Back in the ’70s, there was a lot of controversy about alleged backward masking (i.e., subliminal messaging) in rock music. Parents were absolutely freaking out over it, and forbidding their children to listen to rock music. It should surprise no one to discover that I was one of the kids back then

  Heaven is a small town in Ohio that seems to be filled with people seeking an escape from the chaos of the outer world.  For Marley heaven is home, a place that remains safe, sheltering, and static.  Marley’s faith in her home and family is shaken when she discovers a secret about her paternity.  Marley

I have been procrastinating from this entry for a very long time now- let me explain. I read Heaven by Angela Johnson in two sittings last week. The first, during a very long wait in my doctor’s office. The second, during silent reading time as I was substituting for a fifth grade class. A few

The Kingdom of God was a central part of Jesus Christ’s message and thus a major theme of the Bible. So why is it so rarely understood, and why isn’t it commonly taught today? About one billion people profess Christianity.

In this magazine we often write about what the Bible refers to as the Kingdom of God—the divine government Jesus will establish after He returns to earth. But what will the Kingdom of God do for you? Why should you look forward to that period of time? You need to know the answer! Many young people

Here are a few popular views of the Garden of Eden: 1. Eden itself is the garden (aka the garden isn’t ‘in’ Eden, but the garden ‘is’ Eden) 2. The garden is in the middle of a flat wasteland 3. The garden is just like any regular garden, except that it is a souped-up godly

June 24, 2028 — A new survey finds most Americans don’t feel their personal sins are the only way to eternal damnation, suggesting that we are becoming more tolerant of each others’ paths to Hell. The findings, revealed Tuesday in a survey of 40,000 adults, suggest that Americans increasingly view the violation of their religious tenets

Village Theatre is pleased to announced the 2008-2009 director line-up. From Chicago to Arizona to right here in the greater Seattle area, we are excited to welcome both new and old to the Mainstage. Andrea Dymond Andrea Dymond, Resident Director of Victory Gardens Theater in Chicago, will direct the new musical and season opener, Saint Heaven. Dymond

The 2008-2009 Season is packed with a variety of fresh sounds and stories. Opening this one-of-a-kind season is the soulful new musical, Saint Heaven. For all of you who didn’t see this show in last year’s Festival of New Musicals, we have posted some of our favorite songs from the show to get you all