During the World Team mission camp, we watched the Hollywood movie "Beyond Borders". Beyond Borders is a romance film focusing on two people who are in the world's most dangerous places. Angelina Jolie acts as an American living in London, who is married to a wealth British guy. When she encounters Clive Owen, who acts as a doctor, whose impassioned plea for help to support his relief efforts in war-torn Africa moves her deeply. As a result, these two embark upon a journey of discovery that lead to danger, heartbreak and romance in the far corners of the world.
This film also talks about the differences between the wealthy and the poor. As the movie suggests, people often discover that the materially poor are often spiritually rich while those that are wealthy physically are often (or can be) spiritually poor. That is really an irony! It reminds me of the fact that our lives in the wealthy west are so trivial and we need to understand just how blessed we are. We can all grow richer when we reach beyond borders, and share what we have. Together we find new meaning for our lives and the strength to build a world where God's peace and justice reign. May God's Kingdom come (beyond borders) on earth, as it is in heaven.
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Beyond Borders
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Great thoughts Kitty. I confess I wish I could relate better to these artistic works. I think it's just as much a gift to be able to do so as the artistic ability is itself.
Very good point, Kitty! Yeah, we count our blessings way too little and take too much for granted.
Love you, sister:-)
God's Grace.
I think that you are so right. I know this generally tends to be true. A rich man getting into heaven is like a camel going through the eye of a needle. Thank God for God. He puts camels through eyes of needles. But the point is, not to go after being rich for its own sake and if you are rich, to realize that you are really poor. See yourself as your spiritual bankrupt state that you are in.
Hi Kitty
That would be great if the whole world would be like that..
I hope all is well with you.. am praying
Your Brother forever
Doug
God bless you!
Hi Kc, I agree that movies are great artistic works which so often have deep insights in them.
That's right Corry. We need to keep on counting our blessings, give thanks and be content dont' we?
Love you too :-)
Amen to that Andrea.
Thanks so much for prayer Brother Doug :-) I am better now. You are such a blessing. Appreciate you lots!
Thanks Nan! Blessings to you too.
Oh yes... I had heard about it before.
The materially poor are very rich spiritually.
Their faith is so genuine and sincere.
They really trust their God for every need.
God bless them!
WOW - I will have to check this movie out!! Thanks for the review - and I am glad to hear that it protrayed some deep insights as well - YEA!
Hey Kimber, yes please do check this movie out! I think you'll enjoy it!
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