Spring Films Worth Watching

Rick Deal
4 Mar 2014
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Springtime is upon us, and with it come fun and thought-provoking films to enjoy. With convenient entertainment options Netflix and Redbox, it seems that people are spending less and less at the theatres these days. This is understandable since it often feels like you could spend the day at Disney World for the price of a movie ticket and large popcorn. Even so, we want to offer up a few options that just might be worth time and money. Let’s take a look: Son Of God This is the life story of Jesus starting with his birth, following him through […]

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15 Must-Follow Twitter Accounts

Rick Deal
6 Feb 2014
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With the pace of modern life, it can feel like we don’t have time to pick up a newspaper or read a magazine anymore, but at 140 characters per post, anyone can fit a few tweets into their day. There are people dispensing knowledge, news and humor as freely as you can imagine on Twitter, and here we have a list of people that you just might want to follow. Business and leadership Bill Gates Years from now when the world remembers Bill Gates, many will remember him for different reasons. Some will remember his contributions to technology; his work […]

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Band of Brothers

Rick Deal
7 Jan 2014
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It seems that, so often, when we see a man’s friendship portrayed on the big screen these days, it’s usually a pretty sorry excuse for a friendship. We are, of course, generalizing here and this certainly does not apply to every film or TV show, but in the general mainstream of movies and sitcoms, men usually have shallow friendships, while women tend to have deeper abiding ones. But why? In these mediums, male friendships break down into a few simple groups: If you are single, conversations greatly revolve around meeting and pursuing women or else a very one-dimensional topic such […]

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Correct Your Christianese

Rick Deal
8 Dec 2013
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There are many expressions that have become common in Christian vernacular. Sometimes we can use these phrases for so long that we forget what they may sound like from the outside. It’s good to reexamine what we say from time to time; to rethink sayings that could easily be misunderstood or simply seen as lacking sincerity. Here we have a few phrases that may need to be retired, or at least rethought. “Christians aren’t perfect, they’re just forgiven.” What it is supposed to mean: We as Christians are no better or more worthy of salvation than the rest of the world. We […]

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Freedom in Letting Go

Rick Deal
13 Nov 2013
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Do you ever feel like you need to hide your feelings from God? Have you ever gone to church feeling like you are having the worst week of your life, but put on a smile and acted like everything was fine? Or when something really upsets you, do you feel like you need to calm down and take care of it yourself before you bring it to God? Well, you are not alone. Although we don’t consciously intend it to be this way, when we behave in this manner we are acting on our own strength, and telling God “I […]

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Fall Films

Rick Deal
4 Oct 2013
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Fall is here, and has brought a few promising films with it. Fall is a kind of transitional period; it isn’t summer blockbuster season anymore, but we haven’t reached the endless list of Oscar contenders that usually get packed in toward the end of the year either. In this season, we find a variety of films both big and small in scope and creativity. The following is a list of movies that, judging by their trailers and early reviews, look to be the best that will be gracing our theaters this autumn. Gravity – PG-13 After a freak accident leaves […]

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9 Principles for Young Professionals

Rick Deal
4 Sep 2013
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It’s a tough and competitive world out there, and with unemployment statistics as they are, many of us in our 20s are happy to take work where we can find it. Others are already working in their desired fields but, in either case, we are all trying to move forward and build our futures as we go. With that in mind, here are a number of principles for young professionals that will help you grow and serve you well in any industry. Time management Many people have an idea that staying later than everyone else in the office will prove […]

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Social Justice Films

Rick Deal
6 Aug 2013
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As we wrestle with the question of what social justice truly means, here is a list of films with stories and themes that exemplify the subject. The topics of these films range from slavery to murder, and even genocide, and some contain genuinely disturbing material. Consider carefully, and even prayerfully which films you will watch, particularly if you plan to watch them with your family. These films depict some of the deepest darkness within humanity, but sometimes that harsh truth is exactly what we need to see in order to be motivated to affect change. Amazing Grace – Rated PG […]

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Fun Summer Movies

Rick Deal
5 Jul 2013
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Summer is here, and with it comes a season of fun and exciting films. Certainly there are less Oscar-worthy dramas vying for our attention as theaters fill up with action, adventure and comedy genres. These flicks often lean a bit more on flash and fun than depth and substance, but that does not mean they will not make for a great movie experience. We have already seen a few big blockbusters earlier this summer such as Iron Man 3, Star Trek: Into Darkness and Man of Steel, but take a look at what is still in store for July and […]

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Father’s Day Gifts Your Dad Actually Wants

Rick Deal
9 Jun 2013
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Father’s Day is just around the corner, and we all struggle with trying to find the right gift for dad. The tie is too cliché, so what should you get him instead? The real challenge is finding a gift that your father will enjoy and actually use, so here we have a list of items that the patriarch of your household probably already wants. Keep in mind that no two fathers are exactly the same, so not everything on this list will be right for everyone. Read through, use your judgment and find what your dad is really is really […]

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