Arts and Entertainment, September 2006

The Creation 06 'congregation.' Photo by Kevin Pollard.

Creation 06: Confessions of a mad youth sponsor

IT'S Wednesday, July 26, 7 am. My son and I arrive at my church and meet up with 62 other teens and 10 other parents, to head off to Creation 06 at the Gorge at George, Washington. - more

World Trade Center a positive view of faith

MOVIES about World War II were produced all throughout that conflict. So in some ways, it is a little strange to hear some people ask if the world is ready for one movie, let alone two, about the terrorist attacks that took place September 11, 2001 - nearly five years ago. Others might ask what took so long. - more

Danielson founder on 'Christian music' and the real mainstream

Imagine David Bowie fronting the Violent Femmes, or the Carter Family songbook as interpreted by Captain Beefheart.

For over a decade, Daniel Smith has been labeled a Christian eccentric. I recently mentioned Smith to a friend, who prides himself of being receptive to all manner of music, and his comment was, ‘you mean that weird guy?’ I spoke with Daniel last month, and found him to be anything but. He’s thoughtful, intelligent and – like his music – authentic and genuine. He’s well aware of the stereotypes and misconceptions. - more

Backstreet Boy meets prodigal son

• Brian Littrell: Welcome Home, Reunion
• Various: Freaked, Gotee
• Alan Jackson: Precious Memories, Arista/RCA
• David Crowder Band: B Collision, EMI
• Jessie Daniels: Jessie Daniels, Midas Records - more

George Canyon coming to town

CANADIAN country music star George Canyon is coming to the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver September 25. - more

Matthew 6:10: life as it should be

This petition is certainly the underlying prayer of the contemplative life. Thy will be done . . . and let it begin with me. When every person on earth reflects these words, we will live as a multitude of perfectly orchestrated expressions of God - in other words, heaven on earth. - more