learning my lines. . .
Watch and read. . . .
By Walt Mueller, Posted 1/2/2009
I'll be playing catch-up on my Christmas film list. I only got out to see one of the movies out of the many I was hoping to catch during vacation. I think I made the right choice. . . . Valkyrie.
As I've said before, I have been haunted by the depth of evil that was allowed to advance in the country of my heritage - Germany - just 70-some years ago. How could these things be allowed to happen and continue to happen in a Reformation stronghold that also served as the home of so much good theological thought and reflection? I strongly believe that examining and pondering these realities is an exercise that leads to spiritual health and maturity...
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