FlashForward – God’s Sovereignty Vs. Free Will

FlashForward from ABC

I recently reviewed FlashForward: Part One, Season One on DVD. The ambitious ABC Studios’ series explores the aftermath of a mysterious and inexplicable phenomenon that renders everyone on the planet unconscious at exactly the same moment. Millions die. Destruction of property and infrastructure is enormous. Yet during those few moments of global blackout, every man, woman and child is given a rare and precious gift. They get to see a brief glimpse of his or her life exactly six months in the future.

Make no mistake, FlashForward is not even remotely a Christian TV series. But it is a series that at least dares to ask some essential questions that Christians have wrestled with since the founding of the faith. Questions like how much of our lives are determined by divine fiat, and how much of our lives are the result of acts of free will? And what effect does knowing the future (prophecy) have on our present actions? Is the future set (fate), or can we alter the future by our actions (free will)?

I don’t ponder these issues in a vacuum. During our recent morning devotions my wife and I studied the story of Isaac and Rebecca. You remember – Rebecca was pregnant and having a tough go of it. She went to inquire of the Lord and was given a glimpse into the future. “And the LORD said unto her, Two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger” (Genesis 25:23).

The scripture goes on to talk about Isaac loving Esau while Rebecca loved Jacob. Now, my wife and I have twins – a boy and a girl. They are totally different personalities and we love them both – differently, but equally. It’s hard for me to imagine … Continue Reading

Deadline Approaching for $10,000 Grand Prize Screenplay Contest

Friends of HOSFU,

The April 1st entry deadline for the Raw Talent Screenplay Contest – Grand Prize $10,000 – is now less than one month away. The contest is free to enter and, as such, it is a free chance at $10,000!

We would really appreciate it if you would help publicize the Raw Talent Screenplay Contest in your circles. Post a link to RawTalentContest.com on Facebook, send out an email to some friends or go door to door! Okay, that might be a little much.

For those of you who decide to go the email route, feel free to copy and paste or take from the press release below. It’s brand new and updated.

Thanks for you help in promoting Christ through film!

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For Immediate Release:
March 1, 2010

Deadline Approaching: Raw Talent Screenplay Contest Offers $10,000 Grand Prize
Trost Moving Pictures, In Association With HOSFU LC, Searches For Feature Length Script

Albuquerque, NM (March 1, 2010) – The entry deadline for the Raw Talent Screenplay Contest is … Continue Reading

HOSFU On-Site: A Christmas Snow – Anthony Tyler Quinn Interview

HOSFU On-Site is back from the set of A Christmas Snow, but we’ll continue to post some behind the scenes interview footage that we got while we were in Tulsa, so that you can get to know more of the cast and crew!

Here is our interview with Anthony Tyler Quinn, who recently starred in No Greater Love, a romantic drama from Coram Deo Studios (on DVD from Lionsgate).

A Hollywood veteran of many years, Quinn plays the father of Lucy, Andrew, in A Christmas Snow.

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HOSFU On-Site: A Christmas Snow – Cameron ten Napel Interview

A Christmas Snow wouldn’t be the same without Cameron ten Napel, who plays Lucy in the film. Cameron brings life to the set and joy to everyone around her!

Here HOSFU On-Site’s Eric Highland interviews Cammie on set to discover her perspective on A Christmas Snow and her acting career in general.

We are giving away an official A Christmas Snow hat signed by Muse Watson on Facebook. The deadline is 10 p.m. Central tonight, so visit the A Christmas Snow fan page to find out how you can enter! Click here to visit the page.

HOSFU On-Site: A Christmas Snow – Danny Cahill Interview

The excitement never stops around here. Yesterday, NBC’s The Biggest Loser from last season – Danny Cahill – was on the set of A Christmas Snow. Why? Through a connection with Jim Stovall (who will be novelizing the movie), Danny landed a role in A Christmas Snow as the food critic! Fun stuff.

At the last minute, HOSFU On-Site was able to grab Danny and sit down with him for an interview! Danny is a great guy who is now a musician, inspirational speaker and actor!

Hope you enjoy our interview with Danny:

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