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It’s not a coincidence that ABC is presenting a show, “Resurrection” on the Sunday nights leading up to Easter.
I won’t watch it, (my TV time is maxed out by Jeopardy, The Amazing Race and Chopped) but I was intrigued enough to do a little research.
Resurrection’s tag line is “Imagine the Impossible.”
Synopsis: “The people of Arcadia, Missouri are forever changed when their deceased loved ones suddenly start to return.”
A critic who previewed two episodes wrote, “Basically, Resurrection is like ‘Touched by the Angel’ meets ‘The X-Files’" and “…it’s incredibly shrewd of ABC to spin elements of religion into it with Resurrection. The concept, after all, has been fascinating us for centuries.”
“Resurrection…fascinating us for centuries.” Really? You think so?
I’m no expert, but isn’t the resurrection of Jesus the top moment of all time? Isn’t the belief in a resurrected Son of God what the rest of Christian faith is based on? To me, without the resurrection of Jesus, my supernatural is just natural.
I’m not criticizing the critic; just supersizing the point he underplayed.
LENT
Tony, a pastor/friend of mine wrote this week, “Each year about this time we hear, ‘What are you giving up for Lent?’ Another way to look at the season of Lent is to ask, ‘What new practice will I be embracing for Lent?’ Perhaps you will choose Bible study, acts of service, or increased time with God.”
My new practice: I’m looking to see God in the “ordinary” and share Him with others. In a world filled with evil, doubts and despair, so many people are looking for miracles and examples of faith. Hollywood is dramatizing it. For Lent, I’m going to try to live so others see Christ--the resurrected Christ—through me.
I’m going to celebrate it until Easter, then endeavor to live it beyond the 40 days of Lent. Like the 40 days of purpose from “The Purpose Driven Life,” what I do on day 41, day 50, day 60, day 90, is more important than just the first forty.
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I THEN SHALL LIVE by Gloria Gaither
I then shall live as one who’s been forgiven;
I’ll walk with joy to know my debts are paid.
I know my name is clear before my Father;
I am His child, and I am not afraid.
So greatly pardoned, I’ll forgive my brother,
The law of love I gladly will obey.
I then shall live as one who’s learned compassion;
I’ve been so loved that I’ll risk loving too.
I know how fear builds walls instead of bridges;
I’ll dare to see another’s point of view.
And when relationships demand commitment,
Then I’ll be there to care and follow through.
Your kingdom come around and through and in me;
Your power and glory, let them shine through me;
Your Hallowed name, O may I bear with honor,
And may You living Kingdom come in me.
The Bread of Life, O may I share with honor,
And may You feed a hungry world through me.
Amen. Amen. Amen.
It’s not a coincidence that ABC is presenting a show, “Resurrection” on the Sunday nights leading up to Easter.
I won’t watch it, (my TV time is maxed out by Jeopardy, The Amazing Race and Chopped) but I was intrigued enough to do a little research.
Resurrection’s tag line is “Imagine the Impossible.”
Synopsis: “The people of Arcadia, Missouri are forever changed when their deceased loved ones suddenly start to return.”
A critic who previewed two episodes wrote, “Basically, Resurrection is like ‘Touched by the Angel’ meets ‘The X-Files’" and “…it’s incredibly shrewd of ABC to spin elements of religion into it with Resurrection. The concept, after all, has been fascinating us for centuries.”
“Resurrection…fascinating us for centuries.” Really? You think so?
I’m no expert, but isn’t the resurrection of Jesus the top moment of all time? Isn’t the belief in a resurrected Son of God what the rest of Christian faith is based on? To me, without the resurrection of Jesus, my supernatural is just natural.
I’m not criticizing the critic; just supersizing the point he underplayed.
LENT
Tony, a pastor/friend of mine wrote this week, “Each year about this time we hear, ‘What are you giving up for Lent?’ Another way to look at the season of Lent is to ask, ‘What new practice will I be embracing for Lent?’ Perhaps you will choose Bible study, acts of service, or increased time with God.”
My new practice: I’m looking to see God in the “ordinary” and share Him with others. In a world filled with evil, doubts and despair, so many people are looking for miracles and examples of faith. Hollywood is dramatizing it. For Lent, I’m going to try to live so others see Christ--the resurrected Christ—through me.
I’m going to celebrate it until Easter, then endeavor to live it beyond the 40 days of Lent. Like the 40 days of purpose from “The Purpose Driven Life,” what I do on day 41, day 50, day 60, day 90, is more important than just the first forty.
****
I THEN SHALL LIVE by Gloria Gaither
I then shall live as one who’s been forgiven;
I’ll walk with joy to know my debts are paid.
I know my name is clear before my Father;
I am His child, and I am not afraid.
So greatly pardoned, I’ll forgive my brother,
The law of love I gladly will obey.
I then shall live as one who’s learned compassion;
I’ve been so loved that I’ll risk loving too.
I know how fear builds walls instead of bridges;
I’ll dare to see another’s point of view.
And when relationships demand commitment,
Then I’ll be there to care and follow through.
Your kingdom come around and through and in me;
Your power and glory, let them shine through me;
Your Hallowed name, O may I bear with honor,
And may You living Kingdom come in me.
The Bread of Life, O may I share with honor,
And may You feed a hungry world through me.
Amen. Amen. Amen.