The Gospel According To Jesus by Chris Seay

Book Description

True Christianity is about restoring what is broken. The majority of Christians don't truly understand the true meaning of the word righteousness. Many believe it to be more about our behavior or attempts to abstain from sin.  Pastor Chris Seay (Ecclesia Bible Society) says that Jesus came to bring light into darkness.
True Christianity does not focus as much on the 'What Not To Do' as it does on how Jesus would treat others. God offers restoration to those who are broken and hurting and personal spiritual transformation for those who follow Christ.

Jesus met people where they are rather than demanding they clean up their act first. Actually, he was much harsher on those considered to be the religious or successful. He certainly did not shy away from the ones who were considered to lower rung of society.

Chris Seay, in this thought-provoking book calls upon each of us to consider our actions and reactions. Do we make an effort to treat others as Jesus sees them. He reached out to those who were most in need of a Savior. He brought a redeeming gospel of restoration that our world desperately needs.

Sprinkled with prayers, statistics, insights from some of his distinguished contemporaries, and some compelling drawings, this is a book that that I recommend to all who are trying to follow the rules rather than reach out to others. This definitely preaches the message that we are to act and serve rather than react with revulsion toward those we perceive to be different. If you want to know about transforming lives...including your own...and restoration, then The Gospel According To Jesus is a must-read.


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THE WAY HOME

The Way Home is the inspiring, factual story of how both a family and a community were pulled together to search for a missing 2 year old boy. Randy Simpkins (Dean Cain, "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman") loves his family, but lets all of the distractions of his job become his focus. While preparing for a family vacation, Christal (Lori Beth Edgeman) asks Randy to put their youngest child in the van while she does a final check before they leave. However, during the few minutes Randy checks email first, Joe disappears.

Expecting to find him nearby playing, the minutes turn to panic as the search continues. Prayer chains are activated, and enormous numbers of people, along with local and state agencies, show up to support the family and to find the missing child. Due to the realization that he may never see his child again, combined with the guilt of Joe disappearing while he was supposed to be watching him, Dean cries out to God. This is a powerful story of forgiving oneself and realizing what is truly important. Those who enjoy an uplifting story of faith and family are sure to appreciate this film.

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UPSIDE

 Solomon "Soli" White seems to have all a high school senior could want. He has his material needs met, is popular, and has several colleges eager to give him a scholarship based on his skills as a lacrosse player. However, a devastating injury during a game has Soli literally looking a things from an entirely different angle. An injury to his brain causes him to suffer vertigo and upside down vision. At a meeting for those with visual impairments, Soli meets Wren. She is a committed believer who has been blind since birth. As their feelings for one another grow, they teach one another to examine their lives from other perspectives. Wren, a teacher who has discovered Soli's creative and profound ability to express himself, and a writing mentor who has had to struggle to recover from personal losses all 3 help guide Soli as he explores this new world. When you literally can't believe what you are seeing, you have no choice but to find out for yourself what is true.



This is an inspiring film that causes the viewer to consider if it is time to look at things from a fresh angle. When life turns UPSIDE down for you, will you know what is important? This is a very interesting movie! There is one scene that would cause many to scoff, but is not totally out of the realm of possibility. There are moments of humor that add an absolutely delightful touch. I believe the film is enjoyable for preteens and up. And, it definitely can lead to discussions on how life can be unfair, and turned upside down, but there is always hope.

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Bringing Up Bobby

BRINGING UP BOBBY is one of the more unique faith-based films I have seen and I found it to be an absolutely refreshing change of pace.

Meet the Wylers-a family unlike any other, and way too much like your own! For a dozen years, James has served as both big brother and surrogate parent, trusting God for help in raising his three siblings - and hoping for a date some day! Andrea is hoping for more than her fair share. Dennis (make that The Dennis) just needs enough to keep the anarchists at bay (don't ask). And nothing would please Bobby more than just to impress Liz, the new girl in school. Mix in a hidden stash of cash, an attractive lawyer, and the infamous War Table, and you have a quirky story about family, faith, and friendship. (from IMDb) These 3 brothers and one sister are each unique and bring a fresh perspective into the family. Bobby is the one who is still trying to discover who he is and the search is both funny and intriguing.

The strong faith-based message is  presented as James, the oldest, challenges Bobby to discover for himself what he truly believes to be Truth and his own relationship with Jesus. The most astonishing thing about this film to me is how topics such as faith, family, friendship, neglect, addictions, greed, relationships, etc. are all handled in a manner that is not only  poignant and truthful, but absolutely hilarious! The first time I saw it, I was a bit puzzled by it but the characters and story did keep my attention. I loved it when I watched it again. (Some people like no prior knowledge of a film; I rarely enjoy a film the first viewing unless I have a lot of details.) The bottom line is that the Wyler family and their friends are people you will love meeting and you definitely will not forget them!

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The Mysterious Islands

The Mysterious Islands is without a doubt one of the most beautifully photographed and informative documentaries I have ever seen. I admit it was with a bit of trepidation that I sat down to watch (not always a doc fan), but I was quickly captivated by the beautiful scenery and the fascinating animals. In no time I was just as quickly engrossed by the insightful dialogue as well-respected researchers gave their reasons for choosing the Biblical account of creation over the theory of evolution.

Filmed in the Galapagos Islands, the "birthplace" of Darwinism, the stunning scenery and the varieties of animals is simply amazing. This is one dvd that I believe will be a hit with every member of the family. Even those too young to listen to the dialogue for long will love watching the activities of the birds, mammals, and reptiles. I think this is a Must-Have for your personal library, whether you are home-schooling or simply want for your child to have a understanding of creationism. There are also several bonus features that only add to the enjoyment of this film, and I must admit the 90 minutes of the main feature kept my rapt attention.

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No Girls Allowed :: 978-1-4143-3589-6 :: Tyndale House Publishers

No Girls Allowed :: 978-1-4143-3589-6 :: Tyndale House Publishers

No Girls Allowed Devotions for Boys is the companion devotion to the popular For Girls Only! Devotions (2009). The devotion books follow the same format: a story related to a scripture theme, a game/activity, a list of things to do, and quotes from people and the Bible that reinforce the theme. Each of the 60 devotions is 4 pages long (2 complete spreads) and includes original single-color art that will attract and engage boys ages 8-12. The illustrations are more like cartoons—each has a caption that relates to the theme. Some of the themes addressed include bullying, being a good winner, generosity, church participation, worship, and creation. The devotions use a wide range of examples. The author uses original stories, but he also uses things familiar to boys (G.I. Joe, Transformers, sports figures, superheroes, comics, video games, etc.) to illustrate his point.

This book is a MUST-HAVE for the 8-12 year old boys in your life. The cool references and fun games make it at absolute delight, but the spiritual impact to be gained is amazing. These are completely relevant topics and are taught in a manner both insightful and fun. I bought a copy a couple of days ago and thoroughly enjoyed reading myself. When Cody saw it, he was equally as enthused. and I look forward this being a part of nightly family devotions with him.

I highly recommend this book!!

Reaching A Goal

Reaching goals has become a new project of mine...at least, it has on Facebook. I see a fanpage or friend list and immediately my thoughts turn to kicking it up to the next level. I used to be competitive about things such as taking tests; now it appears I am competitive about things I am interested in increasing their fans. I can get as excited over watching fan numbers rise as I can watching touchdowns in a football game. I don't even have to be that enthused over either team playing! However, if it is a fanpage that interests me, this is as great as watching Alabama football!! (ROLL TIDE!!)

Another passion has become the need for great faith-based movies! I plan on writing more on that later, but today is basically an ad for my favorite: The paragraph above was just to try to explain my obsession. :)

I need everyone to help me reach TODAY'S goal for BEYOND THE FARTHEST STAR!!
They need about 50 more Facebook fans to reach 4000!! Let's do it today!!! Okay? Thanks!! I knew I could count on YOU to help!! :)

http://www.beyondthefartheststar.com/

Please go to the website and see what you think. I truly do believe films like this can and will make a difference in the lives of many. Thanks!