Here I am again, presenting what seems to be the new normal of the blog format (although this time it’s 3 blogs smashed into one, rather than 4). It’s disheartening to write this infrequently, but on the other hand, I’m happy to write something, even it is just once a month. So here we go:
#1:
Excitement in Bronco-land again
Several weeks ago, the Denver Broncos pulled off a
blockbuster trade and acquired quarterback Russell Wilson from the Seattle
Seahawks. We are pinching ourselves in
Bronco-land that this amazing talent is going to be here in Denver!
Someone on the radio remarked that Bronco fans are spoiled;
first, we were treated with the quarterback play of John Elway; soon after, we
got to enjoy the quarterback play of Peyton Manning. Now, after 6 years, it’s a new era with a new
superstar in town: Russell Wilson.
#2: Thoughts
on Batman
On March 4th, the newest Batman movie known simply as “The Batman” was released. I haven’t seen it, but I’ve read reviews that
lead me to believe this film sticks with you long after viewing. The same could also be said for the 2008 film
“The Dark Knight”. I’m surprised how, 14 years later, we are
still talking about this film (and not just because of Heath Ledger’s
memorizing performance as the Joker). I
recently watched the film again, and doing so leads me to post a few thoughts
today.
If you were asking me that question, first of all, I have
to say that I’m not condoning Batman’s decision here. I strongly disagree with Batman’s statement
that “sometimes the truth is not good enough.
Sometimes people deserve more.”
Conversely, Jesus said it is the truth that will set you free (John
8:32), and He also stated to be the very embodiment of truth (John 14:6). So I submit that there are clearer Christ
allusions in the superhero genre than this.
That said, I still couldn’t help but think of Jesus when, as Batman was
running away to be chased for offenses he didn’t commit, Gordon’s son comments,
“he didn’t do anything wrong.”
#3: “Walking
free”
Micah Tyler wrote a song that has been such a blessing to
me; it’s titled “Walking Free”. The first stanza is as follows: “The verdict
was guilty; case closed, the end. No
chance to ever leave the prison of my sin.
Now I know it might sound crazy, but one day a key unlocked that
cell. I heard a small voice say, ‘Your
debt’s been paid by somebody else’ and now I’m walking, walking, walking
free. No more darkness, guilt has lost
its grip on me. When mercy call my name
those chains fell at my feet, and now I’m walking, walking, walking free.”
When I think about who I would be, or where I would be
without the Lord, I can only lift my voice and hands to God in worship that He
saved me. Don’t get me wrong, even
though I’m a Christian, I still battle sin every day. I’m far from perfect; I make the sinful,
selfish choice (incidentally, in the next stanza of the song, Micah vocalizing
the same struggles, and I appreciate his honesty). But the Lord graciously offers me a hand,
picks me up, cleans me up, and invites me to walk with Him again in fellowship.
