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I have long been interested in the subject of architecture, and specifically its relationship to matters of the human experience and our relationship to God and one another. This is connected of course to a fascination with and passion for the idea of the city (which also brings with it interesting points of historical studyContinue reading “The City and the act of New Creation: Where Architecture Meets The Biblical Story”

Film Journal 2023: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3Directed by James GunnWhere to watch: now playing in theaters When the first Guardians film came out it was a bit of a novelty. It represented a slight break from the Marvel formula, allowing Gunn to put his personal touch on a relatively unknown story about aContinue reading “Film Journal 2023: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”

“When one measures history by a single possible human lifetime (100 years) one realises that the whole of it has been almost incredibly short. This means that historical change has been almost incredibly fast. Each of those great empires that so imposingly rose,.flourished, and fell did so during the overlapping lives of a handful ofContinue reading “Space, Time and Relationship: Measuring the Distance Between Creation and God”

Film Journal 2023: LinoleumDirected by Colin West Destined to be swallowed up by higher profile fare before the year is done, this small, indie, arthouse drama exists as a reminder of what makes the movies so special. It’s quirky presence is bolstered by a unique story, serving the unassuming nature of the Directors vision. FreeContinue reading “Film Journal 2023: Linoleum”

Reading this article , which maps a shift in Hawkings theorizing about the universe, or more aptly how we theorize about the universe, affords us some interesting insights into not just the limits of science, but where the science drives us; towards mystery And not simply mystery in the sense of “science will figure itContinue reading “Stop Playing God: Stephen Hawkings and The Origjns of the Universe”

Film Journal 2023: ChevalierDirected by Stephen Williams Lost in the shadows of some high profile releases, and even a respective higher budgeted A24 indie art project by Ari Aster, this overlooked mid budget period piece deserves your attention. And given the way it’s built for the cinematic experience, a crowd. Normally period dramas like thisContinue reading “Film Journal 2023: Chevalier”

“Don’t try to defeat your opposition, focus in winning the audience.” Been thinking about this a lot. McKnight doesn’t apply this solely to high profile adversaries. Rather he applies it to any thought, teaching, conviction ect that you see to be crucially important, regardless of what that might be. In truth, we all have opposition.Continue reading “Don’t Defeat Your Oppostion, Win The Audience: Thoughts on The Discourse of Our Lives”

This article talks about a Christ Hermeneutic, and addresses these verses: And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. (Luke 24:27) If you believed Moses, you would believe me, for he wrote of me. But if you do not believe his writings, howContinue reading “A Jesus Hermeneutic: A Torah Shaped Story”

Film Journal 2023: Beau Is AfraidDirected by Ari Aster There will be lots of people, I’m sure who will hate this film. And I get it. It’s the sort of film you have to vibe with or it’s going to end up feeling like a bit of a bludgeon. To get on the wave lengthContinue reading “Film Journal 2023: Beau Is Afraid”

“If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.” (Mere Christianity, Bk. III, chap. 10, “Hope”) This argument from desire has long become a trope in the world of skeptics, who have dismissed the argument as fodder.Continue reading “Why I Believe: Revisiting Desire as An Argument For The Existence Of God”