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In Luke 18:1-8, Jesus tells the parable of a persistent woman, begging an unjust judge for justice, to encourage his disciples to be persistent in prayer so they don't lose heart.
This Sunday we will look at the ways the movie "The Pursuit of Happyness" aligns with biblical principles such as the need for perseverance and faith. The movie is about the main character's (Chris Gardner's) struggle and eventual success. It could be seen as a parable of faith and determination, paralleling the biblical story of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1-8. The film's themes and story remind us of the biblical teachings on faith and trust in God's provision, encouraging us to trust in God's plan and to remain steadfast in faith, even in the most challenging times. You are invited to watch the movie together with us this coming Saturday night at 6:30pm at the Church. Blessings on your week, Rev Tanya
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C.S. Lewis wrote this about his stories in a letter to Mrs. Hook in 1958:
"I don’t mean the stories to be an allegory. I mean that they are a supposal: Suppose the Son of God became incarnate in a world of talking beasts—what might happen then?" In recent years, the Marvel universe of superheroes in a world already imagining a 'supposal' of 'what if people had superpowers' created their own 'spin off' series called 'What if'. The series follows the 'what ifs' of characters if they'd made different choices, experienced different things, and different outcomes had happened. It's like Lewis' own version of a supposal. But in Lewis', his 'What if' has the characters of Jesus, his followers, the big bad Satan/Witch, act out what would happen IF the events of the bible happened in a magical, wonder-filled land with talking animals - a story that captures the hearts and minds of children for generations. In Lewis' worlds, he unpacks deep theological truths for young people. He writes, "I thought I saw how fairy tales could let in the light of theology without the children knowing that they were being taught." (Essay: “On Three Ways of Writing for Children”) So, this Sunday we're going to delve into the world of Narnia. We're going to shine a light on some of the 'hidden' themes and characters that are inspired from the Scriptures and show our inner child the good news of Jesus once again. You are welcome to join us to watch the movie on Saturday night in the church. (BYO drinks and snacks). Screening starts at 6:30pm and will finish between 8:30-9pm. Rev. Amy Happy New Year!
In the ups and downs of life and all that comes to you this week and in the year ahead, I hope you know, experience and remember that God has you. Today I've been looking at the parable of the Lost Son in preparation for Sunday and I am reminded of the boundless depths of God's gracious love to us, the open arms he holds out to us, the comforting presence of his Spirit with us, and the mighty act of salvation Jesus completed for us just so we can call him our heavenly Father. No matter what you face, you are not alone. In the highs and the lows, God is with you. Whatever this new year brings you, I pray you experience God's love in a whole new way. That his love becomes real to you, and your faith grows in leaps and bounds. Blessings, Rev. Amy |
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