I've no good excuses for not blogging in a while. I have however recently discovered the joy of Google Reader so have been doing a lot of reading. Check out my favourite posts in the shared items box on the right. I've been trying to update them regularly.
We went to see a play called "Scenes from the Big Picture" last Thursday. I really enjoyed getting out and seeing some good theatre. It is a play by Owen McCafferty, a Belfast playwright, which portrayed a day in the life of 21 characters in Belfast. The overlapping stories painted a picture of hurting and broken people which, while dramatic and shocking at times, was a pretty accurate insight into Belfast life. I think what struck me most was was what was missing: the lack of hope for any of the characters. The play was devoid of any real joy, and laughter was fueled by alcohol or drugs. It reminded me that when we watch movies/plays/TV we are entering a fictional world created in the mind of the author/playwright which on the surface may look very similar to our own world. But the key difference is that this substitute world leaves out God. I believe that the real world is held together by God. Whether we acknowledge Him or not, He created it and he runs it. He cares about me and the details of my life and ultimately I can rely on Him for the big picture and know that whatever happens, He will redeem this world in the end. Maranatha!
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Good to meet you on cyber space. I went to see the play as well. It was a strong script with an exceptional cast and good stage management. I liked the linkages between naritives and the humour that can be found in the mundane. Maybe like you, I found the ending a bit of an anti-climax - you expected more or some enlightement. I left a bit disapointed but on reflection this might have been the question McCafferty is asking us to consider "is there more?".
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