A few weeks ago I headed to out with a few friends in the middle of a Sunday afternoon to catch one of the few showings that my local movie theater was airing of the animated film Song of the Sea. It’s true that I don’t usually zip to the theater for animated films unless […]
Three Times I Thought about the Bible While Watching “Frozen”
I was a bit surprised when, a few days after Thanksgiving, my Facebook newsfeed blew up with comments by folks who had gone to see Disney’s Frozen and proclaimed it a total delight. I like a talking snowman as much as the next moviegoer, but the previews I had seen didn’t really light up my […]
Five Movies Our Family Loves
A few days ago, our family went to a drive-in theater and watched a double-feature under the stars. It was a fun time with friends and a first for our kids. The movies were Planes and Monsters University. I’m no movie reviewer (as you shall see), but the contrast between the two movies was fascinating. […]
A Beautiful Video on Women In Art
The video below features an inspiring look at the last 500 years of women portrayed in art. This is fascinating and may be inspiring to your little artists. It was to mine. Confession: I am mostly ignorant when it comes to the visual arts. So, I need fun hooks like this to engage me. This […]
A Very Funny Video and a Serious Question For You
So, maybe you need a laugh. This (video below) will certainly provide it. But, I also thought it was a good occasion to ask what our readers’ favorite mercy ministry/charity serving kids are. So, I’m asking. It can be something you support, or are involved with, or just an organization you admire. Feel free to […]