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HBO Still Pulling Out All the Stops for ‘True Blood’ Ad Campaign

posted by Donna Freitas

Wow. If you ever read my posts you already know that I have a thing for vampires–be they from “Buffy,” “Twilight,” or the old school “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” variety. But it appears that HBO is as excited about vampires as [...]

Michael W. Smith and Steven Curtis Chapman Begin Tour

posted by Douglas Howe

Two of the most enduring and integrous Christian musicians of the last two decades are teaming up for what will no doubt be an inspiring and entertaining tour. And if your Christian faith is important to you, this will likely [...]

Richard Dutcher’s ‘Very Frustrating Enlightenment’

posted by Paul O'Donnell

When Richard Dutcher wrote and directed “God’s Army,” a 2001 movie about the struggles of idealistic LDS missionaries negotiating the reality of Los Angeles, he instantly became a Mormon hero. Dubbed “the father of modern Latter-day Saint cinema” after the [...]

Top 5 Back to School Movies

posted by Kris Rasmussen

Some students–and teachers–have already been forced to give up their fun in the sun and others will be forced back into the world of textbooks and tests next week. (On the other hand, the cheers you are hearing are from [...]

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What Price Would You Pay for Religious Freedom?
It’s a question that’s especially valid today as the Catholic Church battles with our government over the proposed healthcare mandate requiring faith-based institutions to cover contraception.  We ask ourselves if this is a breach of religious liberty and if so, how will this fight will end? Â

posted 10:36:55am May. 09, 2012 | read full post »

Free Giveaway for the New Monks of the Desert Album!
The Monastary of Christ in the Desert was founded in 1964 in Abiqulu, New Mexico. It’s located in, you guessed it, the middle of the desert. Being surrounded by miles of government-protected land, the abbey is the perfect place to guarantee a quiet life of solitude perfectly suited to the Benedict

posted 2:51:44pm Apr. 23, 2012 | read full post »

Rick Warren on the 'Unbelievable' new worship album you have to hear!
Travis Ryan, worship pastor at Saddleback Church, has a brand new worship album out called "Fearless" with a wonderful single on it, "Jesus Precious Jesus." You can listen to a sample of the song (it's great!) and download the single here. Rick Warren, Saddleback's pastor (and author of "The Purp

posted 11:41:38pm Apr. 09, 2012 | read full post »

For Greater Glory - EXCLUSIVE First Look!
UPDATE: This is an exclusive first look at the poster for the film! I don't know much about For Greater Glory. I know it stars Andy Garcia, Evan Longoria, and Peter O'Toole. I know it's the true story of the Cristiada, a Mexican civil war that happened in the 1920s. I know it's about the persecut

posted 5:17:13pm Mar. 23, 2012 | read full post »

WWJD II - The Woodcarver
It can be difficult to find family friend entertainment these days. Even cartoons aimed at children can have poor attitudes and language that you'd never want your little ones spouting off. There have been any number of times where, in shock, I've turned something off that my kids were watching that

posted 4:23:04pm Mar. 01, 2012 | read full post »


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