Category Archives: Faith Shots

Scattershooting about faith, theology, and church

Carrying the Cross and Dropping the Crowbar

Posted on May 1, 2014 by revkennydickson

One of my favorite scenes in the movie “Field of Dreams” is when Ray Kinsella, played by Kevin Costner, is trying to convince Terence Mann, played by James Earl Jones, to go with him to a Boston Red Sox baseball … Continue reading →

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“Son of God”: Script over Scripture

Posted on April 16, 2014 by revkennydickson

Speaking for their film “Son of God,” producers Roma Downy and Mark Burnett spoke about their desire to update the epic Biblical films of the 1950’s and 60’s to better fit with today’s audiences. With greater technological tools at their … Continue reading →

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Film Review: August: Osage County

Posted on February 13, 2014 by revkennydickson

The film adaptation of Tracy Letts’s Pulitzer Prize winning play “August: Osage County” is the intense story of the Weston family in all their pain and unimaginable dysfunction. Receiving her 18th Oscar nomination, Meryl Streep stars as the Weston family … Continue reading →

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Faith Take Film Review: “Philomena”

Posted on January 9, 2014 by revkennydickson

http://unitedmethodistreporter.com/2014/01/09/take-2-philomena/

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Sermon Notes: With the Dawn of Redeeming Grace

Posted on December 25, 2013 by revkennydickson

Tonight concludes the Advent sermon series, “Repeat Sounding the Joy, “where we have looked closely at the theological teaching in favored Christmas carols. The first Sunday in Advent we looked at the theme of expectation as taught by Charles Wesley … Continue reading →

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Review: “12 Years A Slave”

Posted on December 6, 2013 by revkennydickson

http://unitedmethodistreporter.com/2013/11/18/take-2-12-years-slave/

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Review: “Dallas Buyers Club”

Posted on December 6, 2013 by revkennydickson

“Dallas Buyers Club,” starring Matthew McConaughey, is a biopic about Ron Woodroof, a Dallas electrician, part time rodeo cowboy, and fulltime homophobic who is diagnosed with AIDS in 1986 and given 30 days to live. After receiving this apparent life … Continue reading →

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Reflections From and On 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2013 by revkennydickson

I was the pastor at First United Methodist Church in Farmersville Texas on 9/11/01. I had been there six weeks and was still getting to know the church and community. In the midst of the shock, chaos, fear, and planning … Continue reading →

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Sermon Series Wrap Up: Breaking Bad (Ways of Being)

Posted on August 28, 2013 by revkennydickson

Notes on Breaking Bad (Ways of Being) “Hocus Focus.” In the conclusion to his letter to the church in Philippi, Paul calls the faithful to “rejoice in the Lord, always.” He stressed this call by repeating it, “and again I … Continue reading →

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Sermon Series Notes: “Breaking Bad (Ways of Being)”

Posted on August 24, 2013 by revkennydickson

Notes on “Breaking Bad (Ways of Being): Wait Till the Midnight Hour.” Jesus cautions his disciples to remain alert and prepared for his return and the fullfillment of the Kingdom of God through the parable of the unwatchful servants. As … Continue reading →

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