Thursday, January 08, 2009
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Wednesday, May 28, 2008
David vs. David
Archuleta wins by losing ‘Idol’
By Mark A. Perigard / TelevisionTuesday, May 20, 2008
If you care about “American Idol” finalist David Archuleta, please vote for David Cook.
The dueling Davids face off tonight at 8 on WFXT (Ch. 25) for the championship of the No. 1 show on network TV.
It’s the Kewpie doll vs. the scruffy rocker.
t also appears to involve a frightened boy overwhelmed by the demands of an overbearing stage father and in way over his head.When “Idol” narrowed the field to 12, it was easy to peg Archuleta as the ultimate victor. He has a pleasant voice and appears cut from the same nonthreatening pinup material that “Idol” viewers go nuts for. (Remember Sanjaya?)
Even before reports surfaced of musician father Jeff’s browbeating over the years, savvy viewers were worried.
Although he is 17 - the same age as Jordin Sparks when she won last year - he carries himself as if he’s years younger.
He had to be admonished to open his eyes when he sings. That perpetual grin seems so pained, it’s as if he’s trying to suppress gas. Even last week, his eyes darted about the stage as if looking for an escape.
At 25, Cook, a poor man’s Chris Daughtry, is old enough to understand he’s making a deal with the devil.
If Archuleta wins, he is locked into a recording contract, the expectations of an aging franchise and perhaps several more years of his father acting as manager. (“Idol” producers banned Jeff from backstage, either because of his stage parent ways or because his help was giving his son too much of an edge, according to various reports.)
If Archuleta loses, he still will be besieged with offers. But at least then he gets a slim chance of regaining some sort of control over his life.
He recently told one reporter that he’s not even sure he wants to be a singer. He’d like to try other things. One gets the sense Archuleta hasn’t had much opportunity to live outside his father’s dreams.
Do we really need another celeb teen train wreck? The path from “Idol” to “Celebrity Rehab” is a short one, as ex-contestant Jessica Sierra demonstrated.
Archuleta is a minor for another seven months. Give him the space to retreat, however briefly, from the public spotlight.
Coming in second is not the worst thing that can happen to someone on “American Idol.”
It didn’t hurt Clay Aiken.
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Sunday, March 23, 2008
25who [Jesus] was delivered up because of our offences, and was raised because of our justification.
The Bible tells us that Christ was delivered up for our sins and raised from the dead for our justification. You may already know why Jesus died for our sins, but do you know the significance of God raising Him from the dead?
Let me give you an illustration to help you understand the significance of Jesus’ resurrection.
Let’s say that you are living in a foreign country. One day, you happen to break a major rule of the land. You appeal to the king for mercy. He says, “A rule is a rule. I cannot bend the rule for you. What will others say about my integrity? However, if you can find a substitute to take your punishment — three months in jail — I will allow it.”
By God’s grace, you find a willing substitute. He goes to prison on your behalf and you don’t see him for some time. The days, weeks and months pass by.
Now, how or when will you know that your crime has been fully paid? When will you be able to rest easy regarding your crime? When you see your substitute walking in freedom again! When you see him out of the prison, you will know that the sentence has been fully served. You will know that you are now justified and no one can bring a charge against you for your old crime. No longer will you be afraid of the king or his guards coming after you because you know that the one who was punished in your place is now walking free.
Beloved, Jesus, your substitute, paid the debt you could not pay. On the cross, He bore the sins of your entire life. God put it all on Jesus and then He punished Jesus for every single one of those sins until He was fully satisfied. And because He was so pleased with what Jesus had done, He raised Him from the dead.
Today, Jesus’ tomb remains empty. He is not there for He has risen! His resurrection and empty tomb will forever be our assurance that we have been fully justified!
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