fairy tales

Currently Listening to : Pink Bullets _The Shins
Currently Reading : The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe _C.S. Lewis

I've been reading The Chronicles of Narnia the past few days to help prep myself for next week. Initially, I wouldn't have said I was very excited about this film, but lately I can hardly wait for it to grace the movie screen. It's funny how by the time I see this movie I'll be 20 years old and I'm still very much enthralled by stories - a fairy tell at that. What is it about it? I think it might have something to do with things inside of me wishing to hear how good, though put up against what seems to be impossible odds, triumphs over the evils of the world. That sounds like a silly answer but who doesn't love to hear an epic like that? Think about the success of Lord of the Rings. Think about Harry Potter. Fantasy stories about a compelling force for good overthrowing evil. Think of the gospel. There's something inside of us that wants to be part of something big. So I'm almost finished with the book and everyone should probably start getting excited for what I'm dubbing the "new Lord of the Rings".

I was also very excited to read this about the film today as well...

Is this going to be a secularized Hollywood version or will C.S. Lewis’ Christian themes stay intact?
"It’s no secret that C.S. Lewis was an outspoken Christian and his faith was woven throughout everything he wrote. Narnia is no exception and much of the stories are allegorical in nature. Will Hollywood have its way and strip out Lewis’ spiritual messages? Not so, promises Douglas Gresham, co-producer and stepson of Lewis himself. A committed Christian, Gresham has vowed not to “change the words of the master.” Indeed, Walden Media itself has a track record of family-friendly films so it seems that the film will be in good hands. Many are concerned that Disney's influence will water down the Christian themes which run through the Narnia stories, but it's important to remember that Walden Media is ultimately in charge of the film, not Disney."

Also, today (though most of you will probably be reading this after this day has passed) is World Aids Day which is an international day of action on HIV and AIDS which takes place every year on 1 December. There's alot that we can do to help change things. Whatever means you can is beneficial to fight for this cause. Whether its going abroad or just remembering to pray for those in the world who battle with this throughout their entire lives do something this week to remember that you are only part of God's creation and He loves all of His creation just the same.



be a blessing this week.

here's how:
DATA
World Vision
The ONE Campaign
Blood:Water Mission

love.