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Thursday, November 30, 2017
Monday, November 27, 2017
Flyby Review: Alpha/Omega by Kutless
I have been familiar with the rock/worship band Kutless for several years through their songs on the radio and their representations on the WOW Worship CDs that we bought every year. This, however, is the first Kutless album I have actually owned. I don't know why I haven't bought any before. The band has a great modern sound that is worshipful and singable but also contemporary and performance-worthy.
Released on November 10, 2017, Alpha/Omega has a great blend of new and not-so-new songs, both originals and covers. The band has sought to find songs that will minister to the current generation. My favorite, though not a brand new song, is "Cornerstone," the updated version of the hymn "My Hope Is Built." Some of the old hymns have so much meaning, and I have always loved well-done contemporary updates that keep a new generation singing the old favorites. "Gave It All" and "No Wonder" are two other refreshing pieces that take ideas directly from old favorite hymns without really using any part of the hymn itself in the new songs. "Your Great Name" and "Great Are You Lord" are beautiful, worshipful expressions of praise to God without the "me" focus that is so prevalent in many Christian Contemporary songs.
Alpha/Omega is now a permanent part of my listening playlist. The band has pursued excellence and kept the focus of their music on Christ - the two things I look for in excellent worship music.
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Of course, I have a giveaway for you! Because I received the CD late and therefore got my review done late, there will be a short window on this one. Please just comment below or on my Facebook page "I want this CD!" by Wednesday, November 29. One winner will be chosen in a random drawing.
Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post. Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway. If you have won a prize from our sponsor Propeller /FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days on the same blog, you are not eligible to win. Or if you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.
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Knowledge@Kindle: Cyber Monday and a FREEBIE!
Try out the My Snowman, Paul series with this FREEBIE!
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Every Kindle Lapbook and Lapbook Journal includes a coupon on the last page for the FREE PDF version so that you can print the pages!
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Monday, November 20, 2017
New Share the Memories FREEBIES!
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November 26
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Saturday, November 18, 2017
New Share the Memories Freebies!
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November 19
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One More Review for The Star!
I am so excited about The Star opening this weekend, that I wanted to share one more review with you. See this one by Deanna Evans, our coordinator with Flyby Promotions!
https://www.christianquotes.info/star-movie-review/
https://www.christianquotes.info/star-movie-review/
THE STAR MOVIE REVIEW: A FILM FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY
I was asked recently if I’d like to review THE STAR movie, based off of the very first Christmas, from the animal’s perspective surrounding Christ’s birth. This was something I had never done before but was excited about doing.
Wow and Wow! This film has it all from start to finish you will be mesmerized by its characters, colors and the story surrounding the Nativity. When I finished screening the movie, I was loving it! The story of Bo the Donkey along with Mary and Joseph flooded my heart with all kinds of emotion. I watched the film three times with the same reaction after each viewing! Bring in the amazing music and singing of Mariah Carey’s title track song. . . .
Friday, November 17, 2017
The Star - New Movie Review!
If you have been reading my blog for any time at all, you know I LOVE Christmas! My husband won't let me decorate until after Thanksgiving, but the kids and I are starting the Christmas movies this weekend!
Not only do I love Christmas, but I also love anything that tells Bible stories in ways that will interest children and make us think about things from a different perspective. That's why I'm very excited about the new Christmas movie for 2017, The Star, from the producers of Heaven is for Real and Miracles from Heaven, releasing nationwide today from Sony Affirm!
The Star is the Nativity Story told from the point of view of the animals. It's amazing how much attention the animals have gotten over the years. There have been countless stories and songs about the cattle lowing around the manger and the humble donkey feeling so honored to carry the mother of Jesus. In truth, we don't know what animals, if any, were present. The animals have made their way into the Nativity Scenes and the story because, of course, Jesus was laid in a manger, which was a feeding trough for animals. This leads us to believe he was born in a stable or a cave where animals were kept in Bethlehem. I wonder, however, whether there were any animals living in the stable at the time of Jesus' birth, or if they were all out in the fields with shepherds at that time of year. It does not seem likely that Mary would have laid any newborn baby, least of all the Son of God, in a manger that was actively feeding animals. I certainly would not have allowed any animals to nibble straw from around the head of my baby the night he was born! Joseph and Mary were unlikely to have had enough money to buy a donkey, since when Jesus was born they sacrificed "a pair of doves or two young pigeons" for him at the temple, which was the lesser offering made by poor people who could not afford the sacrifice of lambs. The wise men may well have used camels to cross the desert, but they are not mentioned in the New Testament, and they did not arrive on the night Jesus was born. Including animals in the story, however, appeals to children and adds an element of whimsy to the story. If there were animals traveling with Joseph and Mary, the wise men and shepherds, or already in the stable itself, what would they have thought of the Savior of the World coming to earth in infant form? Would they have recognized their Creator? Would they have known something out of the ordinary was going on?
I am enthralled with this movie based on the trailer and behind-the-scenes clips, and I cannot wait to see it! I love movies about Bible stories that stay true to what actually happened, while speculating about different perspectives. I hope this movie will do so. I hope it treats the Nativity Story with the respect it deserves. I love the fact that the races of the animated characters appear to be true to the story. I hope this will become one of those beloved movies in our Christmas repertoire that we will enjoy together over and over again every year.
As a Featured Contributor of Flyby Promotions and now of the The Star Influencer Program, I received these trailers to view before the official release of the movie. I also received free Fandango tickets so that I can see the movie when it is released!
Enjoy this movie, send me your thoughts on it, and have a
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Knowledge@Kindle: Thanksgiving is Coming and a FREEBIE!
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