Monday, January 7, 2008
It's not every day you see God show up in a vampire/zombie movie. And so I was pretty surprised when I saw Will Smith's new flick, I Am Legend (PG-13). I didn't expect this message from the movie: No matter how much humans try to do life without God, they fail. But yet, God is there and ready to help. And, as a poster in the movie reads, "God still loves us." He has a plan for us. No matter how badly we screw up, he's there for us.
Of course, I Am Legend is pretty dark and grisly (don't see it without your parents' permission), but its ending is very redeeming. Because of that, it's one of Ignite's many, many nominees for the 2007 Golden Nacho Award. This Ignite Your Faith award honors the movies that moved us, inspired us, and made us think about God this past year.
Voting has begun. Go here to cast your vote. One randomly chosen voter will receive a $100 gift card for free movie rentals. Whoo! (See which movies won last year.)
This week on our homepage, we want to make you laugh with our Bizarre Tabloid News, think with our advice question about other religions, and read with our new book reviews.
Happy reading!
Todd Hertz
for IYF
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 Village Fights Darkness …
News of the weird from Ignite Your Faith's Bizarre Tabloid News.
by Todd Hertz
In Switzerland, the mountain village of Bondo doesn't receive any sunlight between December and February. The town's 198 residents are cast into darkness because their town is so deep in an Alpine valley that all sunlight is blocked by nearby mountains. So, local officials are considering constructing a giant mirror to reflect sunlight into the town.
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 FAITH Q & A
Aren't Other Religions Good Enough?
Q. If people already believe in God, why do we think Christianity is better?
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 MEDIA Q & A
Cool Reads
Five books to start the new year.
by Kate E. Schmelzer
What's it mean to be a Christ follower? Find some answers in Getting Your Feet Dirty: A Down-to-Earth Look at Following Jesus (InterVarsity). In simple, basic language, author Don Everts offers important insights into truths that caused 3,000 people to become Christ followers after one sermon (Acts 2:41).
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 Facing Your Giants, Teen Edition
When David focused on God, Goliath tumbled; when he became distracted by life's temptations, David stumbled. Max Lucado helps you face the "giants" of your generation. |
 Comatose, Deluxe Edition CD
Includes Skillets regular album, five acoustic tracks, one new studio track, instructions for free wallpaper and ringtone, three videos, making of the record, and more! |
 The Ten Commandments: The Musical, DVD
Val Kilmer stars in this spectacular musical retelling of one of the Bible's greatest stories. Features costumes, music, lyrics, and choreography by award-winning artists. |
 PAYING FOR COLLEGE
Financial Aid: What You Must Know
A step-by-step guide to help you kick off your money search.
You need money for college, but where do you start? And how do you make any sense of all those confusing financial aid terms, like FAFSA, EFC and SAR? Don't lose heart and don't give up before you even begin your money search. We're not only here to help move you in the right direction, but to also increase your chances for getting the best possible financial aid package. So read on.
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Have you seen The Golden Compass?- Yes, I loved it.
- Yes, it was OK.
- Yes, I hated it.
- Yes, I was offended.
- Yes, I saw no God-bashing.
- Yes, it started good talks.
- No, but I will.
- No, because it's anti-God.
- No, but I read the books.
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| Results of Last Week's Poll |
Do you make New Year's resolutions?- No, what's the use?: 44%
- This year I am: 24%
- Yes, but I forget them: 22%
- Yes, and I keep them: 10%
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