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FREE download “Prince of Peace – God of War”

Shawn Groves tipped me off to a new movie (and the free download) :: “Prince of Peace – God of War.”

The movie’s premise sounds “simple” enough ::

How did the command to “Love Your Enemies” get so complicated? This was the question I had for years both when I was a minister in the church and ever since I left it. It seemed to me the religious right, more a political force than anything else, who embraced policies of violence, killing and destruction, all in the name of a God they claimed to follow seemed to be at odds with the teachings of the founder of their faith.

I’m downloading it now and haven’t had a chance to watch it yet. But Groves said he’s disappointed in it – just like he was with Fireproof. And I understand where he’s coming from (however in full disclosure I haven’t seen either film yet).

Oh, my brain ate up all the information, history, scripture. Something deeper in me was even inspired several times to be more like Christ. But most of the time I just sat there wishing: I wish this movie wasn’t head after head talking about theology and history. I wish just one of these bright guys talking right now would let this camera man follow him home. I wish one of these guys would show me what it looks like in their neighborhood/office/church/Palestine to live justly or non-violently. I wish this movie wasn’t all telling and no showing. Yep, I wished that again.

A friend made a similar comment after we watched The Ordinary Radicals on Saturday night. He wanted less “telling” and more “showing.” And while I really loved The Ordinary Radicals I could see where he was coming from. He wanted to see how the homeless advocates were actually living out their missions — not just a 2 min. sound bite. He wanted to know how it was working and see it lived out.

For me however, The Ordinary Radicals sparked ideas (and many at that). After all, perhaps even if I had seen how a homeless advocate lived out her mission in San Fransisco, it’s going to look a lot different in Red Oak, Texas. To me the movie showed that Another World Is Possible.

But perhaps that’s what’s missing in our faith overall. We’re telling people how to live and giving them the rules to follow — but we’re not living it ourselves. Lots of telling — but not much showing.

All that to say — there’s a movie out that you might be interested in – for free. Check it out.

What a show…

Albert the Ref

Well the 2005 CWF Year has come to a close. We wrapped up our year with a great show in Rockwall, Texas Saturday night.

I would say it may have been one of the funnest shows of the year. No one expected the outcome in the final match.

I believe we had two decisions Saturday night, which is always a blessing and the reason we do what we do.

So for those who missed it, here’s a recap of the show (if you were there, feel free to leave your comments below):

Jesus Freak Rob Vaughn def Apocolypse for the CWF Heavyweight Title
Son of Thunder def Michael Malick
Phillip “The Bishop” Barron gave his testimony
Yours truly interviewed CWF Lightweight Champion Seven
Shiloh def. Chris Idol
Rob Vaughn called for a Battle Royal – Order of elemination: Michael Malick, Son of Thunder, Shiloh, Jesus Freak and then….
Seven came out as a late entrant. He dumped both Apoc and Chris Idol over the ropes….
Then he revealed his secret identity – Albert the Ref!

Oh man – what a finish! No one expected that! I don’t even think Apoc and Chris Idol did. I know I didn’t. Amazing.

And thanks to the guys in the back on the rib with my entrance music. Somehow I ended coming out to Michael Jackson – what’s up wit dat?

So that’s it. Our last show for the year is done and we’re making plans for next year. So be sure to keep us in your prayers. Thanks!