Faith Under Fire: New Faith-Based Film Starring Nick Vlassopoulos, Kevin Sorbo and Dean Cain Offers Hope to Those Who’ve Suffered Loss December 13, 2020 bizadmin Disclosure: Many thanks to Universal Pictures Home Entertainment 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 Momentum Influencers in the last 30 days, from the same blog, you are not eligible to win. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. Faith Under Fire: New Faith-Based Film Starring Nick Vlassopoulos, Kevin Sorbo and Dean Cain Offers Hope to Those Who’ve Suffered Loss Collide Distribution, Iconic Events and Universal Pictures Content Group released the trailer premiere of the upcoming film “Faith Under Fire” exclusively to The Christian Post on Monday. Actor Kevin Sorbo says the inspiring movie has a timely message. Set to release in select theaters on Dec. 1, “Faith Under Fire” features several popular actors, including Sorbo (“Hercules,” “God’s Not Dead”), Dean Cain (“Lois & Clark”), and Nick Vlassopoulos (“Detroit”). The faith-based film is set to showcase the journey of grief, forgiveness and finding the courage to rise above. The Joel Paul Reisig-directed film shares the story of fireman Tom Hatcher (Vlassopoulos), “who is at the end of his rope. He saves lives in his job but could not save his wife from cancer, and now his daughter faces the same battle. From an unlikely friend, Tom is challenged to face grief and embrace faith in his darkest hours,” the film synopsis reads. “With so many people facing unthinkable challenges, we need more stories of hope on the big screen,” Sorbo told The Christian Post. “‘Faith Under Fire’ shows that, even in tragedy, God is with us. That’s a powerful message we all need, now more than ever.” President of Collide Distribution Bob Elder echoed Sorbo’s sentiment and believes the film could not be premiering at a better time. Synopsis After an exhausting night saving a young girl from a raging house fire, Fireman Tom Hatcher is at the end of his rope. He couldn’t save his wife from cancer – and worse yet – his 6-year-old daughter, Tiffany, is now facing the same possible fate. When he finds himself in a cold jail cell after attacking a pastor out of frustration with a seemingly absent God, Tom begins to reflect on his downward spiral into despair. But with the help and persistent friendship of the very man he assaulted, Tom is challenged to face his grief and embrace faith in the darkest hours of his life. Review This movie offers a wonderful truth: faith will take you through the fire! Tom Hatcher is a fireman who has fought his share of fires. But none compares to the fires in his personal life that he will have to navigate. He loses his wife, Sara, to cancer, and then shortly afterwards learns that his daughter, Tiffany, has cancer too. In an unforgettable scene, Tom enters the door of a church as Pastor Dan Underwood (strongly portrayed by Dean Cain) is greeting his congregation with an “It’s good to be in the house of the Lord!” Pastor Dan reveals he is beginning a series, and he opens up in Ecclesiastes 3:18. The series will be titled “There is a Season” and he plans to speak about the various topics in this chapter, including the passage that there is a time to be born and a time to die. From the back of the church a hurting Tom challenges the pastor. “Where are these miracles?” he demands. “When will God come down and do these miracles? Where’s the Almighty to help the people? Where is the King?” Pastor Dan steps down from the platform and goes to the man. “He knows our pain and is acquainted with our grief,” he says. When the pastor begins to speak of faith Tom belts him and knocks him down! Fortunately, the story doesn’t end there. One of the pastor’s statements becomes a theme of the film: “Doubt is the yeast that spoils the whole loaf.” He and Tom meet again as Tom apologizes and Pastor Dan does his utmost to help Tom travel the path of pain and disappointment. As the pastor points out, God puts people in our lives that love us and help us along the way and our faith in God’s love is essential to maintain peace of mind. One of the persons that God places in Tom’s life is a nurse, named Melissa, and Tom’s own daughter Tiffany believes that her mother would even be pleased if Tom were to marry her. Melissa is a warm person, compassionate, and patient. She knows Tom has been through a lot with the loss of his wife and the serious illness of his daughter. However, when Tom misses a dinner date with her and winds up instead at the bar, it soon becomes questionable whether he will get another chance. Tiffany’s health goes up and down, with good days when she is even able to return home from the hospital, to the not-so-good days when she winds up back at the hospital. When Tom attends church with Tiffany, the ushers are not aware that Tom and Pastor Dan made peace, and they ask him to leave. It will take a lot of perseverance and convincing for Pastor Dan to get Tom to return to the church. Another person who is placed in Dan’s life is Tiffany’s doctor, Dr. Robinson, a Christian who is not ashamed to tell Tom he is praying for Tiffany. Kevin Sorbo gives a powerful performance as the doctor, especially when he has to sit Tom down to give him some difficult news. The movie does a good job in laying out the painful moments of life, but also in offering hope through faith in God and the help of caring people. The actress billed simply as Tenley is terrific as Tiffany, giving a layered performance as a young, compassionate girl who is also wise beyond her years. Likewise, Nick Vlassopoulos gives a solid performance as Tom Hatcher. Although there are some depressing moments in the film, such as when we find out about Pastor Dan’s pain from the past, there are several shining moments when hope is offered for the warriors of God to march forward. We are awarding this dramatic, faith-based film our Dove-approved seal for Ages 12+, while noting some children a bit younger may be mature enough to watch as well. Parents should consult our content listing and make their own informed decisions. Summary: This movie will speak to everyone — and it offers hope to families that have experienced pain that God and people who care are to be found, if they only remember it. Content Description Faith: A strong faith message with a few verses of scriptures quoted and references to the God of the Bible. Integrity: There are examples of compassionate and caring people in the film that try to do the right thing and forgive as well as look out for those who are suffering. Sex: Couples kiss at midnight New Year’s Eve. Language: None Violence: A man strikes a pastor in church but they later reconcile. Drugs: A couple of scenes of drinking, including one at a New Year’s party. Nudity: None Other: Themes of pain and suffering, with tension between characters and a man dealing with death and grief; blood is seen in a young girl’s toilet, from the cancer. Info Company: Generation Courage and Collide Distribution Writer: Gary Wayne Allison, Joel Paul Reisig Director: Joel Paul Reisig Genre: Drama Runtime: 88 min. Industry Rating: Not Rated Starring: Dean Cain, Kevin Sorbo, Nick Vlassopoulous Reviewer: Ed C. Buy Links Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Faith-Under-Fire-DVD/305820831 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Under-Fire-Nick-Vlassoppulos/dp/B08KH3RC2V/ref=sr _1_1 Target: https://www.target.com/p/faith-under-fire-dvd-2020/-/A-81580716 Hashtag: #FaithUnderFireMIN
Before the Wrath – The Number 1 Christian Movie in America November 21, 2020 bizadmin Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”). Many thanks to Ingenuity Films 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 FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days, from the same blog, you are not eligible to win. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. The winner is subject to eligibility verification. Title: Before The Wrath Release: March 3, 2020 Runtime: 84 Minutes Studio: Ingenuity Films Writer: Brent Miller Jr Director: Brent Miller Jr Starring: Kevin Sorbo, Jack Hibbs, Amir Tsarfati, J.D. Farag, Jan Markell, Jay McCarl, Scott McConnell, Lizette Dillinger, Jemma Rizzuto, Kevin Hayer Official Website: www.BeforeTheWrath.com Short Synopsis: Based on true discoveries from the time of Christ. While most people no longer believe that Jesus is coming back, researchers in the Middle East have discovered new evidence that proves the prophesied Rapture is not only real, but why it must soon come to pass. This shocking insight will reignite hope for believers and prepare the world for what’s coming. Narrated by Kevin Sorbo (God’s Not Dead). Long Synopsis: Bible scholars continue to debate the timing of the Rapture, but why is such a mysterious event prophesied to happen in the first place? Is there a deeper understanding surrounding this occurrence that we’ve lost over the millennia that those living in the first-century clearly understood? Although most people today no longer believe that Jesus is coming back, newly discovered ancient anthropological evidence from the time of Christ finally reveals unprecedented findings that could prove the upcoming Rapture is not only real, but why this event must soon some to pass. Regardless of your end-times views, Before the Wrath will captivate believers and non-believers alike; revealing new depths of theological understanding regarding what Jesus revealed to the ancient Galileans about the end of the world in ways you could never have imagined. Narrated by Kevin Sorbo (God’s Not Dead). Featuring interviews with Jack Hibbs, Amir Tsarfati, Jan Markell, J.D. Farag and more. ● #1 Christian movie in America ● Highlights the importance and impact of Biblical prophecy ● Narrated by Kevin Sorbo and featuring: ○ Jack Hibbs – Theologist and host of “Real Life” on SiriusXM ○ Amir Tsarfati – Founder and President of Behold Israel ○ Jan Markell – Founder of Olive Tree Ministries ○ JD Farag – Theologist and Eschatologist ○ Scott McConnell – Exec. Director of Lifeway Research ○ Jay McCarl – Ancient Middle Eastern Anthropologist ○ Lizette Dillinger – Qualitative Director of LifeWay Research ● 5-day reading plan available – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/20059-before-the-wrath We have been warned that a time of great deception will come. But we must hold on to our faith. That one day, Jesus would return, to save us from the end of the world. Most people, don’t believe that Jesus is coming back. What if, there was evidence to prove that, this is ALL Real? Why does that Rapture have to happen? What is the point of it all? This is the most profound discovery in human history. This discovery proves that Jesus is coming back! We are not destined to live in this world forever. We were taken out of the earth; we are nothing more than dust. And to dust, we shall return. Though the body must perish, the spirit lives forever. So, I urge you, to seek the eternal things, rather than that which will decay into nothing. At the end of days, our Messiah will return, as prophesied. My brothers and sisters-in-Christ, know that a time of great tribulation approaches. Buy Links Landing page: https://www.walmart.com/ip/BEFORE-THE-WRATH-DVD/516653610 Direct retailer link: http://www.beforethewrath.com/order_select.cfm #beforethewrathmovie
Coronavirus Christian Resources March 26, 2020 bizadmin I received an email from my friend and former sponsor as a FlyBy Promotions Blogger for bibles, and Christian literature. Below is her email that I received today. As a favor to her, I decided to post this here for your spiritual enlightenment. Hence, I hope the Coronavirus Christian Resources will help you during the lockdown here at everyone staying at home due to the curfew. So what to do? For a start, it is good to feed the mind with uplifting resources such as clicking on the link above for more information. *********************************************************************************** Hello, My Friends! How are you all doing? We are doing fine here in Illinois but wish the weather would be nicer to go outside. School break has been extended so I will be schooling my son from home, as many will be doing. I’m going to confess, I am NOT a teacher. That is not a talent of mine. So this will be interesting and I’m a little concerned his brain will shrink!! LOL! He and I had a good laugh about that the other day. Thankfully the teachers are putting together information to help 🙂 We all need a little help these days. Can I get an AMEN!? I have something that I hope will help. There is a link below I have for you to share with your readers who may have questions about all that is going on in the world. My sister has asked us questions and people in our community have asked my husband (who is a pastor) if this pandemic is biblical. Telling Ministries; What Christians Want To Know has put together a pretty good informational page for you to share with readers, who may be asking these same questions. [abc] Or what you maybe even be asking? There is also at the end of the post a 24/7 prayer line from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Can I just tell you that the BGEA is AMAZING! Samaritans Purse is part of the BGEA and they have been in Italy helping all those people and their hospitals with the sick. They are first responders in my book and are ready to go where needed fast. I can’t say enough about them 😉 Please check it out and share it on your blogs if you’d like, using the link below. No need to get back to me 🙂 https://whatchristianswanttoknow.com/coronavirus-resources/ Thank you all much and stay safe and healthy! Deanna [abc] ****************************************************************************
Book Brush Site Review April 29, 2019 bizadmin Logo “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 the product/product information. Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did/will receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post. I was surfing the internet and checked my email when I got a message to write a blog post for Book Brush and got a free usage of this software in order to review it. Basically what does Book Brush do? Well, below are the features of Book Brush. Book Brush makes it simple for authors to make advertising and social media images. No more struggling with converting a book from a 2d image to a 3d image. Book Brush can also be used by Bloggers to easily create images for their blog posts and giveaways! Here are some of the features you will love…. ✔️ Book Brush can create ads with 3D cover images (30+ templates) in minutes ✔️ Book Brush will let you choose pre-made templates for Amazon ads, BookBub ads, Facebook ads, and more… ✔️ … which you can create with over 1 million royalty-free images and book stamps ✔️ It has a Video Creator to easily create Video Effects behind a Promotional Image Below is an image using Book Brush that I created myself of which I am an author on Amazon. Yipee! my own created book cover using Book Brush You can buy this book from Amazon and the link is right at the top of the sidebar, for your information. There are several versions that you can create like a book cover on a smart phone, and such. Above are some example of other users created book covers / banners using Book Brush. Don’t they look awesome and professional? I certainly love using this software that is much easier than Canva. Check the review from Melanie of Melt Marketing below: I will certainly explore more with this software on cloud system with video creation other than book covers of various designs to suit your needs. All you need to do is sign up at https://bookbrush.com/ There is also the Facebook Banner creator with different designs to choose from. There is nothing to lose; just sign up with the link above and explore this amazing automated software that creates awesome book covers, Facebook banners in a jiffy.
30 Days to Understanding the Bible Review and Giveaway January 2, 2019 bizadmin “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. The winner is subject to eligibility verification.” Good morning! Today is the 1st, a beginning of a new dawn of the year, 2019 … which I can hardly believe! Though since it has snowed several times already in central IL, it does seem that winter has already started! Do you want to learn the Bible but don’t have a lot of time? Do you need a quick refresher on what you already know? If so, 30 Days to Understanding the Bible is for you. With just fifteen minutes a day, for one month, you’ll learn the Bible’s key people, events, and doctrines. Using a proven study plan, author Max Anders breaks down the Bible’s structure so you can learn and remember the key points of the Bible’s text quickly. 30 Days to Understanding the Bible is the straightforward, easy-to-use guide to learning that Bible that’s been recommended by Bible teachers and pastors for 30 years. Dr. Max Anders is the author of over 25 books. He has taught on the college and seminary level and is a veteran pastor. Max was also one of the original team members with Walk Thru the Bible Ministries. He provides resources and discipleship strategies at MaxAnders.com to help people grow spiritually. If you’ve ever confused the ark of the covenant with the ark of Noah, or Jericho with Jeroboam, Max Anders’ classic book, 30 Days to Understanding the Bible, is for you. In just fifteen minutes a day, you’ll learn the Bible’s key people, events, and doctrines to get more out of God’s Word. This simple-to-use, a straightforward guide has been recommended by Bible teachers and pastors for thirty years, and now it’s available in an expanded thirtieth-anniversary edition—with the most requested topics from the original edition restored and updated for today’s readers. You can buy the Bible here on Amazon >> or copy and paste the link http://bit.ly/30DaystoUnderstandingtheBible to your browser. Both the Kindle e-book copies and paperback copies are sold here on Amazon. If you love reading via your smartphone at night before bedtime, then you can choose the more economical Kindle version. Otherwise, if you love to carry around a paperback Bible, then the tangible copy may be your choice. Features include: The “Arc of Bible History” to help you visualize the Bible’s overarching themes The “Story of the Bible” summarizing Genesis through Revelation in just a few pages The core beliefs of the Christian faith, focusing on the teachings that have united Christians for the last 2,000 years 13-week plan that provides teacher’s creative and effective tool for teaching the Bible in 30 days Fan-favorite bonus content, previously removed, now restored from the original edition There are pictures too to illustrate the Bible even clearer with easy to understand diagrams. For instance, the Appendix shows the Great Doctrines of the Bible and there are easy self-tests to examine how much you understand the Bible after reading it. If you cannot remember, fret not, just go through again and look out for the key points to answer the few test questions. This Bible is suitable for small bible study groups where the members can discuss even further the contents of the Bible with the help of a veteran pastor, Dr. Max Anders. And if you like to get a FREE copy, (now who doesn’t like a free Giveaway?), simply comment in this blog post and the most creative comment will get a copy, (from the continental U.S. and Canada only). Sorry, I can only give away a free copy and the winner will be notified by email. So, remember to leave your details including your address or privately email me your home address and mobile number when your email is selected. The official website is https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/biblein30days/ or click HERE Happy reading of the “30 Days to Understanding the Bible” to start your new year in a positive way and immerse yourself with God’s scriptures for they are life to your body – as Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. Yes, meditating on God’s word prolongs our lives for they are nuggets of gold to handling tough situations like financial distress, deteriorating health, relationship problems, and more. When the hurricane comes, those people who are firmly rooted in God’s word and meditate on them are like houses built on a firm foundation; they will not be blown away like houses of straw! Happy New Year in 2019 and Happy Reading 30 Days to Understanding the Bible! Have a good year ahead.
Merry Christmas 2018 December 1, 2018 bizadmin Today is the first month of Christmas. Have you done your shopping yet? Stay tuned for another Bible Giveaway! This time it is 30 Days to Understanding the Bible! There will be just one giveaway coming soon in January. I will post a blog about it and announce the winner soon from the comments. The last giveaway was a blast! Unfortunately, my apologies I could not give to all of you due to the limited copy of just one per comment for residents of the USA only. For this month, dad will undergo a heart bypass on 5th and admitted on 2nd in a semi-private hospital. We will stay in a nearby condo and visit him for 16 days, as it takes about 10 days to recover after the surgery without complications. Since dad is now 81 years old, he is considered high-risk. 75% will survive the heart bypass at this age where they will take a vein from his leg and replace his clogged arteries. Thank you for your prayers in advance. And Merry Christmas in 2018, the season’s greetings, the time of giving and receiving is here!
NIV Adventure Bible Polar Exploration Edition Review & Giveaway November 8, 2018 bizadmin “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. To receive a free copy of your NIV (New International Version) Adventure Bible Polar Exploration, simply comment below with your name and address and contact number! or simply comment “I want this Polar Bible”. This is for USA residents only. The first 5 comments will receive your free Children’s Bible with awesome illustrations for easy reading. Alternatively, you can also buy it here at Buy Link if you need more copies to give to your friends and families for Christmas: https://www.adventurebible.com/polaredition/ 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. With over 9 million copies sold, the Adventure Bible brand is beloved by Christian schools, churches, and families alike. Now, the #1 Bible for kids, including all of the trusted essentials loved by parents, is available in an exciting polar exploration theme! Ready for a frosty Adventure? Embark on a fun, exciting trek through God’s Word with the NIV Adventure Bible, now in an all-new polar exploration theme! While on this arctic adventure, readers meet all types of people, see all sorts of places, and learn all kinds of facts about the Bible. And most importantly you’ll grow closer in your relationship with God. Features of the NIV Adventure Bible, Polar Exploration Edition include: • The same trusted Adventure Bible content in a frosty new theme • Full-color images of polar animals, arctic outposts, and icy landscapes throughout make learning about the Bible even more engaging • Life in Bible Times—Articles and illustrations describe what life was like in ancient days • Words to Treasure—Highlights great verses to memorize • Did You Know?—Interesting facts help you understand God’s Word and the life of faith • People in Bible Times—Articles offer close-up looks at amazing people of the Bible • Live It!—Hands-on activities help you apply biblical truths to your life • Twenty polar-themed pages focus on topics such as how to know you are a Christian, famous people of the Bible, highlights of the life of Jesus, and how to pray. • Book introductions feature arctic art and important information about each book of the Bible • Dictionary/concordance for looking up tricky words • Color map section to help locate places in the Bible • A complete text of the New International Version (NIV) of the Bible • A thrilling new glacial cover on metallic paper In the northern hemisphere, winter is just around the corner; and so is Christmas! The season of love and giving is coming. Jesus came that all may have life and have it more abundantly. The resurrection power of Jesus redeemed mankind from the curse of Adam’s fall. For those parents with small kids, teach them in the way they should go (The Biblical way) so that when they are old, they will not depart from it. When the hurricanes and winds blow (like problems and illnesses), they will stand firm on solid ground and not be blown away like a house of straws! For more information, click on this PDF file here My favorite verse as a student is this: Philippians 4:13 – I can do All things through Christ who strengthens me.. Encourage your children to explore the New Testament which is after the birth of Jesus Christ as compared to the Old Testament which is of Moses Law, The 10 Commandments, etc. But it is good to know some history before we can appreciate the New Testament of unmerited favor, love and divine help, especially in times of need.