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I was struck by this full-page ad that ran in this past Sunday’s New York Times.
The advertisement was placed in response to the current debate about banning oversized soft drinks in New York City. Coke used the placement to remind consumers they offer a variety of package sizes, including a 7.5 ounce “portion-control” can.
In thinking about Coke’s main message, “everything in moderation, except fun,” I got to thinking there’s a parallel to our Christian faith.
Topics: Family and Home Tags: entertainment, events by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
Although they’re fictitious characters, a good many people have been “raised” by fathers on TV, for good or bad. On the heels of Father’s Day this past Sunday, I thought it would be fun to ask you to share with me who your favorite television dad is – and why?
Here are some choices, in no particular order, but please feel free to write in a candidate of your choice:
Charles Ingalls (Michael Landon, Little House on the Prairie)
“Pa” was a man’s man, a rugged frontiersman who was as tender as he was tough.
Topics: Family and Home Tags: broadcast, entertainment by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
Saturday’s New York Times featured a fascinating story on the power of the social media service, Twitter, when it comes to spreading the Gospel.
Created in 2006, Twitter allows users to distribute messages of up to 140 characters in length to a predetermined network of friends and followers.
According to the report, Christian “tweets” are forwarded, on average, 30 times more often than their secular-themed counterparts.
Why?
The author attributes part of the reason to the pithy nature of the Christian message:
On average, verses in the King James Version are about 100 characters long, leaving room to slip in a #bible hashtag and still come in under the 140-character limit.
Topics: Family and Home Tags: entertainment, technology by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
When it comes to the latest comic book news, I’m reminded of what the late humorist Will Rogers used to say:
“All I know is what I read in the newspapers.”
So, what I’m about to tell you is a bit more than I know, but if you have teenagers who read Marvel and DC comic books, you’ll want to know about it, too.
Both comic book lines are attempting to capitalize on the culture’s increased acceptance of homosexuality and same-sex marriage.
Topics: Family and Home Tags: entertainment, homosexuality by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
This report is a mixture of good news and bad news, all wrapped up within the same story.
Several weeks ago MTV announced plans to launch a new reality show titled “Losing It” – as in losing one’s virginity. It promised to chronicle “sexual firsts” in candid fashion.
Obviously, that’s bad news.
Yesterday, it was reported that MTV has scrubbed plans for the show.
That’s good news.
But that executives at MTV would even consider such a tawdry feature in the first place is bad news.
Topics: Current Events Tags: entertainment, pop culture by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
When it comes to video games, Jean and I have a pretty simple and straightforward rule:
No guns, no blood, no bad language and, obviously, nothing that’s sexually suggestive.
So I know what some of you are probably thinking:
It’s still possible to purchase and play Pong?
Our boys actually play a very limited amount of games on Wii, usually sports-themed and always very innocuous in nature.
But we know parents who feel strongly that any type of video game is just a bad idea and a poor use of a child’s time.
Topics: Family and Home Tags: entertainment, kids, parenting, pop culture, technology by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
It’s been nearly two weeks since our dear friend and the founder of Prison Fellowship, Chuck Colson, received his eternal reward. It was announced recently that a public memorial in his honor will be held at the National Cathedral on May 16th. It will be a privilege to attend and collectively thank the Lord for the life of this good man.
As some of you may know, Chuck loved movies. He saw them as a wonderful way to communicate truth and the many characteristics of our loving and all-powerful God.
Topics: Family and Home Tags: entertainment, faith, pop culture by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
A raunchy website that facilitates extramarital affairs has announced it will award one-million dollars to any person who can prove that New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow has engaged in a sexual relationship.
Since the onset of his success at the University of Florida to his ascent in the NFL, Tim Tebow has endured a litany of personal attacks. He’s been mocked for attempting to live up to the tenets of his Christian faith, including his willingness to publicly evangelize and pledge celibacy prior to getting married.
Topics: Current Events Tags: entertainment, faith, intimacy, pop culture by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
The family and I are on spring break this week, but I’m curious for your feedback surrounding Suzanne Collins’ bestseller-turned-Hollywood-thriller The Hunger Games.
Have you gone to see it?
Would you permit your son or daughter to watch if they wanted to?
Why – or why not?
Given the young age of our boys, we haven’t paid attention to the book or the movie. Their minds are focused on much tamer fare, including Legos and other books and games.
Topics: Family and Home Tags: entertainment, kids, parenting, pop culture by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
Focus on the Family’s Esther Fleece was recently identified by CNN’s Belief Blog as one of the “Five Women to Watch in Religion.” Here she reflects on the television program, GCB:
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ABC aired a new program last night, GCB, based on the book, Good Christian B*tches. Apparently ABC’s attempt at being relevant and cutting edge involves a not-so-subtle reference at an insulting profanity aimed at Christian women.
Well, gee, thanks, ABC.
I find that reference especially out of place given where we are at as a nation, though.
Topics: Current Events Tags: entertainment, faith, pop culture by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
Jim Daly is a husband, father and President of Focus on the Family and host of its National Radio Hall of Fame broadcast. His blog, Daly Focus, is full of timely commentary and wisdom designed to help you navigate and understand today’s culture. His latest book is Marriage Done Right.Home
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