Narrated by Martin Sheen, Messenger of the Truth tells the remarkable true story of Catholic priest and human rights activist Father Jerzy Popieluszko.
This non-fiction film follows five single people, ages 18-40, as they search for authentic and meaningful relationships.
With the children’s constant bickering, pretty packages and a sweet-smelling tree don’t come close to filling the McDonald home with the true spirit of the first Christmas. Then Mom remembers an old tradition of building a soft bed for Baby Jesus one straw at a time. Each time someone secretly does something nice for another family member, he or she gets to add a single straw to the manger. Soon the children's quarreling and negative feelings subside and the homemade crib is overflowing. But for one family member, a required act of kindness becomes more than he can take.
Your child will enjoy these entertaining stories and along the way will learn about the value of forgiveness.
What proof do we have that the resurrection really happened? This intriguing documentary digs deep into the biblical and historical accounts and explores the main theories: Did the disciples steal the body? Did they hallucinate and only imagine they had met the risen Jesus or did they create a myth in order to keep the movement going? Scholars take a hard look and offer honest, thought-provoking answers. The Third Day is an excellent resource for both skeptics and believers alike.
Single Creek is a documentary about real Christian singles with real issues at all stages of life.
Who is the real Jesus? Did the church in the fourth century change the true message of the Gospel? Was Jesus married? What are the Gnostic Gospels? Did Leonardo Da Vinci plant secret messages in his paintings? These and other questions are answered in this fascinating Bible-based video comparing the Christ of Scripture with the Jesus of The Da Vinci Code. This series presents the historical and Biblical facts that refute the errors and distortions popularized by The Da Vinci Code.
Sometimes being a little different means being a lot more wonderful. Jack Palmer is a social worker whose job has taken precedence over his personal life. Mainly, his job is to help four mentally challenged men live regular lives in a home. (PG)
Travel to thirteen camping destinations in Utah, California, and Hawaii and be introduced to the best campgrounds, most dramatic landscapes, indigenous wildlife, natural attractions and outdoor activities.
Two sisters embark on a journey of discovery and reconciliation in this poignant real-life story based on the memoirs of Margaret Moorman. Christine (Kathy Bates) has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and must rely on others for support but longs for independence and an ordinary life. Her sister Judy (Elizabeth Perkins), a career-oriented New York art director, becomes responsible for her care when their mother (Lynn Redgrave) dies. The two are left to face the struggles of finding common ground. Full Screen
Academy Award® winner Vanessa Redgrave stars as Esther, a wise woman who teaches a troubled young man the power of love. From her, Michael Keddington (Chad Willett) learns important lessons about faith and forgiveness. Her gift to him of a locket—symbolic of one person's missed opportunities—comes to represent Michael's second chance Full Screen
Mary is a spoiled girl living in India when her parents die and she is sent to live with a family friend in England. She finds it to be a lonely place until she discovers a secret garden that was locked up after a tragic accident. Mary gets help from Dickon a local boy and Colin the heir to the manor to restore the garden. (CC)
During the late 1960s, a novice schoolteacher comes to a small island off the coast of South Carolina with the hope of bringing literacy and self-respect to the undereducated, African-American children living there. Mrs. Brown, the school's principal and only other teacher, instructs him to be stern and tough to keep his pupils under control. With unflagging determination and an unconventional style, the new teacher strives instead to inspire the children and involve the whole community in their education. Full Screen
Natalie and Nick don’t know each other, but they share lots in common. They’re both frustrated in their work lives and they’re both frustrated in the romance department. After tossing coins in Hayward Fountain, Nick and Natalie begin dreaming about each other. (CC)
With courage, grace, and celebration, a woman embarks on a search for herself, for a life she feared was long gone, and for a new awareness she never imagined possible.
The 48-page workbook contains ten lessons that coincide with the video series. Each lesson includes a warm-up and introduction to use before viewing, and questions and a quiz to do after watching the video. The workbook also includes a series summary chart and a chart containing three different translations of the commandments to encourage memorization.
Join Stevie Pettit and his friends as they tour through this magical land on a 5-day missions trip. Take a safari into the bush, spend a day in the life of an average Indian family, and experience a missions trip first hand. Come along with Stevie to Kerala, India.
For more than 200 years these treasured hymns have touched the lives of millions, for they are the most compelling music the world has ever known.
Filmed in the unspoiled jungles of the Southwest Pacific, Peace Child dramatically portrays the startling reaction of stone-age people to the Gospel.
On a rainy night in a concentration camp, a ruthless Nazi general is forced to plead with a condemned Jewish doctor to save his dying son. With nothing left to lose, the doctor refuses to aid his hated enemies. But when he is offered his freedom in exchange, he is faced with an unthinkable moral dilemma. The Desperate offers a provocative reflection on the relationship between justice and mercy and serves as a powerful analogy of God’s sacrificial grace.
Poverty in America is probably not what you think. Emmy Award-winning producer Linda Midgett shows us in this groundbreaking documentary a new face of poverty in America. About 50 million people in the United States live below the poverty line (In 2014- $23,850 for a family of 4) and one in four American children lives in poverty. But what is poverty in America? What defines “the line” and how can the church and community make a difference?
The Hebrew people want to reach the Promised Land, but the enemy city of Jericho stands in their way, until a woman named Rahab agrees to help them. This story conveys the importance of not giving up when on the right path.
Your child will enjoy these entertaining stories and along the way will learn the values of courage and faith.
King Ahab and Queen Jezebel refuse to follow God's commandments, so the prophet Elijah proposes a contest between himself and the prophets of the false god, Baal. Children will learn about truthfulness and the importance of following worthy leaders.