I've always loved movies based on true stories. I've enjoyed the music by Rebecca St. James and For King & Country. With that combination, I was so excited to review Unsung Hero , the remarkable true story of the Smallbone family (Rebecca St. James, Joel & Luke Smallbone of For King & Country are three of their 7 children). It's an inspiring film about their journey from the Land Down Under to the Land of the Free and all the challenges & struggles they had to face & overcome. When David Smallbone (Dad)'s music company fails and goes bankrupt, he moves his family from Australia to America, with high hopes for a better future. However, they soon experience hardships, poverty, shame, loss, sorrow, disappointment, discouragement, and disagreement (within the family). But they cling to God, one another, and prayer. I love their family's way of organizing their prayer cards on the wall into 2 columns: the left one is for "Please" (requested
Philippians is one of my favorite books of the Bible. It is short but is so rich and deep. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this new book, Whatever Happens , by Robert J. Morgan. It is a timely book for the turbulent time in this troubling world, filled with timeless wisdom from the book of Philippians . The book consists of 31 chapters (which can be used as a daily devotional) and covers all 4 chapters of Philippians . The author encourages readers to carefully study the inspiring messages given by Paul from prison and learn to joyfully stand firm in Christ...whatever happens. I can tell that the author is an excellent teacher of God's Word because he continues to be a diligent student of God's Word. I really appreciate all the original Greek words and meanings included in the book. There is no fluff in this book; there's only gems. I delved into all the referenced Scriptures and was so blessed. Like the author, I love hymns; I was glad to see several hymn references. I also