Lucubrations

\Lu`cu*bra"tion\, n. [l. lucubratio;cf. F. lucubration.] 1. The act of lucubrating, or studying by candlelight; nocturnal study; meditation. 2. That which is composed by night; that which is produced by meditation in retirement; hence (loosely) any literary composition.


Monday, September 27, 2010

Ephesians 6:10-18
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, (ESV)

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Hold Us Together - Matt Maher

It don't have a job
Don't pay your bills
Won't buy you a home
In Beverly Hills

Won't fix your life
In five easy steps
Ain't the law of the land
Or the government

But it's all you need...

CHORUS:
Love will hold us together
Make us a shelter
to weather the storm

And I'll be my brothers keeper
So the whole world will know
That we´re not alone

It's waiting for you
Knockin' at your door!
Every moment of truth
When your heart hits the floor

When you're on your knees then...

CHORUS:
Love will hold us together
Make us a shelter
to weather the storm

And I'll be my brothers keeper
So the whole world will know
That we're not alone

BRIDGE:
This is the first day of the rest of your life
This is the first day of the rest of your life
'Cause even in the dark you can still see the light
It's gonna be alright s´gonna be alright

This is the first day of the rest of your life
This is the first day of the rest of your life
'Cause even in the dark you can still see the light
It´s gonna be alright s´gonna be alright

CHORUS:
Love will hold us together
Make us a shelter
to weather the storm

And I'll be my brothers keeper
So the whole world will know
That we´re not alone

Thursday, September 02, 2010

Tonight I was reminded of an interview that I read last year about the movie Star Trek. In it, they compared Captain James T. Kirk to Captain Hook in that he was a literary character who actors could adapt a bit. They couldn't change the character, but their interpretations would vary. I thought that was very interesting because up until the movie came out there was one Kirk, namely William Shatner. At least in the interviewee's mind, Star Trek would be a work of fiction that would go on and be repeated and redone many times. It will be interesting to see what the future holds.

But my question is different. Until the movie came out, I hadn't even considered anyone redoing it. It was what it was. I certainly enjoyed the movie, but I didn't foresee it. So my question is, are there any film or radio productions that are so iconic that there will never be a financially successful reproduction. My only idea was Jimmy Stewart's performance in It's a Wonderful Life. Anna thought something like Breakfast at Tiffany's or Charlie Chaplan or the Three Stooges.