The Hawk In Paris - Freaks
Go buy it.
Seriously.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
The Face Behind the Facade
Ever notice how certain themes tend to pop-up in life?
The same theme/topic comes up in multiple unrelated conversations over a number of days.
I had an interesting conversation with a friend on Saturday night. We were talking about why we enjoyed certain tv/radio shows, and we discovered we like shows that have flaws.
Shows that don't pretend to be awesome.
Shows that make mistakes and don't downplay their humanity.
The conversation soon moved on to something else, and I didn't give it much more thought.
Then yesterday a video showed up in my Facebook feed. It's an 11-minute film, based on 30 Seconds To Mars song "City Of Angels". I like 30 Seconds To Mars, so I decided to give it 12 minutes of my day.
As I sat and watched, I found myself getting emotional. I was moved.
Maybe it was the cinematography.
Maybe it was the music.
Maybe it was because it's California.
I think it was because of the interviews with LA residents.
There is something to be said for authenticity.
That's why my friend and I like those shows.
That's why this short film/music video moved me.
That's why baptism stories are so impactful.
The facade is torn down and we get to see imperfections. Scars. Hurts.
Imagine the impact we could have as the church if we stopped pretending we have it all together.
If we stopped hiding our scars.
If we stopped pretending we don't struggle with our faith.
If we were honest about who we really are.
After all, honesty is the best policy, right?
Here's the video.
*NOTE: There are a couple swears*
The same theme/topic comes up in multiple unrelated conversations over a number of days.
I had an interesting conversation with a friend on Saturday night. We were talking about why we enjoyed certain tv/radio shows, and we discovered we like shows that have flaws.
Shows that don't pretend to be awesome.
Shows that make mistakes and don't downplay their humanity.
The conversation soon moved on to something else, and I didn't give it much more thought.
Then yesterday a video showed up in my Facebook feed. It's an 11-minute film, based on 30 Seconds To Mars song "City Of Angels". I like 30 Seconds To Mars, so I decided to give it 12 minutes of my day.
As I sat and watched, I found myself getting emotional. I was moved.
Maybe it was the cinematography.
Maybe it was the music.
Maybe it was because it's California.
I think it was because of the interviews with LA residents.
There is something to be said for authenticity.
That's why my friend and I like those shows.
That's why this short film/music video moved me.
That's why baptism stories are so impactful.
The facade is torn down and we get to see imperfections. Scars. Hurts.
Imagine the impact we could have as the church if we stopped pretending we have it all together.
If we stopped hiding our scars.
If we stopped pretending we don't struggle with our faith.
If we were honest about who we really are.
After all, honesty is the best policy, right?
Here's the video.
*NOTE: There are a couple swears*
Friday, November 1, 2013
Favorite Things Friday - November 1
Good Reads
Why You Should Change the Story You’re Currently Living from Shauna Niequist
10 Reasons Why You Should Travel More and More Often from As We Travel
Major League Baseball Franchise Valuations from Bloomberg
Costume
Baseball Game
Focus Group
Marching Band
News Bloopers
Why You Should Change the Story You’re Currently Living from Shauna Niequist
10 Reasons Why You Should Travel More and More Often from As We Travel
Major League Baseball Franchise Valuations from Bloomberg
Costume
Baseball Game
Focus Group
Marching Band
News Bloopers
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Red Light, Green Light
Last night I had the opportunity to host Red Light, Green Light at the Uptown Theatre in Barrie.
side note: my favourite movie theatre in Central Ontario
What a night! Almost 150 people came out to support Voice For The Trafficked and this film. The film itself was great. Beautifully shot, compelling and very timely.
We also had the good fortune of having the filmmakers in house, so after the film there was a Q&A, which was more of a "How can we help you with this initiative?" session than anything else.
The hilite for me however, was on the street outside the theatre once everyone had left. I got to talk to Jared & Michelle one-on-one and the stories of how God repeatedly came through in the making of this film was amazing.
This project was funded by donations, so J & Michelle wanted to be good stewards of the resources given to them. This meant they weren't going to book a trip to Vegas unless they had some confirmed interviews. After a couple weeks of trying to nail down interviews and coming up empty, J felt God telling them to just book the trip. They struggled with the decision, but eventually gave in and bought plane tickets. When they arrived at their host home they were told the week they chose was the best possible week to come and shoot. "Why is that?" J inquired. "It's Sex Trafficking Awareness Week in Vegas"
BAM!
They ended up getting to sit down with a number of high profile people. From ministry leaders, to ex-sex workers, to former johns. Talk about a God moment!
J & Michelle are travelling across Canada for the next 10 months, showing the film and raising awareness about sex trafficking around the world and in Canada.
With the pending changes to prostitution laws in Canada, the timing is so right for this film. Like J & Michelle said as we stood outside the Uptown, God is all over this film. I really feel like He is going to use it to impact lives across the country.
If you'd like to host a screening (I recommend it) or support this mission in any way, visit http://redlightgreenlightfilm.com.
side note: my favourite movie theatre in Central Ontario
What a night! Almost 150 people came out to support Voice For The Trafficked and this film. The film itself was great. Beautifully shot, compelling and very timely.
We also had the good fortune of having the filmmakers in house, so after the film there was a Q&A, which was more of a "How can we help you with this initiative?" session than anything else.The hilite for me however, was on the street outside the theatre once everyone had left. I got to talk to Jared & Michelle one-on-one and the stories of how God repeatedly came through in the making of this film was amazing.
This project was funded by donations, so J & Michelle wanted to be good stewards of the resources given to them. This meant they weren't going to book a trip to Vegas unless they had some confirmed interviews. After a couple weeks of trying to nail down interviews and coming up empty, J felt God telling them to just book the trip. They struggled with the decision, but eventually gave in and bought plane tickets. When they arrived at their host home they were told the week they chose was the best possible week to come and shoot. "Why is that?" J inquired. "It's Sex Trafficking Awareness Week in Vegas"
BAM!
They ended up getting to sit down with a number of high profile people. From ministry leaders, to ex-sex workers, to former johns. Talk about a God moment!
J & Michelle are travelling across Canada for the next 10 months, showing the film and raising awareness about sex trafficking around the world and in Canada.
With the pending changes to prostitution laws in Canada, the timing is so right for this film. Like J & Michelle said as we stood outside the Uptown, God is all over this film. I really feel like He is going to use it to impact lives across the country.
If you'd like to host a screening (I recommend it) or support this mission in any way, visit http://redlightgreenlightfilm.com.
Friday, October 25, 2013
Favorite Things Friday - October 25
Good Reads
Honest Slogans
Making Your Ideas Come To Life from Charles T Lee
How We Are Stealing Ambition From Our Kids from Tim Elmore
Adrenaline Rush
Creating A Church That Unchurched People Love To Attend
Lack Of Originality
Making The Impossible, Possible
Lip-Sync
Honest Slogans
Making Your Ideas Come To Life from Charles T Lee
How We Are Stealing Ambition From Our Kids from Tim Elmore
Adrenaline Rush
Creating A Church That Unchurched People Love To Attend
Lack Of Originality
Making The Impossible, Possible
Lip-Sync
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