Finding God on Prime Time

Mar

11

2010

I have to admit, I am the biggest cynic when it comes to Christian movies or dramatic shows, I usually judge them on their on own scale, I find myself saying, it was great, for a Christian Movie, or it was a great message, but I wonder how many non-Christians are reached thru the film. Now to be fair, I don’t know that I could do better, but aren’t we all a bit of a film critic when we put a cup of Starbucks in our hand?

What I do search for, and am always ecstatic when I find is God in films and shows that don’t advertise it. I love it when some Hollywood writer sneaks in scripture, a moral tale or as I am finding more and more often, they create a believable Christian character. Let’s face it, if they made most books of the Bible into a film it would be “R” rated. God used real, raw people, not snow white blameless characters who have all the answers. One of my favorite TV shows is Bones; it’s brilliant, witty and just entertaining to watch. If you don’t watch, Bones is a crime drama on Fox. I just wanted to share a closing line from one of the recent shows that affected me; “…God is not just a god of anger and vengeance. My religious beliefs tell me that Christ did not die in vain. That he died to redeem us all. And I intend to show that this good simple man also did not die in vain. That he redeemed one angry, shouting man. So these are the last word I will ever broadcast. I hope that they’re the words you remember best. Peace on Earth.” Bones Season 5, Episode 10, “The Goop on the Girl”

Steph produces The Basement 360 and promo videos for Steelroots, has her master's degree in film from Regent University, and loves movies and music.

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