Sun, 27 September 2009 Jesus created parables – stories with spiritual meaning – to teach his audiences. Paul, the author of many of the letters that we now call “books” of the Bible, quoted mainstream poets and plays in his writings. Both used creative ways to teach regular people about a God who desires to know and to lead us. On that note, every year Momentum discusses some of the most popular films that have been released over the last year. We ask, “What eternal truths can we learn from these popular stories? How can these movies be used as parables that move us forward to love God, love people, and serve the world?” |
Sun, 20 September 2009 Jesus created parables – stories with spiritual meaning – to teach his audiences. Paul, the author of many of the letters that we now call “books” of the Bible, quoted mainstream poets and plays in his writings. Both used creative ways to teach regular people about a God who desires to know and to lead us. On that note, every year Momentum discusses some of the most popular films that have been released over the last year. We ask, “What eternal truths can we learn from these popular stories? How can these movies be used as parables that move us forward to love God, love people, and serve the world?” |
Sun, 13 September 2009 Jesus created parables – stories with spiritual meaning – to teach his audiences. Paul, the author of many of the letters that we now call “books” of the Bible, quoted mainstream poets and plays in his writings. Both used creative ways to teach regular people about a God who desires to know and to lead us. On that note, every year Momentum discusses some of the most popular films that have been released over the last year. We ask, “What eternal truths can we learn from these popular stories? How can these movies be used as parables that move us forward to love God, love people, and serve the world?” |
Sun, 6 September 2009 Jesus had a very clear mission when he came to earth. He even tipped his hand a few times and told his friends what some of his personal mission statements were. In fact, he was so laser-focused on his assignment that it rubbed off on his followers…and changed the world forever. Were you also placed here for a reason? How would your life be different if you knew beyond the shadow of a doubt what God’s purpose for your life was? If you knew why you were here, two things would be certain: |
