The previously mentioned difficulty with casting Prince Charming in Happily Ever After...? called to mind another issue. Simply put - the lack of Prince Charmings in Church.
Like the Frog Prince in The Frog Prince Retold, Christian men often seem to think that their wives should serve them hand and foot, and be the proverbial Proverbs 31 woman. (Oh ( Read more... )

I had a student once describe me as a "control-freak", while I don't agree with that assessment, I do acknowledge that I like being in control ( Read more... )

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This song is currently on 'repeat' in my mind. Apart from it's catchy tune, it's also stuck because we used it for when the cast took their bows at the conclusion of the drama team's offering for this year's Search for a Star. In fact, our play was titled "Happily Ever After ( Read more... )

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This woman is amazing! I wish I had that ability. I have a few convincing ones. But I've always wanted to be able to speak with an Irish accent.
I have, what I'd like to think as, an untraceable accent. Most new people I meet cannot figure out where I'm from unless I tell them. I like that. But it's also because I code-swtich, that is, I adjust ( Read more... )

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A Trailer for Every Academy Award Winning Movie Ever -- powered by Cracked.comThanks Leon, I did laugh for a very long time after. I wanna watch this movie! Come to think of it, this would make a great tool for teaching genre.

I always believe that it's important to laugh at yourself. The folk at North Point Community Church certainly demonstrate that in their video on Sunday. [Hat tip to Jon Acuff]

You can watch this video on www.livejournal.com

"Sunday's Coming" Movie Trailer from North Point Media on Vimeo.

Despite the fact that I'm heading the drama ministry and have loved drama since I was 14 (discovering the magic of the stage for the first time), I really cannot act. Truly. Offstage, that is. I am unable to pretend. It is both a blessing and a curse. Great for when I need to be authentic and real. Not so great when a simple yes-no will suffice but ( Read more... )

I just love musicals! Even better if it's improv!

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Last night was our church's annual Search for a Star event. It is a highlight in our church calendar, and especially the drama ministry's calander. This year, marks the fifth time, I've directed the drama piece. Looking back on the previous years, I think we've grown and developed so much. At times, there's over-confidence. "We've done it before, ( Read more... )