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DVD Review and Giveaway: The Woodcarver

                              (releases today, March 13th, rated PG)

About the Movie: 
Matthew Stevenson is a troubled kid from a broken home. When he vandalizes the local church to get back at his parents, Matthew has to repair the damage to the church to avoid criminal charges. While working at the church, he meets Ernest (John Ratzenberger), an accomplished wood carver who created the intricate woodwork decoration that Matthew destroyed. Ernest has become something of a hermit, but reluctantly comes out of reclusion to help repair the church. Now Ernest and Matthew must work together to preserve the church's beautiful antiquity, and along the way, they also manage to restore their faith in God and in life.

My Thoughts and Review: 
Troubled teen. Separated parents. Reclusive widower and woodcarver. When the local church is vandalized, these lives converge. My family and I enjoyed watching this DVD. I even got teary eyes a few times. Ernest Otto becomes a mentor who takes fifteen-year-old Matthew under his wings with one condition. Matthew is to ask himself WWJD (What Would Jesus Do?) before making any decision. This concept changes Matthew and his changes affect others. The theme is restoration. The plot is pretty simplistic but the story is still beautiful :). John Ratzenberger's performance is excellent. Faith. Family. Friendship. Fantastic film!

GIVEAWAY: You can win a copy of this wonderful DVD! Deadline: 3/31/2012 

To Enter: Leave a comment here with your email address. What do you think about the WWJD concept?
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  1. SarahMarch 14, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    I would love to win this.. I got a giveaway going on my blog too.. I like the WWJD concept. I already follow your blog..

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  2. SarahMarch 14, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    I follow you on twitter.

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  3. kzrkzrMarch 16, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    I like your page Christ Alone

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  4. kzrkzrMarch 16, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    follow u on twitter

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  5. kzrkzrMarch 16, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    I think the WWJD is a wonderful witnessing tool!

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  6. lisacolpoMarch 20, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    What do you think about the WWJD concept? I think its a wonderful tool to use for others to really know how to know WWJD is a good way to go about what God would do .
    lisahoward70@yahoo.com

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  7. lisacolpoMarch 20, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    Like" your page "Christ Alone" on Facebook

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  8. lisacolpoMarch 20, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    Follow you on Twitter: @treasuredbyGod

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  9. lisacolpoMarch 20, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    shared the link on my facebook page :)

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  10. lisacolpoMarch 20, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    Shared link on my Twitter page :)
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  11. lisacolpoMarch 20, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    I Follow this blog NetworkedBlogs

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  12. AnonymousMarch 20, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    Wow, John Ratzenberger, have been seeing him a lot lately. Wow, would love so to win the DVD. Am beginning to become more interested in Ratzenberger for sure, did well on Dancing with the Stars, and on Cheers, lol. If I don't win this I so need to get out and purchase one. Juanita Wickey whisper97304@yahoo.com

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  13. AnonymousMarch 20, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    I shared this on Twitter and on Facebook. Hope it helps. Juanita Wickey whisper97304@yahoo.com

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  14. AnonymousMarch 20, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    I follow you on Twitter @ treasuredbyGod
    Love you, Juanita Wickey whisper97304@yahoo.com

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  15. AnonymousMarch 20, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    What would Jesus do WWJD? That is a question I used in making decisions back when I was a teenager, I am 72 now, lol. That really helps to ask that, and trust His guidance. Juanita Wickey whisper97304@yahoo.com

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  16. Jennifer KindleMarch 21, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Jenniferkindle@gmail.com
    Instead of wwjd, i really like thinking in terms of what would I do if Jesus where here.

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  17. Jennifer KindleMarch 21, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Misspelled were up there fidnt I...off to follow your twitter

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  18. Jennifer KindleMarch 21, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    Cant spell on phone ;) going to like fb!

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  19. Jennifer KindleMarch 21, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Will share on fb

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  20. Jennifer KindleMarch 21, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Off to tweet

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  21. AnonymousMarch 23, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    i think the concept is one that we all need to practice more!

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  22. AnonymousMarch 23, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    i like you on fb

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  23. AnonymousMarch 26, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    i follow u :)

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  24. AnonymousMarch 26, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    shared on fb

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  25. AnonymousMarch 26, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    tweeted https://twitter.com/#!/agodlyhomemaker/status/184393889485045761

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  26. AnonymousMarch 31, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    I would Love to have this movie for my family as my son just had surgery and WE ARE A CHRISTIAN FAMILY lOVE TO THIS

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