Last night was special night for me. As a Christian and one who really enjoys science, I was eager to see this documentary, Is Genesis History? with my 16-year-old daughter. We purchased our tickets online a week and a half prior to the showing date and I marked my calendar with excitement :) We entered the theater and took our seats and watched the room fill up with fellow movie-goers. It was a full house for this one-night event. Without giving away ALL that was put forth in the film, I will attempt to share briefly my thoughts and feelings about the film itself ... Continue Reading...
Refreshing View: Dr. Oz Puts Power of Faith Front & Center With New Faithful Fridays Segment!
Does faith affect our well-being? Dr. Oz has long focused on “body, mind and spirit” as cornerstones of well-being. What role can faith play in that balance? Ask Dr. Oz and DeVon Franklin what they’ve learned about faith’s power in all aspects of life. As a believer in Christ, I myself can say unequivocally that faith plays a huge part in my life. My faith positively affects my mental and physical health, especially as I give my spirit opportunities to grow in God. So I am pretty pumped to see this segment become a part of Dr. Oz' show this year! Here are some ... Continue Reading...
Movies Coming Soon in 2017: The Star, a Faith & Family Film!
Okay yall, I'm excited about this one. On the list of movies coming soon in 2017: The Star, a faith and family animated film! Brief overview: Making good on its commitment to increase output while continuing to offer its distinctive mix of family and faith films, Sony Pictures Animation announces the upcoming release of THE STAR. AFFIRM Films also joins in the film’s production and marketing. THE STAR’s executive producer, DeVon Franklin, is well known for now-classic faith films such as HEAVEN IS FOR REAL and MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN. It is set to release ... Continue Reading...
Refreshing Review! The Prayer of Protection, Joseph Prince
{I was given a copy of this book for the purposes of reading and review. All opinions expressed are my own...enjoy :)} Wars. Rumors of wars. Sickness and disease. Racial tensions that explode. Financial ups and downs. These are just some of the situations that we face or hear about every day. How are we to walk in this life without cowering to fear? How can we live an extraordinary and victorious life in the face of so many challenges? God's Word reveals the answers that we so desperately need. In his brand new book, The Prayer of Protection: Living ... Continue Reading...
Fragile World: A poignant insight into brokenness and restoration
{I was given access to this film for the purposes of viewing and review. all opinions expressed are my own, and I hope that they are helpful! :)} Brokenness in one's body is easily visible. Brokenness of the spirit and soul, however, is not so easily seen. Yet, it is this area of a human being that needs healing the most, and often it is a journey. Fragile World tackles what this journey is like, from many angles, it explores mental illness in a way I've never seen before. About the film: Fragile World, an inspirational feature film from the makers of ... Continue Reading...
Review & giveaway! None Like Him by Jen Wilken
{Disclosure: I received a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post. all opinions expressed are my own. as always :) enjoy!} We say it/sing it all the time in church: There is none like You, Lord. Intrinsically, we get it, we understand that God stands alone in who He is and what He does. Yet, there is more depth to that heart expression than we know, and None Like Him by Jen Wilken helps us to explore the depth of what we sing so passionately. From the Publisher: God is self-existent, self-sufficient, eternal, immutable, ... Continue Reading...
#Firstwords Review: Choose Joy by Sara Frankl and Mary Carver
{I had the pleasure of receiving this book for the purposes of reading and review. All opinions expressed are my own..enjoy:)} When I was offered the opportunity to this book, I really had no idea what I was saying yes to. Choose Joy is a perspective and heart changer indeed. Choose Joy (as described at FaithWords.com): A young woman who knows she is dying of a terminal disease shares a summation of everything she comes to believe about life and death. What would you do if you were going to die soon? What wisdom would you impart to the world if you knew ... Continue Reading...
