"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." 1 Thessalonians 5:11

The latest installment in the God’s Not Dead Faith Film Franchise is in movie theaters today!   Wow, it is so good, and such a timely message!  This film challenges believers to boldly stand against evil, and to stand firm in expressing their faith in the public arena.  One important takeaway from this film is the importance of Christians voting!   I learned some alarming facts in preparation for this review- 40 million Christians do not vote, 25 million are registered, but don’t vote, and 15 million aren’t even registered.   God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust is a much-needed wake-up call for Christians today!  The film is well-written, and the acting is superb!  I promise you will be inspired, challenged, and captivated by the message of God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust!

Synopsis:

In a time of profound political, civil, and spiritual turmoil, Reverend David Hill grapples with a crucial question: Does God still have a place in politics? Following the unexpected death of a favored congressional incumbent, David feels compelled to enter the race, challenging the increasing efforts to remove religious influence from public policy. Facing off against state senator Peter Kane, a formidable opponent determined to create greater division by pushing religion out of the public square, David must navigate the treacherous waters of modern politics, where his faith, optimism, and principles are put to the ultimate test. As he confronts adversaries from his past and faces relentless scrutiny, David’s campaign becomes a beacon of hope for many who yearn for spiritual and moral leadership in a divided nation. God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust explores the enduring relevance of faith in public life and the fight to keep religious values at the heart of governance.

Cast:

The film stars David A. R. White (GOD’S NOT DEAD, Evening Shade), Isaiah Washington (Grey’s Anatomy) Dean Cain (Lois & Clark), Samaire Armstrong, (The O.C.), Ray Wise (ROBO COP), Scott Baio (Happy Days), Charlene Tilton (Dallas), with guest appearances by Governor Mike Huckabee and Newsboys.

Tickets:

Buy tickets (Link) today to see God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust in theaters starting September 12th!

Giveaway:

$10 Amazon gift card (Note: This is limited to US winners only.)   To enter, please comment below with your favorite God’s Not Dead Film – God’s Not Dead, God’s Not Dead 2, God’s Not Dead: A Light in Darkness, God’s Not Dead: We the People.)  Deadline to enter is Friday, September 20, 2024.

Disclosure:

Many thanks to Pinnacle Peak Pictures for providing a sample of the product for this
review. Opinions are 100% my own.

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God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust is coming to theatres on September 12th!   As a fan of all the God’s Not Dead movies, I’m excited to share the trailer for this new release in the God’s Not Dead series.  

Don’t miss this powerful film about the importance of Christians having a voice and standing up for what they believe in!

Synopsis: 
When a beloved congressional incumbent unexpectedly withdraws from the race, Reverend David Hill faces an old nemesis. Determined to ensure the voices of the faithful remain heard, he navigates a tense political landscape, rallying support and overcoming challenges to protect his community’s interests.

Remember to mark your calendars for September 12th!

Ordinary Angels is an inspiring movie that will be showing in theaters this weekend!   Based on a true story, Ordinary Angels takes you through the story of Ed who has recently been widowed as he is trying to recover from medical debt from his wife’s illness and death.   While working hard, Ed is also caring for his two daughters.  His youngest daughter is in critical need of a liver transplant.   Strapped with medical debt, it seems to be an impossible situation until Sharon,  a local hair-dresser reads about Ed’s family and the need for his daughter’s liver transplant in the local newspaper.    Sharon, who needs healing from her past, finds a sense of purpose as she stops at nothing to help Ed’s family with the medical debt and funds needed for his daughter’s liver transplant.  You will be inspired to serve others as you see  Sharon in action and a whole community come together to help get Ed’s daughter to her liver transplant during a terrible snowstorm.   You don’t want to miss this powerful film!

Ordinary Angels Filmmakers Kingdom Story Company has partnered with RIP Medical Debt to help make the impossible possible as they aim to eliminate 10,000,000 in medical debt relief.  Every $1 donated eliminates $100 in medical debt.  The gift of debt relief is life-changing—and every dollar makes a difference.  For more info on how you can donate, please click this LINK.

You can buy tickets today to see Ordinary Angels in theaters starting February 23rd!

Giveaway:

$10 Amazon gift card   Note: This is limited to US winners only.  To enter please leave your first/last name and email address in the comments.   A winner will be chosen at random and notified by email from myself (jackie@threadsofencouragement.com) on February 28, 2024.

Disclosure:
Many thanks to Kingdom Faith Marketing Services, LLC for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

B & H Publishing has a great new Bible study resource!  The Old Testament Handbook is a beautiful high-quality, foil-stamped cloth cover Smyth-sewn bound handbook complete with elegant full-color interior design, including maps, charts, illustrations, and other visual helps for every book of the Old Testament.

I love all the features!  Introductions, timelines, word studies, key quotes, outlines, & maps help bring the Old Testament to life and show how the Old Testament points to Jesus.  I also love that this handbook has so many tools combined in one place to help dig in depth into the Old Testament.  Tools that are right at my fingertips without spending a lot of time searching through many different resources.

The Old Testament Handbook would make a great Christmas gift!  You can purchase The Old Testament Handbook HERE.

Giveaway:

$10 Amazon giftcard – (Note: This is limited to US winners only.)   To enter the drawing,  please comment on this post with your most recent Old Testament Bible study or a favorite Old Testament Bible verse.  Deadline to enter is Wednesday, December 6.

Disclosure:

Many thanks to Lifeway Christian Resources for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.

I have recently had the opportunity to review Journey to Bethlehem.   Yes, there has been a lot of social media negativity concerning this musical.   However, I would encourage you to watch Journey to Bethlehem.   As with any play or musical whether it’s your own church Christmas play, or at Sight and Sound Theatre, for example,  certain creative interpretations are made to build the story and engage the audience.   I think it is important though to hold to Biblical truth.   I think the storyline of Journey to Bethlehem is relatable yet Biblical.

Whether you like musicals or not, you’ll love the brand new music in this film, Journey to Bethlehem, starring Antonio Banderas, Milo Manheim, and more!   You can continue to enjoy the music with the soundtrack available HERE. The Journey to Bethlehem website also features many resources such as discussion guides and coloring sheets for children.

Synopsis:

A young woman carrying an unimaginable responsibility. A young man torn between love and honor. A jealous king who will stop at nothing to keep his crown.
This live-action Christmas musical adventure for the entire family weaves classic Christmas melodies with humor, faith, and new pop songs in a retelling of the great-
est story ever told—the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus. A unique new entry into the collection of holiday classic movies, this epic Christmas musical is unlike any before it. See JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM in theaters beginning November 10.

Trailer:

Tickets:

Tickets may be purchased HERE.

Giveaway:

2 free tickets to see JTB in theaters!  (Note: This is limited to US winners only.  TO ENTER:   PLEASE COMMENT SAYING YOU WOULD LIKE TO  HAVE FREE TICKETS TO SEE JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM THIS WEEKEND.  Tickets must be used by November 20.   This is a flash giveaway so you must comment TODAY, NOVEMBER 16, by 3:00 pm Eastern.

Disclosure:

Many thanks to AFFIRM Films, Inc. for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

“Fighting for the Soul of Your Child” by Jimmy and Karen Evans is a powerful guide for parents seeking to nurture and raise their child in today’s ever-evolving world.”

“This book equips parents with the tools and knowledge they need to raise resilient spiritually grounded, and emotionally healthy children.”

Fighting For the Soul of Your Child is a practical guide to Biblical Parenting.   Chapter One begins with our purpose as individuals- to know and love God – and introduces the focus of the book – The Parent Purpose- based on Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”  From this verse – The Parent Purpose is established- “to teach and train your child to know and love God. ”   I really enjoyed learning about the Hebrew word for “train”  (chanak) which basically comes down to the fact that we aren’t only talking as we train our children, but we should be “living it out in front of them” as well.

Fighting For the Soul of Your Child really delves into some tough topics that parents face raising children in an ungodly world with real-life stories and examples that illustrate the principles discussed in the book.   The Evans covers the need for armor – The Armor of God, and its necessity in fighting for the soul of our children.  A quote I really like is “Your child is a gift, and their soul is a worthy battle.”

This lifelong resource- Fighting for the Soul of your Child is available now from the XO Marriage Store.  You can use code MIN25 for 25% off your book purchase.

GIVEAWAY:   1 physical copy of Fighting For the Soul of Your Child.   Please add a comment to this post sharing if you would enjoy this resource for yourself, or if you would like to gift a copy to someone you know to be entered for a random drawing for the giveaway.  Please comment by 11/10/2023 to be entered.

DISCLOSURE:  Many thanks to XO Publishing for providing a sample of the product for this review.  Opinions are 100% my own.  

It’s fall ya’ll!   Are you looking for some fun fall activities?   I have a great one to suggest.   The Blind Movie (The True Story of the Robertson Family) is now showing in theaters FOR ONE WEEK ONLY!   For years, our family enjoyed the Duck Dynasty Series because it was evident that the Robertsons’ faith was genuine and their family values were important.   The Robertson Family continues to be genuine in sharing their faith and family values.   Phil’s story of rebellion and coming to a place in his life of accepting Jesus is very compelling and encouraging. I appreciate Phil & his family’s desire to be transparent and share the hope of Jesus and His redeeming love with others.   I am encouraged that they continue to stand firm in their faith and speak the name of Jesus in today’s world.   I would wholeheartedly encourage everyone to go see The Blind this weekend!

About THE BLIND

The Blind is a powerful true story that showcases God’s redemptive power to change our lives when we surrender to Him!

Long before Phil Robertson was a reality TV star, he fell in love, started a family, and began to spiral out of control. THE BLIND shares never-before-revealed moments in Phil’s life as he seeks to conquer the shame of his past, ultimately finding redemption in an unlikely place.

LINK FOR TICKETS:  theblindmovie.com

GIVEAWAY:   $10 Amazon Gift card-   To enter please leave a comment on this post by October 5, 2023, sharing a few of the fun activities you are planning to enjoy this fall.  One of my readers will be picked at random to win the $10 Amazon gift card.

DISCLOSURE:  Many thanks to Tread Lively for providing a sample of the product for this review.  Opinions are 100% my own.