Category Archives: Faith Shots

Scattershooting about faith, theology, and church

In Case You Missed It Review Series: “Up”

Posted on June 24, 2012 by revkennydickson

In honor of the release this weekend of the newest Pixar film “Brave,” I offer my review of “Up,” my favorite Pixar film and one of my favorite films period. This review originally appeared in the June 19th 2009 edition of the North Texas … Continue reading →

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VBS, Children’s Ministry, and Special Needs Scattershooting

Posted on June 20, 2012 by revkennydickson

I was thinking today, how often does one get a chance to let their hair down, literally for those who have it, and figuratively for those of us who are hair challenged?  This week while planning our Vacation Bible School … Continue reading →

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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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“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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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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DIFF Notes “Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best”

Posted on May 16, 2012 by revkennydickson

“The Brooklyn Bothers Beat the Best” is a film to put on your list for September if you like quirky characters (Jim and Alex,) road story genres, catchy though offbeat music, and don’t have “virgin ears.” The Story is about … Continue reading →

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Monunmental

Posted on May 15, 2012 by revkennydickson

My friend and collegue David Weber posted the following link to a Huffington Post article and I marked down yet another reason why I will not go to Branson, or as I refer to it, “the place where the Love Boat … Continue reading →

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Jewels From Jules

Posted on May 10, 2012 by revkennydickson

Jules Winnfield, the repentant gangster in Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction,” when trying to explain why he was getting out of “the life” to his unrepentant partner Vincent Vega said his decision came after he “had what alcoholics call a ‘moment … Continue reading →

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In All The Family 2

Posted on May 10, 2012 by revkennydickson

The other day in a post about family systems and the UMC, I stated my observation and fear that elders, specifically elders determined to be “ineffective,” were being seen as THE “identified patient” responsible for the decline of the denomination.  … Continue reading →

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