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R2-D2 is My Superhero

R2-D2 Droid

The Quirky Star Wars Robot Teaches Us to Keep the Faith

 

My neighbor knows I love to find the gospel in a good movie. When she invited me to speak at her student ministry’s winter retreat, it wasn’t long before a text came through, “Hey do you think you could incorporate R2-D2 into one of your talks?” For some reason, their graphic designer decided to put R2-D2 on the front of their t-shirts, and it became a theme for the weekend.

 

But here’s the deal. You ready for a confession? I feel like I need to look around both shoulders to make sure no one is eavesdropping. Read more

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Jesus? I know him!

Watching Elf

Exercising faith in a world full of cynics: what Buddy the Elf teaches us about the gospel

 

Though I normally write about Disney and the gospel, this one makes it worth deviating from the norm. Disney-produced or not, this Jon Favreau-directed film became a Christmastime classic in my house almost twenty years ago. Since it’s considered newer to the repertoire of classic must-see Christmas movies, it’s hard to believe it’s been around that long. Along with so many others, the joy-filled, child-like antics of Buddy, the beloved giant green and yellow elf, will probably be featured on our screen sometimes after the turkey dinner on Thursday and before the tryptophan coma kicks in.

But…have you ever thought of it as a messenger of the gospel?!

You know the story. Starring Will Farrell as the main character, the movie, Elf depicts Read more

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