Christians & the Media. Something most would thing does not go together. Today was the 10th annual Biola Media Conference. I have been to this a number of times, and each time it is a great experience. A lot of "A" list people, ranging from all tallents (actors, directors, writers, producers, etc) and come and talk abou the craft an how this tool can be used for Jesus Christ. There are a lot more Christians in the media than most would expect.

X-Men 1&2, and the new Fantastic Four movie? Produced by a Christian. President of Disney media distribution, a Christian (that THAT all you Disney boycotters!). People in charge of bringing The Chronicles of Narnia to the screen, Christians. Creator of the video game and cartoon Earthworm Jim, a Christian. Creator of Happy Days, Perfect Strangers, Step By Step, Bruce Almighty, Kung Pow, Patch Adams, just to name a few, all Christians. And there are a lot more than that.

This is a mission field. If "Hollywood" is going to change, it needs to change from the inside out. Too many Christians will just bash "Hollywood" and turn their nose up in protest, refusing to see anything rated higher than PG (and I have seen some PG movies that are more offensive than R ones!). Many of these people are searching, and we as Christians need to be there to show them Jesus, not turn in protest wanting nothing to do with them.

Though everything on earth will be destroyed eventually, and the only lasting thing that will last is our relationship with God (and maybe our relationship with other Christians, I'm not sure), I want to create something that will last a bit longer here on earth, and possibly have a positive impact on people. The Wizard Of Oz is still being watched today and it continues to influence, teach and impact people, and it's venues like that in how I would like to further the kindom of God.

Though this is what I want, God may want me someplace else. But for now, this is what I am persuing. Maybe God has something better in store? If so, I'm all for it!