September/October 2010
A Day Without Mirrors -- Imagine what would happen if you couldn't see your own reflection in the mirror. Would you disappear? Or would you find new ways of thinking about who you are?
Banksy's Graffiti Art -- If you want to learn more about Bansky's street art, check out his gallery and take a look at his graffiti images on the Palestine Wall. Also, learn more about street art, and look at other examples of graffiti and of the ways graffiti is used to proclaim the gospel. Then check out the mural commissioned by The United Church of Canada as part of the church's "Paint Your Faith" project.
Breathtaking Ministries -- Learn more about the life, work, and ministry of Amber Metz, the teen who reached out to others in spite of her struggle with Cystic Fibrosis, the woman who founded Breathtaking Ministries to offer life and breath to others.
Check out Josh's Movies -- Watch the trailer, read the story, and meet the cast of No Limit Kids: Much Ado About Middle School. Then watch the trailer for Praise Band, and learn how to host a movie event.
Examine Your Day -- Ignatius, a fourteenth-century soldier-turned-priest, developed methods of prayer he called "spiritual exercises." One of them, the Prayer of Examen, is a way to look back at the experiences of your day to determine if they move you closer to or farther away from God. Try it!
Find Truth in Movies -- "Christ . . . calls us to keep our eyes wide open and to test the lessons of faith in the secular world." Learn more about the Twilight series of books and movies. And if you go to see the newest Twilight movie -- or any movie, for that matter -- try watching it with the eyes of faith.
Get More Crew -- Want the scoop on Group 1 Crew? Check out their music, follow the band's tour schedule, and get to know more about Blanca, Manwell, and Pablo.
Get More Lost -- Lost was the award-winning TV drama about the survivors of a plane crash in the South Pacific. Learn more about Lost, watch the final season of this popular series (including the season finale), and check out the Lost fan site.
Getting Started -- If you want to step up, get involved, and be a leader in your community, these websites will give you some ideas and inspiration:
And we'd love to hear what young people in your community are doing to make a difference. Email their stories to devozine@gbod.org, and we'll post them on our site.
Glee Extras -- Visit the Glee website to learn more about Glee--the show, the cast, the music, the fans--and to watch full episodes.
Lupe Fiasco -- Read the lyrics of the rap "Little Weapon" to discover how Lupe Fiasco uses a play on words with the word console to make a statement about violence in video games. If you want to know more about Lupe Fiasco, check out his website.
More about Bethany Hamilton -- Bethany grew up surfing. After she lost an arm in a shark attack, she was back in the water, surfing competitively and trusting God's plans for her life. Learn more about her amazing story.
More About Sarah -- Meet "Sarah Arthur," a very cool person, author, and youth minister. Enjoy her blogs: "Sarah Arthur, Author," "The God-Hungry Imagination," and "The Daily Grind." And definitely check out her devozine article "When Words Fail" and her curriculum for teens: Thinking Theologically About Pop Culture.
Platypus Videos -- Meet a singing, dancing, swimming platypus; then learn more about what National Geographic calls "one of the most unique animals on the planet."
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