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About revkennydickson

I am a United Methodist minister and my professional passion is connecting issues of life and faith to film and other artforms. I am also interested in autism awareness and ministry and special needs. I am married to Michelle and have two children.

“The Day That Changed the World” AKA “The Resurrection and Reasonable Doubt”

Posted on June 9, 2012 by revkennydickson

Easter Sermon 2012. Lately some of us need a reminder of the promised possibilities God offers and the power of  resurrection faith. http://r.b5z.net/i/u/10092240/m/Sermon_120408Easter.mp3

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The “Jaws of Discipled Life”

Posted on June 7, 2012 by revkennydickson

Last year I attended a Dallas Film Society screening of “Jaws” with a friend of mine.   This was the last of a series of films selected by Dallas Morning News film critic Chris Vognar.   I had not seen the film … Continue reading →

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In Case You Missed It Film Review Series: “War Photographer”

Posted on May 29, 2012 by revkennydickson

With the recent murders of foreign correspondents James Foley and Steven Sotloff we are reminded the danger war correspondents accept in their determination to report on wars and conflicts and in so doing share the suffering these bring to so … Continue reading →

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Olympic Fever: Catch It

Posted on May 25, 2012 by revkennydickson

As a child I loved to watch the Olympics, winter or summer. Maybe it was the flags, the big crowds, or the medals, but I always looked forward to them since the first games I really remember, the 1972 games … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Jury Duty

Posted on May 24, 2012 by revkennydickson

I had jury duty the other morning. I seem to have an aura around me that attracts jury invites. Two days after I received this jury summons, I received one from Wichita County, my former home. In all I have … Continue reading →

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Scattered Thoughts “agin” the North Carolina, Electric Fence “pastor”

Posted on May 22, 2012 by revkennydickson

This must be the long lost, literally and figuratively, son of To Kill A Mockingbird’s Bob Ewell. … the missing link has just been found…if Darwin didn’t prove de-evolution, this guy just did…… not even apes hate… I’m seriously considering breaking … Continue reading →

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“True Grit” Sermon

Posted on May 20, 2012 by revkennydickson

4/29/12  Sermon     Acts 4:5-21   “True Grit” Wanted: Disciples.  Grit and Boldness Required. http://r.b5z.net/i/u/10092240/m/Sermon_120429.mp3

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“The Joy of Love” Sermon May 13th, 2012

Posted on May 19, 2012 by revkennydickson

John 15:7-17   “The Joy of Love” Christ UMC Farmers Branch Mothers Day 2012 http://r.b5z.net/i/u/10092240/m/Sermon_120513.mp3

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Scattershooting

Posted on May 19, 2012 by revkennydickson

When I was growing up one of the things I most looked forward to was Dallas Times Herald/Morning News sports columnist Blackie Sherrod’s “Scattershooting” columns. These were what psychologists might call free association, or just letting your mind go anywhere … Continue reading →

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Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, but not Very Obvious.

Posted on May 19, 2012 by revkennydickson

This review originally appeared in the United Methodist Reporter. Set in New York City during the painful days following the 9/11 attack, “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close” opens a window to the struggle and pain the tragedy inflicted on a … Continue reading →

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