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2018-06-16T21:42:57-05:00

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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)

Last updated on: June 16, 2018 at 9:42 pm By Jim Erwin

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) is the second film with the original cast. It is also considered a Trek classic, on which all other films have since been judged. Three major themes run through this film, all of which are timeless: (1) time, (2) revenge, and (3) sacrifice. TIME In this film, the crew has aged and this issue is addressed throughout. The film uses Kirk’s birthday as a... Read more

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

2018-06-16T22:46:38-05:00

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What Are You Afraid Of? by Dr. David Jeremiah

Last updated on: June 16, 2018 at 10:46 pm By Jim Erwin

What Are You Afraid Of? by Dr. David Jeremiah What Are You Afraid Of? by Dr. David Jeremiah defines it purpose with its subtitle: “Facing Down Your Fears With Faith.” The book is divided into ten chapters, each dealing with a topic which we all fear. Dr. Jeremiah’s love of alliteration comes through in these chapters. Each topic starts with the letter “D.” The topics include: (1) disaster, (2) disease, (3) debt, (4) defeat, (5) disconnection, (6) disapproval, (7) danger,... Read more

2014-09-29T09:02:04-05:00

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Hosea 14:1-9 Giving Forgiveness

Last updated on: September 29, 2014 at 9:02 am By Jim Erwin

INTRODUCTION: Have you ever “messed up”? The people of Hosea’s time had “messed up,” but God was calling them back. Notice how God uses the language and imagery of nature to compare to the forgiveness of sin. If they returned, He said, they would be His: 1. Lilies (v. 5). 2. Cedars of Lebanon (v. 5 NIV). 3. Olive Trees (vv. 5–6). Also see Psalm 52:8. ... Read more

2014-09-24T11:41:56-05:00

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Sanctorum Communio by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Last updated on: September 24, 2014 at 11:41 am By Jim Erwin

Sanctorum Communio by Dietrich Bonhoeffer Sanctorum Communio by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, has as it’s subtitle “A Theological Study of the Sociology of the Church.” This book is Volume 1 in the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Works. Bonhoeffer was a German Lutheran pastor, theologian, anti-Nazi dissident, and key founding member of the Confessing Church. He completed Sanctorum Communio (Latin for Communion of the Saints – or the church community) for his Doctor of Theology degree from Berlin University in 1927, from which he graduated summa... Read more

2014-09-23T22:27:23-05:00

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Joel 2:28-3:21 Being Prepared

Last updated on: September 23, 2014 at 10:27 pm By Jim Erwin

Joel 2:28-3:21 Being Prepared The book of Joel falls naturally into two parts. In 1:1–2:27 we read about a terrible locust plague that came over Israel as a judgment from God and how the people repented and God restored their fortunes. Then in 2:28 to the end of the book we read about how God at some future time is going to pour out his Spirit far and wide to bless his people and how he is going to gather... Read more

2014-09-23T22:06:11-05:00

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Heaven Bound by S. Tucker Yates

Last updated on: September 23, 2014 at 10:06 pm By Jim Erwin

Heaven Bound by S. Tucker Yates Heaven Bound by S. Tucker Yates, is defined by its subtitle: An Incredible Journey to the Perfect Destination. Yates takes the time to describe salvation as not just a one-time decision in life. Salvation is a journey. In chapter four, Yates shares the four keys to the journey: Believe Receive Repent Forgive Yates spends time describing this journey as different steps while on Earth. At the beginning of the book, I personally... Read more

2014-09-18T11:01:16-05:00

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Healing Troubled Hearts by Bill Day

Last updated on: September 18, 2014 at 11:01 am By Jim Erwin

Healing Troubled Hearts by Bill Day UPDATE: In response to this review, Bill Day included the following comment to clarify the method he uses. I am grateful for this helpful note. TPM was only the beginning. As I chronicled, HeartSync, the Immanuel approach, and the spiritual formation principles of the Life Model folks were also formative forces of my very eclectic approach. Also, as indicated in Chapter 10, and beyond, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 is the real heart of the Inner... Read more

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2018-06-16T23:06:15-05:00

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The Mainliner’s Survival Guide by Derek Penwell

Last updated on: June 16, 2018 at 11:06 pm By Jim Erwin

The Mainliner’s Survival Guide by Derek Penwell The Mainliner’s Survival Guide by Derek Penwell, which is a guide for the post-denominational world is a Christian book review for Speakeasy, in which the author explores how mainline Christianity will continue in a world that does not desire Christianity. The Mainliner’s Survival Guide by Derek Penwell is a great resource to remind churches of the challenges in reaching Generations X, Y, and Z. There are many books which have lamented about the condition... Read more

2014-09-16T15:55:38-05:00

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Amos 5:1-27 Pursuing Justice

Last updated on: September 16, 2014 at 3:55 pm By Jim Erwin

Amos 5:1-27 Pursuing Justice I need to live my life with a sense of justice, with a sense of personal respect and fairness. Personal justice is integrity. However, personal justice or a personal sense of proper morality can only come from the Great Judge. Personal integrity will help me live out my Christian life by how I live. Of course, I don’t just live the Christian life. I show others the Christian life in word as well as deed. These... Read more

2018-06-15T14:28:30-05:00

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Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)

Last updated on: June 15, 2018 at 2:28 pm By Jim Erwin

Star Trek: Insurrection (1998) Star Trek: Insurrection (1998) is a movie review of the ninth Star Trek film with analysis to compare spiritual insights from the Bible. Star Trek: Insurrection (1998) continues the journeys of the crew of the USS Enterprise-E. The crew rebel against Starfleet after they discover a conspiracy with a species known as the Son’a to steal the peaceful Ba’ku’s planet for its rejuvenating properties. Forced Relocation of a Population The film addresses the theme of potential genocide and the... Read more

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