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Whatever Happened to Christian’s ‘Friend’ Pliable?
Editor's Note: This is the fifth post in a series on John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, "Before There Was George Lucas or J.R.R. Tolkien -...
Feb 20, 20197 min read


I Walked Out of Two Movies and Learned Two Lessons
This title makes me sound like a protester. But if you know me well, you know that I don’t own a megaphone, and I can’t create a poster...
Feb 14, 20193 min read


My Origin Story
I've enjoyed a number of the Marvel films released lately, and because of that (and a host of villains looming on the horizon), I'm...
Jan 2, 20197 min read


It's a Wonderful Life! from a Christian Perspective
Several weeks ago, I (Dane) stumbled upon a fascinating television special about the making of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Frank Capra Jr....
Dec 24, 20183 min read


Six Ways Christians Watch Films: Pt. 2
In my last post, I outlined six common approaches I see Christians take to watching movies. I've certainly overgeneralized here, but I...
Dec 21, 20184 min read


How You Can Join the Fight
I often share that as Christian storytellers we’re fighting fire with fire. This means a couple of things. FIRST, it means that we’ve...
Dec 19, 20183 min read


Six Ways Christians Watch Films: Part 1
In preparing for a talk on watching movies with a Christian perspective, it occurred to me that I've noticed Christians approach movies...
Dec 13, 20182 min read


Pilgrim's Obstinate Friend
Editor's Note: This is the fourth post in a series on John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, "Before There Was George Lucas or J.R.R. Tolkien...
Dec 11, 20187 min read


Blessings on You, IRS
Here's the story. About 15 minutes ago I did the unthinkable...I called the IRS. I didn't know what to expect, as someone warned it may...
Dec 6, 20182 min read


Brief Thoughts on Westworld (1970's version) and the HBO Show
Recently I watched the film Westworld (1973) with Yul Brynner, Richard Benjamin, and James Brolin. The film is about a theme park of...
Dec 5, 20183 min read