By Catherine Larson|Published Date: November 04, 2009
I'm a huge fan of the movie Bella. The film shows the intersection of a young waitress who finds out she is pregnant with a child she doesn't want to keep, and a former soccer star turned cook after a driving accident he was involved in left a young girl dead. As these lives intersect, redemption and hope follow.
Since the movie won the People's Choice Award in 2007 at the Toronto Film Festival, and was released later that year, efforts have been underway to get the movie into all crisis pregnancy centers across America. But according to an article in the National Catholic Register, new efforts are underway to get this life-changing film into prisons across America. The cook, Jose, is a great example of a man whose life has been devastated by a mistake, but who has used that mistake to turn his life around and do something redemptive with the days he has left. I think this film could have just as big an impact in the prison community as it has in the community of crisis care, where initial reports say that over 100 people have contacted the Bella production company to say that they decided to keep their baby as a result of seeing the film.
There's a reason the production company calls itself Metanoia, I guess. Let's hope for some of that metanoia to flare up in our prisons.
The Ultimate in Narcissism
By: Kim Moreland|Published: March 16, 2010 11:29 AM
The makers of Digital Rosetta Stone claim that this new memory chip will last for thousands of years, allowing individuals to have a lasting legacy. It's just another gizmo that gives us an illusion of immortality.
We’re giving away two (2) signed copies of Chuck Colson’s book The Faith. If you're on Facebook, check out the BreakPoint or Colson Center Facebook fan page to find out how to get a copy. READ FULL ARTICLE »
Castration Rears Its Ugly Head
By: Kim Moreland|Published: March 15, 2010 1:17 PM
The questions to ask are: Is castration really a good medical practice, and is it being used for justice or revenge? For a start, see Chuck Colson’s 1994 response to this issue.
Not many of us are thrilled about this weekend's time change. Blogger Ryan Sager points out that there are some very good reasons for that. (Article contains mild profanity.) Thanks to Roberto for this one. READ FULL ARTICLE »
News from the blogosphere
By: Gina Dalfonzo|Published: March 15, 2010 9:08 AM
Popular Christian blogger Michael Spencer, better known as the Internet Monk, has been fighting cancer. Last week his oncologist gave him six months to a year to live. Please keep Michael and his family in your prayers.
In related news, Jollyblogger David Wayne has an update on his own health here. I know he'd appreciate prayer as well.
According to a report in the Daily Mail (London), a company in Switzerland has begun production of “extra small” condoms. The intended market for the product—12- to 14-year-old boys.
Currently, the condoms are only being produced in Switzerland, but the manufacturer has indicated a desire to expand distribution to areas where unprotected pubescent sex is prevalent.
