom and Discernment by Brian Godawa
Movies are the predominant form of story-telling in the modern world. So it is vital that we understand how engage with them, interpret them, and be thougthful rather than passive consumers.
Godawa is both a successful screenwriter (To End All Wars) and a committed Christian, and he brings insider’s insights to help the rest of us. He guides us through the place of redemption in film, the tricks screenwriters use to communicate their message, and the mental and spiritual discipline required for watching movies.
http://internetevangelismday.com/bookreviews/hollywood-worldviews.php
Augmented reality, mobile phones, and Christian truth: seeing the unseen
Yet another mobile phone facility on the way: ‘augmented reality’. It overlays additional information on what you can see around you, in the same way as a pilot’s ‘head-up’ screen. Will it turn into a useful feature?
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/2054
The Healing Power of Making a Difference - #6117
Maybe it's time for you to think more about "giving your life away" - about a mission you could become involved in. You may have some very real limitations, and hurts, and handicaps. But there is someone you can help with what you know; whether it's in person, through letters, or emails, with the phone, at least you can tell them about your Jesus and help take them to heaven with you.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-mission/the-healing-power-of-making-a-differ...
"Members" in the Bible: Romans 12:3-5
We are all equal members in the body of Christ. It's quite easy for one member to think more highly of themselves, but Paul tells us that we all belong to each other and to think of ourselves with sober judgment. There is a meaning and purpose in every believer's life.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%2012:3-5&version=NIV
When You're Tired of a Small, Small World - #3345
God's been waiting for you to get tired of your small, small world - so tired that you would fall on your knees before Him and trust Him to make your life so much bigger - bigger than you ever thought it could be.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-most-important-relationship/when-you-are-tir...
Ron Hutchcraft Ministries, Inc. - Groundhog Day Blues - #9198 | Radio Program | A Life That Matters
This is the day Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, hits front pages across the country. It’s Groundhog Day and they’ve got the groundhog! The little guy tells us if we’ll have six more weeks of winter based on whether or not he sees his shadow. There’s even a movie called Groundhog Day centered on this scientific event. Bill Murray is a cynical newsman who has a strange experience as he’s covering the event. He keeps reliving the same day over and over again—Groundhog Day. It drives him crazy, but ultimately it changes his life.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-life-that-matters/radio-program/groundhog-day-blues-9198
Ron Hutchcraft Ministries - Built to Last - #5341
All that really matters now is what's going to last, and it's tragic how ultimately meaningless much of what we spend ourselves on really is. It could be that God has arranged it for someone to be listening right now who is pouring a lot into goals and stuff that really don't matter much. He's been trying to get a wakeup call through to you so you could rearrange your priorities to make a far greater difference with the rest of your life than you've made until now.
http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Most-Important-Relationship/Built-to-Last-5341
Ron Hutchcraft Ministries - The Pieces Without The Plan - #3864
Actually, that's a description of some of our lives: pieces without the plan--because we're away from the only One who has the plan. I guess, in a way, life is a mystery quilt. All we can see is the block we're working on right now. But every once in a while, we find ourselves asking that question that has haunted us for years, "Why am I doing all this? What does all this make?"
http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Hard-Times/The-Pieces-Without-The-Plan-3864