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What Price Would You Pay for Religious Freedom?

Stephen Russ — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:36:55 +0000

It’s a question that’s especially valid today as the Catholic Church battles with our government over the proposed healthcare mandate requiring faith-based institutions to cover contraception. We ask ourselves if this is a breach of religious liberty and if so, how will this fight will end?

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Free Giveaway for the New Monks of the Desert Album!

Evan Derrick — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:51:44 +0000

The Monastary of Christ in the Desert was founded in 1964 in Abiqulu, New Mexico. It’s located in, you guessed it, the middle of the desert. Being surrounded by miles of government-protected land, the abbey is the perfect place to guarantee a quiet life of solitude perfectly suited to the...

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Rick Warren on the ‘Unbelievable’ new worship album you have to hear!

Evan Derrick — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 03:41:38 +0000

Travis Ryan, worship pastor at Saddleback Church, has a brand new worship album out called "Fearless" with a wonderful single on it, "Jesus Precious Jesus." Read the full post here »

For Greater Glory – EXCLUSIVE First Look!

Evan Derrick — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 21:17:13 +0000

UPDATE: This is an exclusive first look at the poster for the film! I don't know much about For Greater Glory. I know it stars Andy Garcia, Evan Longoria, and Peter O'Toole. I know it's the true story of the Cristiada, a Mexican civil war that happened in the 1920s. I know it's about the persecution of Catholics by the predominantly Marxist...

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WWJD II – The Woodcarver

Evan Derrick — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:23:04 +0000

It can be difficult to find family friend entertainment these days. Even cartoons aimed at children can have poor attitudes and language that you'd never want your little ones spouting off. There have been...

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Dancing with the Stars Cast REVEALED!

jgordon1 — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:36:20 +0000

The next cast of Dancing With the Stars was revealed today, check out which of your favorite celebrities made the cut!! -Famous singer Gladys Knight -"Little House On the Prairie" Star Melissa Gilbert -Soap star Jack Wagner -Pop singer/songwriter Gavin...

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When Television Helps You Parent Better

Evan Derrick — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:00:50 +0000

Just the other week I received a shock as a parent that I should have known was coming. My 5-year old daughter, who started school this year, came home distraught. She’s normally quite chipper, so I asked her what was wrong. “Johnny said I have a square head,” she replied. Now while it is a universal truth...

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UNDEFEATED is an Uncommon Film: Share Your Story For a Chance to Win a $500 Giftcard to Sports Authority

Evan Derrick — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:35:58 +0000

UNDEFEATED, the new documentary from the Weinstein Company (opening in limited release this Friday), is the real deal. It's one of those perfect, real life underdog sports stories that are only captured on film once in a long while (ala Hoop Dreams). It follows...

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Exclusive Interview with Rachel McAdams & Channing Tatum, Stars of “The Vow”, on Relationships

Evan Derrick — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:57:16 +0000

I had the chance to sit down the other weekend with Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum and talk about their new film (opening this weekend, Friday, February 10th ) called "The Vow." Now, just so you know, I am NOT the target demo for romance films. Maybe, MAYBE, once in a blue moon I'll enjoy the odd romantic...

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Is Your Dad the Greatest Dad of All Time?

Evan Derrick — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:19:28 +0000

Dad's are awesome! (although, being one myself, I am a bit biased) And if you think your Dad is awesome - no, if you think your Dad is the GREATEST DAD OF ALL TIME!!!! - then we want to hear about it! Just leave a comment below using a valid email address and tell us in as much detail as you want why your...

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