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December 13th, 2008 | Posted in: Ministry | 5 Comments »
Stories of Bond and Bible reflect excessive violence and more than a string of dead bodies, including those of suckling infants and pregnant mothers. There are illicit sexual unions, sexist treatment of women, spy stories, land and water crises, intricate geo-politics and prophets who served the court. And yet a Bible Study using James Bond seems far-fetched to some Christians.
In my Blog post on Bond I told you that I would be doing a Bible Study in my congregation on Quantum of Solace. Well now I’ll be expanding the study to do the Bond character. This approach to Bible study is nothing new.
Book and movie discussions have long become popular in many churches for Bible Study. Churches and even Seminaries form discussion groups for Bible study and theological reflection around such fascinating book and movie releases such as; The Matrix, The Lord of the Rings, and of course The Da Vinci Code.
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December 2nd, 2008 | Posted in: Mission Opportunity | 7 Comments »
Daniel Craig stars as James Bond in Quantum of Solace
Quantum of Solace, the latest James Bond movie left my mind reeling with the gripping scenes and countless dead bodies scattered across South America and Europe. It also sparked some reflection on the plight of the world’s poor and people who lived in countries like mine [...]
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December 1st, 2008 | Posted in: Ministry | 4 Comments »
“Faith leaders should hence commit themselves to working towards achieving a generation without AIDS, and show loving care and support for those infected. They should develop and implement imaginative strategies to fight stigmatisation, ensure that infected people have access to the essential needs like nutrition and medical care, as well as encourage those not infected [...]
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October 23rd, 2008 | Posted in: Ministry | 6 Comments »
I’ve wanted to visit Bocas del Toro, Panama for the last 2 years. I just made it over the weekend. You guys know me, and you know that I attract trouble, I mean ‘adventure’ like a magnet. Why I thought this was going to be a harmless trip I have no idea.
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September 14th, 2008 | Posted in: Gender Issues | 4 Comments »
Panama’s general elections are just around the corner. Another woman, this one vying for the Presidency in Panama, is now caught in the headlights. Balbina Herrera for the past few months has been facing some serious Panama heat. If you think its hot in the US Presidential elections, Latin America is no better. And from [...]
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July 14th, 2008 | Posted in: Blogging, Gender Issues, Missioner Reflections | 5 Comments »
First Isthmian always gets excited when we have visitors. They were ready to adopt Cia and are already planning to lure her over to Colon. Cia tells about her visit to FIBC and shows pictures (even of me!!) over at her new Blog Afro-Panamanian.
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