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Abominable Discussion Questions And Review

June 29, 2020September 27, 2019

Yi is struggling to connect with people when suddenly a yeti appears on her roof. Peng and Jin help Yi smuggle the yeti out of the city and the group ends up embarking on the adventure of a lifetime trying to get home. The movie boasts strong female leads. It’s written and directed by Jill Culton (Monsters Inc.) with the main character, Yi, voiced by Chloe Bennet (Agents of SHIELD). Made with younger viewers in mind, it’s a sweet animated movie that reminds viewers of all ages that music and kindness are universal languages. Check out our full Abominable review now

3 Faith Lessons from Classic Movies: The Day the Earth Stood Still

October 4, 2019September 23, 2019

Classic movies have so much to offer the youth and people today. When an alien comes to earth, see how people responded and how faith played a part in this great film. Check out our 3 faith lessons from The Day the Earth Stood Still

DIY Backyard Playground: How we did ours + 3 mistakes to avoid

May 24, 2020September 18, 2019

DIY Backyard Playground Area: How we made ours + 3 mistakes we made that you can avoid Our entire backyard is sloped, and ruled by our dogs. We wanted an even area that our kiddos could play on that we could place a playhouse on. We decided that extending the patio right next to the … Read more

Let’s Discuss the Terrific Downton Abbey Movie (2019) & 5 Minute Show Recap!

May 18, 2022September 15, 2019

The Crawley family is about to embark on another grand adventure! Check out our full Downton Abbey Movie Review (2019) here with discussion questions. Plus a 5 minute Downton Abbey show recap.

2 Friendship Lessons from the Space Boy novels

November 16, 2019September 11, 2019

Amy faces a difficult adjustment when her family relocates from deep space back to earth. How will her friendships be impacted and what can we learn from them?

Henson’s Fantasy World Continues: The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Review

November 16, 2019September 5, 2019

Jim Henson’s fantastical world returns in this stunning feat of puppetry and storytelling. Come see the world as it was before Skeksis become power hungry. Check out our full Age of Resistance review now!

The Inquisitor’s Tale: Review and Discussion Questions

November 16, 2019August 30, 2019

Historically accurate and engrossing, this is the story of three medieval children (and a dog) facing a number of challenges in finding and walking the path they have been given by God.

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Overcomer & Breakthrough discussion questions for small groups and review

December 11, 2023August 26, 2019

Overcomer & Breakthrough Small Group Discussion Questions and Review: The Good, The Bad, The Frustrating… But Mostly The Good. Overcomer Movie: Overcomer Rating: PGAge Suggestion: 8+ long stretches of intense drama Running Time: 2 hoursRelease Date: August 23rd, 2019 Stars: 3 out of 5 Themes: Courage, Authenticity, Hypocrisy, Encouragement, Identity, Faith, Work, Community Warnings: Parental … Read more

Questions to Ask the People you Live With

10 Questions to ask besides “How was your day?” + 5 Parenting conversation hacks…

May 19, 2020August 20, 2019

Some things are fixtures in our lives. They stand the test of time from childhood into adulthood. The love of ice cream, the joy of laughter, the never-ending cycle of laundry and dishes. Also the question “How was your day?”. Here are 10 questions to ask instead + 5 parenting conversation hacks.

Ghostopolis Review and Discussion Questions

May 19, 2020August 16, 2019

A young boy is thrust into the afterlife – inhabited by ghosts and skeletons, and not by the living. Will he be able to return? And what effect will he have on Ghostopolis – which is ruled by hate? Check out our full Ghostopolis review!