It seems appropriate that the current debate on race and politics should take place in the midst of Holy Week.  Much of what has been said and written has been helpful, faithful and thoughtful.  Much has been just plain sinful and ignorant.

I have no need to add my own ignorance or racism into the mix.  I have been reading a BLOG with contributers much wiser than I, and I offer it for your consideration.

http://blog.beliefnet.com/godspolitics/2008/03/healing-the-wounds-of-race-by.html#comments

May the celebration of the resurrection bring us all to a better place.

If you recall the day I mis-spoke in church, check this one out...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Vs5nZYq1hY

This week turned everything upside down for the disciples of Jesus.  Can it do the same for us?  Check this out...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsPBVNecOMo

Happy Easter!

Why haven't I heard of this amazing woman?  Her songs are beautiful and her thoughts are so universal.  You can read about her and listen to three songs at this link.  Scroll down the left side for the songs and I suggest you start with Our Father.  Be prepared.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9213008

I read this BLOG today and really liked the sentiment.  I made me think of people's reactions to the hymns we sing on Sundays in church. 

Check it out

http://peculiarpreacher.com/?p=31

I have some more movies to tell you about and will get there soon...

Atonement

I read the book and it took me forever.  The movie is absolutely beautiful.  The camera folks (cinematographers?) should win an award for the amazing shots in this movie.  The story is gripping and very sad.

If you check out the link below, you will learn about a movie coming out December 7^th called the Golden Compass.  It will star Nicole Kidman and it is being called the anti-Narnia.  The film is based on a series of books which are anti-God, anti-church and anti-religion.  This site will tell you all the details.

I have been trying to make up for a long movie-less period.  With the campaign and teaching I just haven’t had time for movies and I’ve been feeling the void.  So in the last two weeks I have seen-

            Valley

Here is a great video on You-Tube that I wish I could have used for my sermon last Sunday.  I hope you enjoy it,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upmyrinWq64