Category: faith

  • Getting to know Brent McCorkle – I Can Only Imagine

    Getting to know Brent McCorkle – I Can Only Imagine

    How amazing was I Can Only Imagine? I keep reading about how many film magazines were blindsided by the success of the film.  But why?  Churches have been talking about this film for a year. And for good reason.  It’s messages of faith, loss, forgiveness, love – they are all universal.  And I think I…

  • Tonight!  The Riot and the Dance —

    Tonight! The Riot and the Dance —

    We got to catch a screening of The Riot and the Dance – a new nature documentary that is a cinematic celebration of creation and it’s Creator – and we are so glad we did.  It’s a fascinating look at the wonder of creation, right outside your front door. Through amazing music, Nat Geo worthy…

  • I Can Only Imagine —-

    I Can Only Imagine —-

    I CAN ONLY IMAGINE hits theaters this weekend. You know that already though. If you dabble at all in Christianity or read Christian media, you are well aware that a film has been made about the life behind the song “I Can Only Imagine.” The song, written by Bart Millard of the band MercyMe sold…

  • The Valentine’s Day / Ash Wednesday Collision

    The Valentine’s Day / Ash Wednesday Collision

    Ash Wednesday is tomorrow, and it lands on Valentine’s Day. I’ve seen a bit of chatter online, trying to help young couples and parents maneuver this interesting matchup of the pop culture calendar and the church calendar. While it’s not the most earth-shattering parallel in the history of history, the last time these 2 lined…

  • Food as a Love Language

    Food as a Love Language

    I’m a foodie. I love shopping for food, preparing food, serving food. It’s creative, it’s calming. And on a day when I need to feel like I have closure on something, ANYTHING, building a fantastic meal from start to finish can often set my mind at ease. I’m somewhat confident that when Dr. Gary Chapman…

  • Day 5 – Has anyone seen my kleenex?

    Day 4 of #my500word challenge —- Colds and more colds. (this blog is part of a writing challenge, where it’s more about writing than editing…apologies for grammar errors.)   I need to start writing down a few ideas for what to write about each morning in this #My500Word challenge. That might be a better option…

  • Chatting about Easier…with Manic Drive

    Chatting about Easier…with Manic Drive

    A few weeks ago, we hard the new Manic Drive album and their new single “Easier.”  MAN, this song hit and resonated, with the simple statement “don’t expect it to get easier, not until You make me stronger.” I started thinking about some struggles that seem to never pass. Those nagging issues and trials —…

  • Day 1 – #my500words – already discovering too many distractions

    (This post is part of a #500WordsaDay writing challenge – #my500words. Please forgive any grammar issues or run-on sentences. Editing isn’t a part of the challenge!) I’m two days late in writing this, which seems to be the norm lately. So many friends have been posting their 2017 overviews for weeks. But not me! I’ve…

  • Big fun at the Christy Awards Gala!

    Big fun at the Christy Awards Gala!

    The Evangelical Christian Press Association has had an incredible week, hosting three events in two days – PubU, The Art of Writing Conference and the Christy Awards.  And I gotta say, we have a lot to celebrate! First – at PubU the team announced the “Top Shelf” awards for design, and wow. Such good stuff! …

  • Dr. Charles Mully…on being the father of the world’s largest family

    Dr. Charles Mully…on being the father of the world’s largest family

    We were thrilled to get a few moments with Dr. Charles Mully.  You know that we are a huge fan of the documentary of his life.  If you missed it when it launched in theater’s last month, you have 1 more opportunity to see the film on the big screen.  Buy your tickets now for…