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“Emanuel” Documentary Is A Need To See

Finley Walker
4 Jun 2019
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“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that,” said Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.   I do not really know how to write about a subject like this. I feel emotionally overwhelmed and severely unqualified. Yet, the makers of the new documentary, “Emanuel,” manage to not only talk about the tragic Charleston church shooting but to also show the reality of the event in a historical context while telling the personal stories of both the victims and the survivors. On June 17th, 2015, the city of Charleston […]

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Unplanned: Abby Johnson’s Change of Heart

Tewannah Aman
7 Mar 2019
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Abby Johnson was still in college when she first encountered Planned Parenthood at an on-campus information booth. A representative for the abortion provider told her it existed to help women — and Abby was sold. She didn’t know at the time the organization was the nation’s leading abortion provider. In short order, Abby began volunteering in 2001 at a Planned Parenthood facility in Bryan, Texas. One of her first responsibilities was to escort women coming for an abortion. She often encountered individuals from the 40 Days for Life outreach. They stood in front of the abortion facility, praying and offering […]

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Record Number of Faith-Based Films Coming to Theaters in 2019

Stanley Goldenberg
4 Mar 2019
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Many complain about the worldly Hollywood movies, but as the saying goes, “It’s better to light a candle than curse the darkness.” In 2019, the theaters will see a record number of these candles – faith-based films – in theaters with a diverse range of powerful, life-changing messages. These films touch the unchurched and also inspire believers. A well-made, faith-based film is like a carefully-crafted, illustrated sermon; it will grab people’s attention and then touch their hearts. Releases for 2019 Some of these films will play in a very limited number of theaters while others will be wide releases.  Check […]

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“Run the Race” Tells The Story of A Loving God Overcoming An Unloving World

Finley Walker
5 Feb 2019
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From Executive Producers Tim Tebow (yes, that Tim Tebow) and Robby Tebow comes the new faith-based film “Run the Race.” Premiering this February, “Run the Race” is a movie that aims to show, not just tell, the real-world, lived-out truthfulness of Romans 8:28: “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” Nothing cliché here; no waxing poetic or sputtering pithy bumper sticker proverbs. When dealing with the topic of suffering, “Run the Race” is more content to simply sit in the […]

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“The Least of These” – The Eye-Opening Story of Missionary Graham Staines

Lydia Hicks
4 Jan 2019
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An unbelievable display of love, “The Least of These” captures the missionary journey of the late Graham Staines, an Australian missionary, whose incessant dedication to the lepers of India attracted speculative media investigation, leading to his martyrdom in 1999. Opening in theaters February 1, 2019, this movie marks the 20th anniversary of Staines’ horrific assassination for serving the outcast lepers of India – one of the most severe persecutions in the history of Christianity. “The death of Dr. Graham Staines, 58, director of the Leprosy Mission in Baripada, Orissa, India, and translator of the New Testament into the Ho tribe […]

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Inspiring Faith-Based Films Coming to Theaters in 2019

Stanley Goldenberg
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There are many methods and ministries being used to reach and touch people’s lives.  In recent years the growing number of quality faith-based films have truly been lights in the darkness of thousands of movie theaters.  People have wept, rejoiced, been encouraged, and many have had their lives changed by the diverse messages in these films. This article gives a first glimpse into the exciting line-up of these films coming to theaters this year.   Faith-Based Theatrical Releases for 2019 The list of films for 2019 is still being finalized, so additional films will be added later. (Follow facebook.com/LightinDarkPlace for […]

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10 Biblical Truths Gen Z Needs Right Now

Rob Hoskins
5 Nov 2018
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It is sad to hear that we have lost a great hero of the faith in Eugene Peterson. [The beloved Presbyterian minister authored more than 30 books and devotionals, including “The Message,” a paraphrase of the Bible that sold more than 16 million copies worldwide.] We will miss him for now, but will still look to the words he left behind. As the next generation attempts to navigate a loud, chaotic, and increasingly post-truth world, where culture is both pervasive and persuasive, we’d do well to point them in the direction of timeless truth for wise counsel from a respected […]

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“Indivisible” Displays The Power of Unfailing Love And Commitment

Finley Walker
24 Oct 2018
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Coming to theaters this weekend, “Indivisible” is the story of Darren and Heather Turner as they pursue their calling to serve military families. Darren is an Army chaplain deployed to help mentor and counsel soldiers stationed in Iraq. Meanwhile, Heather remains at the home base to minister to the families left behind. But as the Turners battle for the souls that they serve, their relationship strains under the pressures of stress, separation and the traumas of war. The toughest battle, the Turners soon realize, will be the one for their marriage. Darren’s unit is completely devastated when a tragedy ends […]

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“Unbroken” Sequel to Hit Theaters this September

Finley Walker
1 Sep 2018
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“Unbroken: Path to Redemption” is a continuation of the story of Olympian and World War II hero, Louis Zamperini, which is based on Laura Hillenbrand’s Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption. The first part of Hillenbrand’s book was featured back in 2014 with the Angelina Jolie directed “Unbroken,” which was nominated for three Academy Awards. Although initially well-received by fans and box office sales, some viewers were disappointed that the 2014 film seemed to end without including what the Zamperini family would consider the most important part: faith. This new film, slated to be released […]

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A “Beautifully Broken” World in the True Story of Three Unlikely Families

Lydia Hicks
2 Aug 2018
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How far will a dad go to save his family? How can a teenage daughter express her deepest nightmares and free herself from the bondage of the past? What makes a man leave his entire family in a war-torn country and follow “God’s calling” to build a new life he cannot yet see? These are three primary questions that “Beautifully Broken,” based on a true life story, answers. With major actors such as Scott William Winters (“Lethal Weapon” television series), Benjamin Onyango (“God’s Not Dead,”) and renowned Christian artists Toby McKeehan and Michael W. Smith, “Beautifully Broken” is a dramatic display of God’s […]

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