Choosing Our Destination

February 2, 2010

by John Imler
John is an RVchurchesUSA Ambassor and author of It’s Never Too Late

While many would rather not consider the question of their final destination, our Guidebook (the Bible) indicates that the choice is being made every day of our journey (Matthew 6:24).

As soon as we begin to make our own decisions, we are choosing our final destination. At that point we decide which of two roads we are going to travel. One of those roads may offer more earthly excitement but it is the way of the foolish and leads to destruction (Proverbs 12:15; Matt. 7:13). The other road is more difficult (Matthew 7:14), but it offers the luxury of a personal Guide, Jesus Christ (John 14:6), and leads to eternal life.

We must seriously consider our decision—making sure that it is really a decision not just a temporary consideration of the two options. In Luke 8:11-15, Jesus tells of those who considered the choices, yet made different decisions. The Apostle Paul warns about those who hear the Bible message yet do not arrive at the right destination (Heb. 4:2).

Webster defines “decide” as “to conclude or settle.” He further says that this definition is the least specific and that a more complete definitions can be found in the meaning of the word “settle” which “stresses finality of decision” and/or “resolve – implying formal deliberation and finality of decision or determination.” It is this resolve that Christ spoke of in Luke 8:15.

Perhaps we should look at the time of our death as just a stopover on our way to our final eternal destination. We could look at it as a time when we go through a check point or appear before a customs official to see that our names are written in God’s Book of Life. Remember, we will be taking nothing with us on this last leg of the trip (1 Tim. 6:7).

These two destinations – commonly referred to as Heaven and Hell – are totally opposite in what they offer. The Bible describes one as the place without God (2 Thessalonians 1:9) and the other as a place where God dwells (Acts 7:48-49). Since God is the source of all that we know as “good” (James 1:17), it would seem wise that we make the decision to assure that His dwelling place is our home for eternity.

However, that is a choice each of us must make. John 3:16-19 invites you to choose your destination today.

John welcomes your comments either below or email him directly at john@faithrescued.com

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Resurrection of Christ Movie

February 1, 2010

By Josh Kimball
as appeared on The Christian Post, January 19, 2001

With the story leading to his birth and the story leading to his crucifixion having already reached 21st Century moviegoers on the big screen, it was only matter a time before the story following Jesus Christ’s resurrection would reach the box office.

And now, Easter 2011 looks to be when Jesus’ rise from the dead will be witnessed by people across America. (International release dates for “The Resurrection of the Christ,” meanwhile, are still waiting in the wings.)

According to weekly entertainment-trade magazine Variety, shooting for “The Resurrection of the Christ” is set to start in July with indie filmmaker Billy McKay producing, Jonas McCord directing, and Dan Gordon penning the screenplay, which is expected to focus on the power, greed and ambition of those involved in the crucifixion – Pontius Pilate, Herod, Caiaphas and Judas.

“It’s as much about the key players as it is about Jesus,” McKay told Variety. “We want to bring in the ‘Gladiator’ dimension of the first century against the political milieu of the time.”

McKay, who was one of three producers behind “Billy: The Early Years,” which told the story of evangelist Billy Graham’s rise to prominence, also said “Resurrection” will remain faithful to biblical and historical records.

The film is set to shoot in Israel, Morocco and Europe and will be distributed domestically through Samuel Goldwyn Films, which has been behind faith-based favorites such as “Amazing Grace” and “Fireproof” as well as upcoming movie “To Save a Life,” which hits theaters this Friday.

Notably, while Mel Gibson’s “Passion of the Christ” chalked up over $611 million worldwide in 2004, “Nativity Story” only picked up $46 million after its December 2006 release.

A production budget of $20 million has so far been planned for “Resurrection” – significantly less than was reported for “Passion” ($30 million) and “Nativity Story” ($35 million).

Easter next year falls on Apr. 24.

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