Curated Curiosity

How it began I sat down to prepare a lesson for our Student Ministry group, part of a series I’m co-leading titled "Reply" to equip our teens to live out their faith in a skeptical world. It's designed to present these young Christians with common accusations and claims made by the world around them about their faith. I was tasked with tackling a weighty accusation: "Christians are all hypocrites!" It’s a charge that echoes everywhere, from heated online debates to quiet murmurs in school cafeterias. At first, I thought I’d jot down a quick talk, something to encourage the kids to stand firm. But the more I reflected, the more my curiosity took hold. Why does this label sting so sharply? Are there some times when the world misreads our obedience to Scripture as hypocrisy? And how can we, as followers of Christ, respond in a way that honors Him, especially when the criticism feels like a personal attack? This wasn’t just about a 15 minute lesson anymo...

A thoughtful look at why I considered The King of Kings as a movie night option for my family. First we ask, then we decide. Who made this movie? I take a look at the creators and producers involved in the making of this film Why did it come together? I explored the reason for the production, and it’s preservation of the integrity of the Gospels  My opinion? I gather my thoughts according to my research and share honestly, my opinion as a Christian parent.   How it started... the curiosity that led to the research that led to the curation.     When I first heard about” The King of Kings,” an animated film based on Charles Dickens work “The Life of Our Lord” my ears perked up! As a Christian and a parent I’m always looking for family friendly media I can enjoy with my wife and kids. When the media has a Christian theme then my interest reaches its highest. But alas, we live in a time when appearances aren’t always what they seem on the surface.      So ...