Because everyone loves a good story
The Success of Star Wars IV-VI: Backstory
Now that you know all about George Lucas from the past two posts, you’re ready to plunge right into the original trilogy. What were the inspirations behind the films, and what made them so popular? I’ll take a stab at answering these today, so hang on to your hats, kids. This is gonna be one fast Kessel run.
The Genius of George Lucas: A Brief Biography (Part 2)
You know that George Lucas is the mastermind behind the Star Wars and Indiana Jones films, but how did he do it? And what’s he been doing since then? And what in the world did he sell out to Disney for?! I’ll answer all these and more in this week’s post!
The Genius of George Lucas: A Brief Biography (Part 1)
If you want to know more about something, you need to find out where it came from. That’s just what I hope to do in this brief, two-part biography of George Lucas. Did you know he actually aspired to be a race car driver instead of a film maker? Find out more in today’s post!
The Genius of George Lucas: Series Overview
If I told you I was planning to write this next series about George Lucas and his two most enduring series, Star Wars and Indiana Jones, would you be thrilled and enthralled? I sure hope so, because that’s the plan! Check out this week’s overview to know what’s in store for you!
A Good Friday Meditation
With all the hype of Easter, it can be easy to let Good Friday slip by without much notice. This year, I’d encourage you to take a few moments with this short post and meditate on the beauty of God’s plan. We’ll look together at the last song Jesus sang before his crucifixion, and we’ll marvel at the prophetic power of this Psalm.
What a Waste, Part 2
Martha accused Mary of wasting time, but Jesus disagreed. When we find ourselves serving God busily and resentfully, it may be time to revisit this story.
What a Waste, Part 1
While the disciples criticized Mary’s offering, Jesus commended it. But why did he command that it be told about in connection with the Gospel?
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