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Church People

Weary from the showiness and materialism that has

overtaken his ministry efforts, Guy (Thor Ramsey) goes on a journey to get back in touch with the heart of ministry and be a real role model to his youth group kids. He makes the difficult decision to cut short his speaking tour managed by his money-focused agent (Donald Faison) after realizing that his reputation has become more fame based than Gospel-driven.

But when Guy attempts to return to regular youth ministry, he is thrust into the throes of dissuading the youth group from performing a strange and potentially blasphemous stunt for the upcoming Easter service, starring a young, zealous new Believer, Blaise. In attempting to manage his youth group while navigating an unexpected love interest in the Senior Pastor’s daughter (Erin Cahill) and being a new father to his grown daughter, Guy ultimately rediscovers and puts on a powerful presentation of why we all need to put our hope in Jesus and not in ourselves.

MY REVIEW: Church People is a film I have been looking forward to and it lived up to my hopes. A laugh-out-loud comedy that touches on some absurdities but also highlights the heart of the message of following Jesus. While most of the action and humor of the film are exaggerations, there is a problem in some ministries with "rock star" personalities who can develop a cult-like following, losing focus on the simple message of salvation. Thor Ramsey is wonderful as the Youth Pastor who sincerely wants to teach about Christ, but finds himself getting caught up in his own popularity.

Pastor Skip Finney (Michael Monks) is the tie-dye wearing lead pastor who loves the crowds and coming up with new stunts and ideas to fill every seat in his huge church. When he goes too far with a Good Friday/Easter production idea, it's up to Guy Sides (Ramsey) to try to bring Pastor Skip and his encouragers back to the heart of worship and the true meaning of the message of the cross. Toss in a romantic interest with the pastor's daughter, a rival (Joey Fatone), a zealous new Believer, and the unexpected reunion with his long-lost daughter... and chaos ensues.

You've also got Stephen Baldwin as the ultimate church greeter, plus William Baldwin and Chynna Phillips as clueless parents. Director Christopher Shawn Shaw pulls all of the characters together into a fun tale I enjoyed watching. As with all good satire, there is some truth mixed in with the exaggerations, and a lesson to be learned. Church People has also been selected as 1 of 5 films nominated for a "K-LOVE Fan Award" for Best Film and Television Impact.

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Review and Giveaway - King James Version Bible

 

This month LEV3L Digital gave me the opportunity to review 3 types of Holman's KJV Bibles. All are RED LETTER Versions.

ABOUT: For over 400 years, the King James Version has been the trusted translation for millions of believers, capturing the majesty of God’s Word and shaping the worship of generations.

Since 1611, Christians have turned to the King James Version of the Bible for a faithful and beautiful rendering of God’s Word. Its rich tradition has guided generations of pastors, authors, and scholars, while its reverent language continues to shape our words today.

The KJV was translated in the beginning of the 1600s. The scholars translating it were among the top scholars of their day, and most were deeply familiar with literature and poetry as well as with theology and ancient languages. They were also intent on creating a translation that would last for generations, so they avoided recent changes to the language, often using words and phrases that sounded formal even then to ensure the dignity and longevity of the translation.

Upfront, I want to admit that the KJV is not my first choice for daily reading, but I do like it. This is the version of my childhood and early adult years. In fact, most of my favorite verses are memorized in KJV... from John 3:16 to the Lord's Prayer and more. As for Bible study, I prefer a variety, including KJV, to help grasp the nuances that I may read over in casual reading. Whether you want this as your only Bible or as an additional Bible for your personal collection to use for a deeper study of God's Word, I believe everyone should have a King James Version... with the words of Jesus in red.


Here is an overview of the 3 Bibles I received:

     HOLMAN KJV STUDY BIBLE

This is my favorite simply because I love study Bibles. Covered in brown bonded leather, it has a supple cover that allows the pages to be turned easily and is easily held in one hand and forearm... despite being a larger Bible. The main feature is inside... like the alphabetized Table of Contents, plus many footnotes and Scripture references inside, along with maps, photos, and illustrations throughout the pages, and the back has more maps, measurements, a concordance, and a unique feature that I believe many will find useful --- A Glossary of King's English!  

My only issue with this Bible is the lack of space for notes. But, there is room at the end of chapters to write, along with several blank pages designated for notes at the end of the Bible. I simply have a personal preference for writing in the the margins next to a verse or passage that speaks to me or added illumination. To be fair, more space may make the Bible too heavy to use with ease. So, this is just a tiny problem and I do recommend it highly!! 

 

            ONE BIG STORY BIBLE  

The KJV Children's Bible is much different than the Bible I had as a child. I love that one and have precious memories, but this one is much more inviting for a child to read and the hard cover makes this Bible more durable. It is colorful and the illustrations help to make the stories more memorable to kids. Apparently there is a way to bring these illustrations to life, but I am "tech-challenged."

Features that I absolutely love include "Christ Connections," "BIG Questions," "Seeing the BIG Picture," and the 100 Memory Verses. There is also an explanation for some big words used in Scripture. Introductions to each book are simplified for a child and the concordance is easy for a child to use. This is the best children's Bible I have seen. Excellent! 

 

 HOLMAN KJV ULTRATHIN REFERENCE BIBLE

With a brown two-toned LeatherTouch soft cover, this Bible is the style and size of a gift Bible or one many typically take to church. It's light-weight, easy to hold, and the print is large enough for the average person to read comfortably. This Bible has some of the same features as the Study Bible: cross-indexed Scripture references, the words of Jesus in red, maps, parables and prophecies, concordance, and the KING'S ENGLISH glossary.

The disadvantage is that there is even less room for personal notes. But, I do believe this would be a convenient companion book for the Study Bible. Carry this one to church or keep with you for times you need your Bible with you, but then use your Study Bible for any questions that arose while reading the smaller version. Personally, I find my favorite Bibles too heavy for me to carry around, so I love having a smaller one for travel purposes.

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The Farmer and the Belle Christmas Comedy Movie

Sparks fly between a famous model and a farmer with a young daughter when she returns to a favorite place from her childhood for a visit. The town is in danger of losing their beloved Santaland festival, but miracles can happen with a little love, family, and faith.

“The Farmer and The Belle: Saving Santaland” is a funny Christmas movie for the family and in the top 10 Christmas movies for 2020 selected by The Christian Post.

Focus on the Family’s Plugged In says it has, “a message that goes a couple of layers deeper than your typical holiday rom-com. This one drives home the importance of understanding what makes us valuable as human beings.” 

"THE FARMER AND THE BELLE: SAVING SANTALAND has a very strong Christian, biblical worldview with an emphasis of finding one’s worth from the truth of God rather than the world’s low standard." - MovieGuide

 

“So much of the content we see during Christmas season misses the opportunity to show God’s perspective on true beauty that the Bible makes so clear,” said Jenn Gotzon, who stars in and produces the film. “Every person – women, men, girls and boys – needs to see that we are fearfully and wonderfully made. We are a treasured inheritance. It puts the focus of beauty on the heart and how we serve and love others.”

The music of the film will definitely infuse you with Christmas spirit! Amy Grant gave a shout-out to Justin Peters and Rhonda Vincent on the film's hit song, Santaland!

Justin shared, "'Santaland' has been a special song. It is the first song you hear in the movie. The Chorus was started in a beach house in North Carolina by Steven Rupe and myself at one of my Songs For The Planet songwriting camps. It was one of over 40 songs written for the movie. We then worked on ideas for the song on 2 different flights back to Nashville. Over the next few days we met at my studio/office where we chipped away at the song until it was finished. I sent Jenn Gotzon a ukulele/vocal work tape on it...they liked it...then they came back and asked me to write a different song for them with a similar theme... I wrote 3 others and then they eventually came back to “Santaland” which made me quite happy as I thought it was the perfect one for the movie. I recorded a master with me singing the song and later they asked if a female voice could be on it since the movie was focused on the female character’s story. The next day I called Rhonda Vincent who just happened to be Christmas shopping here in Nashville for clothes for a cruise she was going on. I asked her if she would come do a duet with me on “Santaland.” She said yes and eleven minutes later she was at my studio. I arranged and taught her the part and recorded her complete vocals that night. A few days later we debuted the song together at the New York Stock Exchange in New York."

The Farmer and the Belle: Saving Santaland soundtrack includes more music from Justin Peters as well as John Schneider, Beckah Shae, Tiffany Ashton, Tobi Lee, and more... including the score with James Covell.

You can download the soundtrack by clicking on one of these links: iTunes or Amazon.

You can buy charm bracelet from the movie on QVC! Click on the hyperlink to go directly to the QVC page. You will definitely want one for yourself or to share with your loved ones.

Distributed by Vision Films, Inc., Mill Creek Entertainment and produced by Idealist-Gotzon Films in association with 2 Actors Productions, THE FARMER AND THE BELLE: SAVING SANTALAND features Jenn Gotzon (MY DADDY IS IN HEAVEN), Jim E. Chandler (AMC’S Lodge 49, Stranger Things), Corbin Bernsen (Major League), John Schneider (Dukes of Hazzard), Natasha Bure (Home Sweet Home, Fuller House, The Voice), Delilah (nationally-syndicated radio host), Robert Amaya (COURAGEOUS, OCTOBER BABY), Henry Cho (Standup Comedian), and introduces Adele Chandler. The movie is directed by award-winner, Wes Llewellyn.

This award-winning, must-see faith and family film from Vision Films is streaming now on all major VOD, cable and DVD platforms and available at retailers nationwide, suitable for audiences from kids to grandparents.

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