"There's a new Jesus," I told my husband today. "The Promise," a popular Branson, MO, Christian musicale, after a brief interlude, has returned to the stage, and the former, Jesus-in-town actor has been replaced by a new look-like Jesus actor. "Mommy, there's Jesus!" the kids exclaim as he walks the streets of Branson, suddenly aware he must also attempt to act like Jesus all day long--in McDonalds, the barbeque cafe, WalMart, wherever--'cause the kids are watching!

Adults are watching too! It's The Da Vinci Code," a Dan Brown best-selling novel and movie everyone is talking about--in the the church, the entertainment world, the media--and your local library. You can't miss Him--He's everywhere! As Dan Brown, the writer, so ably presents the "new Jesus" in his so-called "facts of history" and "fiction of fame,"I would like to present MY Jesus, "the Truth, the Life and the Way" of Scripture I've come to love and embrace. He's the ever-living, ever-seeking Son of God Who was, Who is, and Who shall be Lord and Master to millions like me, called by His Name and won by His love. He's the Jesus of the Bible, God's Word; He's my Savior and Lord--and "the same yesterday, today and forever."

He's the God Who Was...

Jesus Christ, God's Son, was there "in the beginning." He flung the stars into place, placed the planets in orbit, the sun and moon into space. He made the earth and everything in it--the trees and the tigers, the ants and the plants, the mice--and me! What wonder, what grace!

He was there with Noah when the heavens rained; He was there with Daniel when the lions roared, with David when the giant fell, with Mary when the angel appeared and with His disciples when He died for us all. He was Healer, Teacher, Master and Lord to those who sought Him; He was love, joy and peace to each person who received Him; He was "the Word made flesh to dwell among us." He embodied truth, love, justice and light; He was the Resurrection and the Life to our world...He was, He is, and He ever shall be.

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men (John 1:1-4 KJV)."

He's the God Who Is...!

Jesus Christ, God's Son, is here "in the now," at the right hand of the Father, making intercession for me.

When I need Him, when I want to know Him, when I long to worship Him, He is there. He is ever-present in my distress, ever-comforting when I'm discouraged, distressed, distraught and in disarray. His Word instructs me, encourages me and heals me. He's my Savior and Lord; He's the very essence of my being. He is Resurrection and Life to my world...He was, He is, and He ever shall be King and Lord of my life!

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1 KJV)."

He's the God Who Shall Ever Be....

Jesus Christ, God's Son, will be there "in my tomorrows," for all my days in time and eternity to come. He will be there to guide me, to show me His perfect way and will, to walk through my valleys and to bring me to life eternal. He is the all-conquering, ever-victorious, ever living Lord of eternity. Someday every knee shall bow, every tongue confess that He is Lord to the glory of God. I plan, by God's grace, to be there, for He shall ever reign as my Resurrection and Life...He was, He, is, and He ever shall be King and Lord of my Life.

"The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works (Psalm 104:31)."

In the coming days, the world will decode and debate The Da Vinci Code," as it refutes and refuses, or agrees and abides by the claims of the "Code." I choose to agree and abide by the claims of the Living Word of God. Why? Because He was, He is and He shall forever be my Lord and my God. So there's a "new Jesus?" Debate if you wish (see the many discussion links below)--but then move on to discover the Jesus I know. He needs no defense, but if you are seeking, if you are confused and uncertain, if you want to know the truth of God's Word, I dare you to explore the Da Vinci-related links below and find the REAL Jesus who is the same, yesterday, today and forever.

His Healing Words

"Lord, I don't want to merely know about You; I want to know You. I ask you to open my eyes of understanding that I might see the truth of Your Word. I want to believe; I want to be sure of my faith and standing with You. I accept You as my Lord and Savior this day, In Jesus' Name, Amen."

Featured Links

The DaVinci Dialogue . . . NewsTracker . . . What's What in the DaVinci Code

Official Website of Dan Brown . . . . Sony Pictures - The Da Vinci Code

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A Response: Portals, Articles and Resources Pertaining to the "The Da Vinci Code"

The Indescribable Christ! . . . . My Personal Spiritual Journey
Multilingual Christian Resources at Peggie's Place! - the Gospel in many languages

"Discover the Real Jesus" . . . Discuss the DaVinci Code
Who is Jesus? . . . The Story of Jesus . . . Watch the "JESUS" Film in YOUR language!

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Dr. Wave Nunnally, Evangel University: "Responding to The Da Vinci Code": Video PowerPoint presentation

To the Source
"Jesus Out of Focus" - Christianity Today
Christians & the Da Vinci Code - a Barna perspective
From Top Chretien (French ministry site): "Da Vinici Code: reality or fiction?"

"Da Vinci Code Confirms Rather Than Changes PeopleÕs Religious Views" - a BARNA report

Lee Strobel: Investigating Faith . . . Jesus and Da Vinci: Who was Jesus, Really?
The Da Vinci Code: The Life
The Da Vinci Code: A Biblical Response -- CBN.com
Da Vinci Answers - Josh McDowell . . . . Da Vinci Code Truth . . . CT: The Da Vinci Code - Christianity Today

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20 Big Lies in the DaVinci Code - Charisma Magazine

A Christian Response to The Da Vinci Code (2 Peter 2:1-3)
American Tract Society - Christian books and tracts related to Da Vinci Code

Beware and Prepare: The Da Vinci Code Arrives

Catholic Answers Special Report: Cracking The Da Vinci Code

Christian Audio: Da Vinci commentary

Dismantling the Da Vinci Code (Crisis Magazine)

Da Vinci booklet - FOTF

Da Vinci Code: Information From Answers.com

Deciphering The Da Vinci Code - explorefaith.org

'Engaging' Heresy - Christianity Today Magazine

Focus on the Family's Response to "The Da Vinci Code"

"Four Big Lies of the Da Vinci Code"

Mark Roberts: Da Vinci Opportunity: How the Da Vinci Code Can Be Helpful

Oneplace.com: In His Grip (Dr. Charles Betters) - Broadcast Archives

Pentecostal Evangel: Geo P Wood

Responding to the Da Vinci Code..." . . . Rick Warren's Ministry Toolbox - article

SUMCRIT: The Da Vinci Code

The Da Vinci Code: Fact or Fiction?

ÒThe Most Serious Assault Against ChristianityÓ is É The Da Vinci Code?

The Da Vinci Code: Of Magdalene, Gnostics, the Goddess and the Grail

The Da Vinci Code Cracks (Stand to Reason)

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