Jesus came "seeking"? How is Jesus searching for the culture in which we live? And, how can we join him in what he is already doing? This "blog" considers both of these questions. We'll need each other to make it work!

I looked forward to seeing The Matrix. It promised to be a science fiction story with martial arts, visual artistry, and engaging dialogue all combined into a unique film experience. It is hard to believe this movie was released 8 years ago. I saw it as soon as I could.

My thought that The Matrix trilogy was a unique telling of the Christ-story gets support in the latest issue of Time Magazine (April 2, 2007). In an article titled "The Case for Teaching the Bible," where author David Van Biema argues that the Bible should be taught in public schools because "it's the bedrock of Western culture," there is a picture and comment (p.

The "basics" section will also consider the topic of "service." This another of our prime directives aimed at the world around us: the people. the creation, the systems. Here, we want our lives to shine before others in such a way that it shows we are disciples of Jesus.

Something to remember:

While The Matrix does consider some of the truth about Resurrection, it does so without drawing any real distinction between all of the other spiritual, religious and/or philosophical sources that are used. There is no meaningful way to determine if any source is preferred or better than the others. The viewer is left to sort that out - while dealing with the next fight scene - through their thoughts or conversations later.

When you get the chance, check out Patti Thorn's review of The Secret. This is the same book that Oprah so strongly recommends. You can read Ms. Thorn's review at www.rockymountainnews.com under the Spotlight section.

Here's what I think:

I've given this some time to sink in. I remember exactly where I was the day President Kennedy was murdered ... did you have the same reaction to the Virginia Tech murderous rampage? Do you remember where you were and what you were doing when you first heard the news? Either way, if you do or don't remember, what does that say about your sensitivity to such events?