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Mauri Gandy of Just 4 Kids Magazine interviews Roma Downey of "Little Angels" DVD series.
Just in time for Christmas Roma Downey, actress from the popular "Touched By An Angel" television series has come out with a wonderful DVD series just for preschool children.
Join Alex and Zoe, 4 year old twins in their amazing adventures as they travel back to visit Bible characters, learn moral values, the ABC's and 123's. Roma and I both wish we had these DVDs when our children were younger. I will be adding these DVDs to my grandchildren's collection.
2011 Movies
1-17-2012 We Bought A Zoo in time for Christmas, and based on a true family story. The trailer is below and we will be posting our review when the DVD comes out. We were invited to the Movie Premier in Houston and Dallas, but there was none in Austin.
I just watched "COURAGEOUS" with my family on DVD that was released yesterday. AWESOME Movie! ARISE MEN OF GOD AND BE COURAGEOUS FATHERS!!!! Sherwood Pictures does it again!! Their first movie was "Fly Wheel" then came "Facing Giants" then the wonderful movie for marriages "FIRE PROOF" and now this inspiring movie on being a Godly father. A Must Watch movie for every family.
Dophin Tale ~ Watch Rainbow Castle TV program #45 for more on this movie
This heartwarming tale is an absolute must watch for family night. It is based on a true Dolphin Tale about "Winter" who still encourages children and families from her home at Clearwater Florida Marine Aquarium. I think it is best quoted by Morgan Freeman in the introduction of the movie trailer: "In this changing world it is harder than ever to find something extraordinary. But ever once in awhile a symbol of hope breaks through and this time her name is Winter.". The boy who cuts her free from the crab trap reaches out to Winter in love and care that captures this dolphin's heart and sends the boy a special sound from her thankful heart. The boy's world is changed forever as he discovers that Winter needs him as much as he needs her. I love this story, I love this movie! I love the stories that you can read on Clearwater Marine Aquarium's website of testimonies from children with disabilities that have been deeply touched because of Winter's prosthetic tale. It is an amazing Dophin's Tale that you will remember for a very long time.
- Another great Christian movie about forgiveness. The movie starts out slow and at first I was not impressed with the acting mainly at the police station. But the story of two police officers teamed together and the tangled mess of Mac McDonald's life of bitterness, anger and grief start to unfold. I really got into the movie when I heard Sgt. Pastor Sam Wright heartfelt speech convincing a young man not to shoot his police partner (Mac). The last half of the movie and the ending does a wonderful job capturing and revealing God's Grace when we learn to let forgiveness in our life. This movie is a must watch for families with teenagers.
Soul Surfer - One of the Best movie's ever and our 2011 Just 4 Kids Movie Award Winner! I can not say enough about the story of Bethany Hamilton after she lost her arm from a shark attack. Her attitude on living life fully for Jesus Christ is one that every child and adult should watch. The movie is wonderfully made and had me crying with tears of rejoicing the beauty of her triumphant story. God is so good. He turns what the devil intends for bad to become an awesome story about His love. This true story is our pick of the decade. Acting was great especially by Helen Hunt who plays Bethany's mom and Dennis Quaid who plays her dad, and Carrie Underwood does an amazing job as Bethany's youth leader and Christian friend.
Just 4 Kids Magazine was recently sent two documentaries to review this year.
Winner of four BEST DOCUMENTARY awards,
The Elephant in the Living Room is the emotional story with exclusive interviews of the highly controversial topic of dangerous animals being kept as common household pets.
The documentary shows the emotions of Tim Harrison, an Ohio police officer whose friend was killed by his exotic pet, and Terry Brumfield, a big-hearted man who struggles to keep two pet African lions that he loves like his own family.
We give this film a big two thumbs up, but there are some scenes that may be to disturbing for children under 13. For more information or to see the trailer go to The Elephant in the Living Room.com
The Grandfathers is a true story about the power of forgiveness and redemption transcending cultures and generations. This film is a complete story in itself and yet a welcome companion to Beyond the Gates of Splendor and End of the Spear. Many years ago Just 4 Kids Magazine did a review on "End of the Spear". This was an unforgettable true story that has a lasting impact on how far some missionaries go to show God's Love. The Grandfathers is a continuation of this story and how the story continues today with the grandchildren of these missionaries. There was a time during the story that the Holy Spirit hit me with His presence and I was touched to deep tears!
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Dophin Tale
Soul Surfer
The Grandfathers is a true story about the power of forgiveness and redemption transcending cultures and generations. This film is a complete story in itself and yet a welcome companion to Beyond the Gates of Splendor and End of the Spear. Many years ago Just 4 Kids Magazine did a review on "End of the Spear". This was an unforgettable true story that has a lasting impact on how far some missionaries go to show God's Love. The Grandfathers is a continuation of this story and how the story continues today with the grandchildren of these missionaries. There was a time during the story that the Holy Spirit hit me with His presence and I was touched to deep tears!
