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Something to Stand For (Review and Giveaway)

If you love true stories, you’ll love   Something to Stand For , a collection of real-life tales of American Heroes, all narrated by Mike Rowe! The dynamic of this film is unique, presented in a similar style as Paul Harvey's The Rest of the Story. That was a program my dad used to listen to.  Now, it's a new generation and a new season but history remains the same. The problem is, how are we going to remember it? Are we going to swallow the public education agenda—allowing them to rewrite history to fit their agenda? Are we going to allow those with misguided ideals to tear down or deface statues and monuments across the nation because they don't like certain aspects of history?  Rather than focusing on the perceived "bad," Mike Rowe (Dirty Jobs) takes his viewers on a creative journey of the past, recreating known events through lesser-known heroes, or lesser-known stories from well-known heroes. From a homeschooling perspective, think "living books" j...

JESUS: A Deaf Missions Film

The long-awaited, first feature film about Jesus in American Sign Language is finally here! The best part of it all is that it’s deaf led production and cast. Buy tickets today to see JESUS: a Deaf Missions film in theaters starting June 20th! This incredible film brings Jesus to life in a way like never before.  The story begins and ends with the upper room. What a unique approach! This retelling of the life of Jesus so beautifully ties in the roles of the disciples while showcasing the power of the salvation of early believers—ones who were there for the death and resurrection of Jesus.   My favorite part of this movie was the woman at the well—hands down. The performance was incredible. Even though words are not spoken, the expressions of the actors draws you in and captivates you.  Many different events from the life of Jesus are represented in this film. You will witness the leper who went to the priest after being healing by Jesus, Jesus' interaction with Nic...