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New Hope: Facing Transitions in Life with God’s Guidance
The film New Hope released in 2012 deals with the aftermath of teen suicide. It boldly tells a story about the depths of guilt and hurt in the lives of those affected by this tragedy. Main character Michael and his family moved to a small town called New Hope. Being the son of a preacher, he is already accustomed to moving from place to place. What bothers him this time is adjusting to his new school in his senior year. Throughout the film, Michael showed us what it is like being a preacher’s son. Like any other teen, he confronts a dilemma of fitting in. The difference is that he…
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Soul Surfer: A Girl’s Determination to Beat Her Odds
The film Soul Surfer tells an inspirational story about Bethany, a 13-year-old surfer who enjoys the waves of Kauai Island in Hawaii. Her parents Tom and Cheri were both surfers and equally supportive of her passion. She and her best friend Alana vie for a regional surfing competition, and that is all that mattered to her at that time. The opening scenes showed us how idyllic life is by the waves and by the shore. Young as she is, Bethany valued her passion for surfing and knew that it was her source of joy. Her character reminds us to identify our God-given talent and make good use of it as…
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Reconciliation: A Father’s Selfless Love
The film Reconciliation released in 2009 takes us into a heartbreaking story between father and son Jeff and Grant who have lived separate lives in the last 24 years. The movie started with a scene of the father and son playing cards. Grant was happy and he loved his father. Fast forward to Grant’s adult life, his wife Sara complains about his being distant during her pregnancy period. Unknown to Sara, Grant had apprehensions about facing fatherhood. He hid from her about Jeff’s existence because his father is gay. These scenes show us how an unpleasant childhood affects us when we become adults. Grant and Sara’s confrontation scene teaches us that marriage…
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The Cut Out Girl by Bart Van Es
An Encounter With History The Cut Out Girl by Bart Van Es is a remarkable true story of Lien, a Jewish girl who was eight years old in 1942 when she went into hiding in the Netherlands. Her life intersected with the author’s as she lived with his grandparents for part of the war. This […]
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New Release from Alexa Verde plus Wednesday’s Free and Sale Books
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Mystery, Time-Travel, and Fantasy Free plus Tuesday Sales
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Sports Books That Pack a Punch
Are you watching the Superbowl this weekend? Do you have young football fans at home? What about baseball? soccer? basketball? track? Sports books are a distinct sub-genre, a definite “hook” for many reluctant readers. A good sports book offers more than just a sports story, though: it often offers insight on character issues, relationship conflicts, teamwork, perseverance, and more. Sports Books That Pack a Punch Though the books below are all sports books, even non-sports lovers will find them engaging and thought-provoking. Unless otherwise noted, books are for middle grades (~ages 10-12). Titles linked to reviews for more information. Soar by Joan Bauer (Baseball) Plunked by Michael Northrop (Baseball)The Only…
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Crossflix – Listen to Christian Music Free
Christian music is well-known for being devotional. However, there is more to this kind of melody other than just praising the Lord. It is a common belief that more people should be exposed to this music, so as to build character, wisdom, and knowledge about ourselves. The following point illustrates how beneficial Christian music is to the society: Completely family-friendly In various music streaming services, it is highly likely for children to stumble on to content which is not appropriate for them. Since parental controls on all music services are not possible as it sounds weird, it is time for parents to expose their children to Christian music first. The…
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Top 7 Reasons Why We Love Christian TV Shows
Christian TV shows at the moment are one of the top searches all over the world. People of all religions and faith find them interesting as it sets the standards when it comes to preaching about life. The following reasons tell why everyone loves watching them: Good stories A lot of Christian TV shows are credited to have great stories. This is why many of them have continued for several seasons and continue to wow the audience. The target audience of these shows is both religious and non-religious people, so the story does not discriminate. The values and essence of the story makes the shows amazing for both children and…
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Fireproof: Watch on this Valentine’s Day 2019
Valentine’s Day is one for celebrating the romance and togetherness between couples. Although a typical V-day means going out on a date, but one can also choose to spend quality time with their loved one by watching good Christian online movies. Fireproof is a movie which is available on online streaming services and it concentrates on love between two people. The following reasons state why it is a good watch for V-Day: Marriage takes work Marriage is in many ways like any other relationship, but differs when it comes to commitment and togetherness. Both partners need to work to make the marriage last long. This is one of the truths…
