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DVD Review and Giveaway: The Woodcarver

                              (releases today, March 13th, rated PG) Christian Cinema:   http://www.christiancinema.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=4094 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 R...

DVD Review and Giveaway: The Mighty Macs

(DVD releases 2/21/12) Based on a true story, The Mighty Macs (rated G) is a movie about Cathy Rush who in 1971 became a basketball coach at Immaculata College, a small all-women's Catholic college in Philadelphia run by nuns. She was ambitious and determined to give her team the best chance at competition, even though the team/the school had little prospects. She encouraged the girls (players in her team) to be team players and to pursue their dreams. She coached them in somewhat unconventional ways but it worked. Cathy Rush led the team to win the Women's College Basketball National Championship 3 years in a row (1972, 1973, and 1974). She had been married for about 3 years when she decided by herself (against her husband's approval) that she wanted to become a basketball coach. Her husband, Ed Rush, who was an NBA referee, wanted to start a family, instead. Obviously, this caused friction in their marriage. I understand that she had unfulfilled dreams but she shoul...

DVD Review and Giveaway: A Mile in His Shoes

A Mile in His Shoes is a family-friendly movie (PG) about a young man diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome (a form of autism) and how his God-given talent (his amazing throwing ability) helps him and others. It's about overcoming challenges in life. It is based on the book "The Legend of Mickey Tussler" (a true story). It's directed by William Dear, the director of "Angels In the Outfield." It stars Dean Cain who plays Arthur Murphy, a baseball coach and Luke Schroder who plays Mickey, the main character. Excellent performances! My family and I enjoyed this movie. It spoke to my heart deeply because one of my kids has symptoms that are similar to Asperger's Syndrome but the doctors diagnosed him with anxiety disorder, instead. My son is very athletic and great with numbers like Mickey. He is also sensitive to noise and crowds like Mickey. When Coach Murphy sees Mickey (a farmer boy) throw apples at a bucket for his pigs, he knows that he has just fo...

DVD Review and Giveaway: Christmas Lodge

SYNOPSIS:   Thomas Kinkade presents  Christmas Lodge : a place where a heart-warming past and loving future meet for one remarkable group of people. During a weekend trip to the mountains, Mary (Erin Karpluk) finds herself at the now- dilapidated lodge where she spent the holidays with her family growing up. She becomes determined to restore the building to its former glory. Inspired by her grandfather and guided by her grandmother in heaven, Mary throws herself into the project, and during the process finds herself drawn to Jack (Michael Shanks), a handsome man who loves the lodge as much as she does. Historically unlucky in love, this chance encounter allows Mary to renew her faith in life and discover her one true love. For an uplifting story about the importance of faith, family and the true holiday spirit, go to the  Christmas Lodge . MY THOUGHTS AND REVIEW: Can you believe that Christmas is just around the corner :)? Christmas Lodge is a clean Christi...

Review and Giveaway: Theo DVD

Theo,  an animated student of Godʼs Word, lives in a cozy corner of a quaint English village, in the heart of the Cotswolds, and entertains two mice, Belfry and Luther.   The first DVD in the series,  Theo: God's Love (containing 3 episodes: Saving Faith, Loving Obedience, Forgiveness, plus a bonus episode: Good News and s pecial features: Animation Basics and A Chat with Mike Joens, the Creator of Theo), released on DVD through EMI CMG on 9/13/11.   Website : http://www.theopresents.com Facebook :     http://www.facebook.com/theopresents Amazon :  http://www.amazon.com/Theo-Gods-Love/dp/B005ETZEPI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314304071&sr=8-1 FREE app (available now for iPhone and iPad):  http://www.theopresents.com/ Church Curriculum available now (from LifeWay Christian Stores):  http://www.lifeway.com/Product/theo-church-edition-foundations-of-faith-P005397446 The Buy 1 - Give 1 campaign! For every Theo DVD purchased,...

Review and Giveaway: The Crossmaker DVD

UPDATE: This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to the winner, Sarah! I used random.org to select the winner. About  The Crossmaker DVD  (Ages: Story 3+ Art Lesson 6+) THE EASTER STORY: Dominic, the son of a carpenter, finds himself drawn into the unforgettable trial of the man called Jesus. Share in this amazing adventure that takes Dominic from Christ's crucifixion to a place of redemption, and a face-to-face meeting with the risen Christ. See The Light chalk artist Gloria Kohlmann draws her stunning interpretation of the Easter story. This DVD includes three art lessons: 1. GLORY! See The Light artist Heidi Shorts teaches on the art of Creative Lettering 2. HE IS NOT HERE! HE IS RISEN! See The Light Art Club Master Teacher Pat Knepley leads budding young artists in a step-by-step drawing lessons using chalk pastels. Plus, create your own black light reveal! 3. THREE CROSSES ON A HILL. See The Light's Jim Pence gives a tutorial in water colors as young artists ...

Review: The Ultimate DVD Read and Share Bible Volume Two

Product Details Format: Hardcover w/DVD Trim Size: 6.80 x 8.10 x 0.90 Retail Price: $19.99    ISBN-13: 9781400316144    Page Count: 214    Publisher: Tommy Nelson This children's book contains more than 100 best-loved Bible stories. The stories are based on the International Children’s Bible and retold by Gwen Ellis. The pictures are illustrated by Steve Smallman. It also includes 2 DVDs. This Volume Two covers many favorites from both the Old Testament and the New Testament such as Joseph, Moses, Balaam, The Promised Land, Solomon, Elijah and Elisha, Joash, Hezekiah, Job, Isaiah, Daniel, Jonah, Jesus' Life, Jesus' Death and Resurrection, the Holy Spirit, Peter, and lots more. My boys (even though they are older than targeted readers for this book) enjoyed listening to me read these familiar Bible stories and looking at the lively, colorful illustrations. Each story is short which is perfect for young children's attention span. At the end o...