I heard this poem at the end of an old movie....so true:
At The Gate of the Year
I said to the man who stood at the Gate of the Year,
"Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown."
And he replied,
"Go into the darkness and put your hand into the Hand of God.
That shall be to you better than light and safer than a known way!"
So I went forth and finding the Hand of God,
Trod gladly into the night.
He led me towards the hills
And the breaking of day in the lone east.
So heart be still!
What need our human life to know
If God hath comprehension?
In all the dizzy strife of things
Both high and low,
God hideth His intention."
By Minnie Louise Harkins 1875-1957
Included in King George VI broadcast 1939
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
YOUR DIVINE VALENTINE
A Valentine may play a love song for you,
but God sings you the sweetest love song in the universe.
The Lord Your God...will rejoice over you with gladness,
He will keep you quiet with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.
Zephaniah 3:17 NKJV
A Valentine may give you flowers,
But God sent you the most beautiful rose of all, Jesus.
I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.
Song of Solomon 2:1 NKJV
A Valentine may take you out to dinner,
but God has invited you to the most amazing feast ever given.
Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb!
Revelation 19:9 NKJV
A Valentine may give you chocolate,
but God provides you with something even sweeter, His word.
How sweet are Your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey to my mouth!
Psalms 119:103 NKJV
A Valentine may be far away,
but God is always with you.
"I am with you always."
Matthew 28:20 NKJV
A Valentine may give you something,
but God has given you everything.
God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy.
1 Timothy 6:17 NKJV
A Valentine may love you for a lifetime,
but God loved you before you were born and will love you for all eternity!
"Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love;
Therefore with loving kindness I have drawn you."
Jeremiah 31:3 NKJV
Holley Gerth
Writer/Creative Manager
Monday, November 1, 2010
THE LEAST AMONG YOU (2010) DVD
Monday, October 18, 2010
WWJD: What Would Jesus Do? (2010) DVD
This film was inspired by a Christian book by Charles M. Sheldon called, "In His Steps". (which comes with the DVD as digital download for an E-Book). Mr.Sheldon wrote this book back in 1896. This book has actually changed lives! The novel had been translated into 21 languages by 1935. As it celebrated it's one hundredth anniversary of its publication in 1996, experts had ranked it as the tenth-most read book of the world. The phrase: "What would Jesus do?" abbreviated as WWJD became popular in the United States in the 1990's; hence the WWJD bracelets were started. These initials also had an alternative meaning: "Walk with Jesus Daily".
Imagine capturing every thought and asking yourself: "What would Jesus do?". I know this saying has been around a long time, but we need reminders of this and that is exactly what this film delivers. It reminds us and also allows us to view what it looks like with actions behind it.
This movie is about four individuals: a Minister, who has lost his faith, a singer, a newspaper editor and a wealthy philanthropist. A drifter comes to their town and forces them to look at themselves truthfully and ask the question: Is this what Jesus would be doing in the same situations? The changes are life-altering for all four of them and also for their town. They experience God's strength in the strain of their struggles. I found the domino effect in this small town so exciting to watch! It was contagious: united in Jesus as individuals and also as a community. Of course they had some nay sayers, as in the world, but Jesus said, "Remember the word that I said to you, A servant is not greater than his master. If they persecute Me, they will persecute you. If they kept My word, they will keep yours also."
There are two beautiful songs in this movie: "What Would Jesus Do?" and "Help a Brother Out?" They were wonderfully performed by Adam Gregory, the Country singer (who also plays the singer looking for fame and fortune in the movie.) He has a wonderful deep, resonant singing voice.
Needless to say I love this Inspirational Christian movie and the message it brings.
Philippians 2:2-5: "..fulfill my joy, by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better that himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Let this mind be in you which was also in Jesus Christ..." NKJV
MPAA:This movie is rated PG for thematic events: one of the characters in a car crash ends up in hospital with head wounds, some pushing up against a fence with intent to rob and the words: Jesus freaks are used.
Overall though this is a movie for the whole family.
WWJD has come out in DVD on October 12, 2010.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
"LEGENDARY" (2010) DVD
That being said: This movie is about the growing of a relationship between two estranged brothers. This touching story takes place in a small town in Oklahoma. The splitting of the family happens ten years previously, when their father dies in an accident. The younger brother, Cal (Devon Graye) is an awkward, bookish high school student who wants to unite his family indirectly through his amateur wrestling. His older brother, Mike (John Cena), who was the high school wrestling champion years before, has not seen his mother, Sharon (Patricia Clarkson) or his brother in those ten years. Their struggle to unite is a one of redemption and owning up to each of their parts in the relationship between the mother and her first born son. It is the youngest who, with the guidance of Red (Danny Glover), has the realization of what he has really won. One of the sayings in the movie is: "Not all legends are about victory; some are born out of struggle."
I enjoyed this movie and thought the acting was of high quality, especially from the main characters: Patricia Clarkson, Devon Graye, John Cena and of course Danny Glover.
In the movie, the father made a general statement about life: "When you show up..things happen" so "Show up and be prepared." Good advice, but if this had been a faith-based movie it might have added an even better statement of preparedness for life: Ephesians 6:11-12: powers, against the rulers of the darkness "Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age,..." NKJV
MPAA: This movie is rated PG-13 because of suggestive material, brief partial nudity and some fighting scenes.
"LETTERS TO GOD" (2010) DVD
"Letters to God" is an inspirational and uplifting Christian faith-based movie, inspired by a true story. It was made in loving memory of Patrick "Tyler" Doughtie. (Sept.23/1995 to March 1/2005)
Tyler's Dad has written the book from which this movie is based. He and his wife also co-authored a children's book with the same title.
This is a story is of a courageous, faith-filled eight-year old boy, also named, "Tyler", (Tanner Maquire), who has cancer. He influences both his family and his community by writing letters to his "best friend", God, which is a form of prayer for him. He lives with his Mom (Robyn Lively), his grandmother (Maree Cheatham) and his teenage brother (Michael Bolten). The letters are eventually intercepted by the mailman (McDaniels Johnson), who is a lost soul with an addiction. He is inspired by Tyler's bravery and grace in battling the cancer. He then, after some confusion, goes on a journey to find out how to rid himself of his own demons and finds his answers in the Letters to God from this child. Others influenced in the community as well are: Tyler's young friend (Bailee Madison) and her grandfather (Ralph Waite-from TV's Walton's Mountain.)
"Letters to God" faces the realities of life and death with hope and faith. We are safe in His hands! So many of the secular movies show just an empty dismal end to us. I was emotional in parts of this movie, but it really was a story of a 'Celebration of Life'. I can't tell you how uplifting I found this movie, which sounds strange to the world, but it is because God gave us eternal life. I would recommend it to all families and individuals. As for myself, I think I will purchases this dvd and keep it in my library, so that I may look at it again sometime or share it with someone else.
"Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it." Mark 10:15 NKJV
**Suggested Information Website for Cancer: knowcancer.com
MPAA: This movie is rated PG for thematic material.
I rated this movie as follows, because of the heartfelt storyline.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
"JUST WRIGHT" (2010) DVD
Leslie Wright, played by Queen Latifah, is a straight up physical therapist who knows a lot about the NBA. She is also very good at what she does.
In her private life most fellas she meets only want to hook-up with her on a friendship, 'buddy' level. She wants more and then meets the man of her dreams, basketball all-star, Scott McKnight (played by Common).
Unfortunately, he meets her attractive childhood friend, Morgan (Paula Patton) at the same time. Morgan wants nothing else but to be a rich trophy wife of one of the players. Scott then has a career altering injury and the only one that really can help him is Leslie Wright.
Leslie Wright stays true to herself all the way through. She knows her gifts and follows her dreams with grace. If I had written this script I would have shown where that grace and her gifts came from. (Psalm 139:14:"I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well." NKJV) Of course I wouldn't have shown sex before marriage, even if it was an implied sex scene, but that's Hollywood.
I really found it refreshing, to find the Leslie Wright character (Queen Latifah) as a full figured woman in this romantic comedy. She held her own with confidence and compassion and with an honest heart. Her role in this movie is the romantic lead. You don't see full figured woman that often in this type of role in today's movies. From her book (also in audio cd), called: "Put on Your Crown", she holds her own in real life the same way, with the strength and grace from God. She is beautiful inside and out and I am definitely a fan.
Philippians 4:13:"I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me." NKJV
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