"All of life's questions are answered in the movies." With this controversial quote Bernard Scott begins a conversation about listening to what speaks with authority in our culture today. He steps forward to listen to what is being said in this modern mythic medium. Having heard the underlying story, he begins to construct a bridge of interpretation between the electronic age and the themes of Scripture. Every pastor who wants to understand and communicate with the MTV generation should read this book
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Hollywood Dreams and Biblical Stories
"All of life's questions are answered in the movies."
Norman Yergen, pastor, Beltsville Seventh-day Adventist Church, Beltsville, Maryland.
Norman Yergen, pastor, Beltsville Seventh-day Adventist Church, Beltsville, Maryland.
February 1997
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Doubling as pastor/evangelist
The wall that separates a sensitive pastor from a successful evangelist is not so formidable as some might imagine.
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Adventist vision can be vibrant and alive only as we remain faithful to our Lord, His message, and His mission.
Love beyond reason
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Look up--Jesus and you can do it.
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Addressing our doubts with God's assurances
Proclaiming freedom
Intolerance is ugly in any setting and particularly so in the realm of religious belief and expression.
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