by Jeremy 'JJ' Johnson
It's interesting to see the huge effect the arts play on our lives. They express who we are and what we believe. It’s like a backdrop that adds that little something to a Broadway musical. Imagine a huge blockbuster movie without background music...the last scene of Terminator 2 without the epic score in the background as the hero, played by Arnold, is lowered into the vat of molten metal, or how about a huge concert without the lights and video? Check out a concert video of Trans-Siberian Orchestra and imagine it without the lights and haze. What are your fries without ketchup? They're ok but... The arts add flavor! They add emotion to God's story and to our story. The arts make these stories more real and make us more human.
Take some time and listen to an audio Bible or 'Bible on tape'. Listen to a chapter, book or a few verses. If it’s one with music and/or sound effects, great! Now, listen to the same passage without the music or sound effects and vice versa. The musical background and added effects seem to put you right there. They help bring God's story and our story to life!
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