I am preaching on Jonah in Altavista, Virginia, tomorrow morning. This afternoon we went out to the cinema in Roanoke to see The Artist (the must-see silent movie).
The similarities?
Pride. Prejudice. And an unwillingness to face change. Redemption (sort of). Unmerited grace to be received.
I loved the film. It was clever, funny, surprising, poignant, beautifully shot.
I love Jonah. Clever, funny, surprising, poignant, beautifully told.
And in both the film and the ancient text: love can’t be bought – but it can be rejected simply because we are too proud to acknowledge our need.
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January 21, 2012 at 11:55 pm
Except, of course, that we end up swallowed by a whale…
January 22, 2012 at 6:57 pm
I went to see this film today. Wow. What an excellent film on so many levels. All of the above and more. For me, as an ordinand, it had alot to say about aspects of priesthood, as well as many other things. As you say. A must-see.
January 24, 2012 at 6:03 pm
Dear Nick,
my name is Jens Pflegshörl and I was in 1990 in a Camp with you and then I live for some days in your family. Do you remember? I was the “big eastgerman”. Now I have a family too and we want visit GB, maybe a meeting with you and your family?! It will be nive…
Your freind Jens with love
January 27, 2012 at 2:37 pm
Jens, of course I remember you! Every time I go to Germany I think about you and wonder where you are now. It would be great to catch up. I will email you when I return from the USA early next week.