Finding Noah! Check it out in Theater's Oct. 8 #review

For over 2,000 years, man has been searching for the final resting place of
Noah's Ark.  Though there have been many attempts, few have been able to fully
explore the one place specifically noted in the Bible: Mount Ararat.  Located in
Eastern Turkey, Agri Dagh or "The Painful Mountain" is the tallest mountain in
the region and lies in the very center of a centuries old, geo-politically
unstable hot spot.  With constant threats of deadly rock slides, hidden
crevasses, and glacial ice falls, the Kurdish Rebel held mountain poses great
risk to any explorer, let alone those performing a thorough scientific
investigation.  

Join director/producer Brent Baum and the FINDING NOAH film crew as
they follow an expedition of intrepid explorers on a perilous trek up to Mt.
Ararat's desolate summit.  There, using state of the art technology and
real-time satellite imagery, this team of archeologists, scientists and
professional mountaineers will begin a grid work of exploration unlike any
before, hoping to finally resolve the age-old question:  did Noah and his Ark
actually exist?  

Shot in never-before filmed locations in the harshest of conditions, this
unprecedented feature-length documentary shows just how far men are willing to
go to discover the truth.  Narrated by Academy Award nominee Gary Sinise,
FINDING NOAH is more than a quest for answers, it is a testament of the
human spirit, where belief and the need for exploration transcend risk and
limitation.  

Genre: Documentary

Rating: NR 

Runtime: 116 minutes 

Release Date (ONE NIGHT ONLY): October 8

Review:

If you like documentaries on Biblical themes or have been curious about the questions surrounding Noah and his Ark, then this would be an interesting film for you to view.  I personally am not a big fan of documentaries but found myself engaged by the technology used to search Mt Ararat for Noah's Ark.  It was not would I would call "fun" but more of an intriguing film to watch.  Find out more online at: http://www.findingnoah.com/

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Kirk Cameron inspires viewers with the hope-filled journey in Unstoppable - DVD Review & Giveaway

Release Date: January 28, 2014

Run Time: 65 minutes

Dove Approved ages 12+

Suggested Retail Price: $14.99

Inspired by the death of Cameron’s close friend who
succumbed to cancer at the age of 15, Kirk Cameron takes viewers on an inspiring
and hope-filled visual journey to better understand the biggest doubt-raising
question in faith: “Where is God in the midst of tragedy and
suffering?”

Going back to the beginning—literally—Kirk investigates the
origins of good and evil and how they impact our lives … and our eternities.
UNSTOPPABLE will prompt audiences to consider the role that
pain and suffering has in our lives, as they affirm their

personal views on
faith, and encourage conversation starters about God, suffering, and hope. 

In theaters
for only two weeknights (Sept 24th and Oct 3th, 2013), UNSTOPPABLE: A Live
Event with Kirk Cameron sold a staggering 260,000 tickets
and reached a theatrical gross of over $3.2 million dollars. In just two nights
this independent project sent a loud message – audiences want thought-provoking
and meaningful entertainment. 

Kirk Cameron is best known for his memorable role as
“Mike Seaver,” a cultural icon of the 80's, with his mullet hairstyle, cool
glasses, and wisecracking comebacks. More recently he enjoyed much success with
the No. 1 grossing inspirational film of 2008, Fireproof, and his recent
documentary, Monumental. Kirk and his wife, Chelsea, were on-screen
sweethearts during their Growing Pains years and are the founders of Camp
Firefly, where terminally and seriously ill children and their families are
provided an all-expense paid retreat (www.CampFirefly.com). Together, Kirk and Chelsea live in California with
their six children.

My Review:

This is not a "movie" for the family, rather a study of Faith and how Difficulties, Pain and Suffering can lead to a deeper and more steadfast Faith in God.  Kirk Cameron tells personal stories of how he viewed the suffering and death of a close friend through the eyes of Faith, and how it had brought him to a closer relationship with God.  "Unstoppable" is a DVD worth watching with an open mind and heart.



About Provident Films:

Provident Films, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, produces, markets, and distributes faith-based films.
The company is part of Nashville-based
Provident Music Group, which has been one
of the world’s leading Christian entertainment companies for more than three
decades. Films from the company have included Courageous, October Baby,
Fireproof, and Facing the Giants. More info is available at ProvidentFilms.org.

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Coming Home for Christmas DVD family movie & Norman Rockwell Print - Review and GIVEAWAY ~ Holiday Gift Guide 2013

About the Movie:

Sisters Kate and Melanie haven't spoken to each other in years, since a hurtful scene at Melanie's wedding. Their parents, Wendy and Al, have let the pain of their daughters' absence drive a wedge between them, and their tensions have led to a separation.



Kate is determined to reunite the entire family for Christmas, and has the perfect spot . . . their old family home.  The only problem is there's someone else living there now.



"Home is Where the Heart Is"





Watch the Trailer:







My Review:

This is a TV special turned DVD type movie.  It is a heartwarming story of how a family can fall apart with misunderstandings, stress and hurt feelings.  After years of family strife, one young woman decides that she has had enough and her family needs to be together - for Christmas - in their old family  home.  Unfortunately that home is currently occupied by a handsome, single guy - Mike.  As Kate explains to Mike how she plans to get her family back together using their, uh . . . his house, the two start to get to know one another and sparks fly.

This movie is one that is safe and fun for the entire family to watch together.  My children enjoyed many parts of it and my husband and I had the opportunity to explain to them more about the importance of family, communication, forgiveness and love.  It is a wonderful Holiday DVD that will remain a new part of our Holiday Family Together Times.



This DVD also includes a limited edition Normal Rockwell Print - the perfect size to hang up with all the Christmas Cards!

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Grace Unplugged Blog App & Prize Pack Giveaway on Mom Loves 2 Read

Sometimes, chasing your dreams leads you right to
where you belong!



Having just turned 18, Grace Trey aspires to more than
just singing at her church where her father, a former pop star, is the worship
leader. So, with the help of Mossy, her dad's former manager, Grace records a
cover version of her dad's old Top-10 hit, runs off to Los Angeles, and begins
to taste the kind of stardom she's always dreamed about.



Yet with each
rung of the ladder she climbs, Grace feels

more and more pressure to compromise
her values, further straining her relationship with her parents. Will everything
she experiences lead her to reject her faith. or rediscover it?



Grace
Unplugged opens in theaters October 4 and is "Family Approved" by the Dove
Foundation.



Movie comes out in theaters October 4th.



Check out my personal review of Grace Unplugged the Novel & Own It the companion book.



Why you will
LOVE the Grace Unplugged Blog App:

. Are You Ready for ROCKSTAR Life? QUIZ -
Are you prepared to be a rockstar in all areas of your life? Take this fun quiz
to find out!

. VIEW Heartwarming GIFs - Get all the action and the best
scenes from the movie with this collection of GIFs!

. WATCH the Music Video
- See the brilliant music video that accompanies "All I've Ever Needed," the hit
song by AJ Michalka who plays Grace Trey in the movie.

I love providing fun and entertaining posts for my readers - even better is when sponsors allow me to give away something amazing.  Today, I have been offered the chance to have one of my readers win the Grace Unplugged Prize Pack

which INCLUDES: 

. Grace Unplugged Soundtrack CD

-
Songs by TobyMac, AJ Michalka, Chris Tomlin and Shawn McDonald.

. Grace
Unplugged: A Novel by Melody Carlson.

. Own It: The book Discover Your Faith
in God by Michael & Hayley DiMarco.

. Grace Unplugged Exclusive Guitar
Pick.

Giveaway open to the U.S. & Canada, ages 18 and older.

Easy to enter - simply fill in the entries on the giveaway form provided.  Have FUN!

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Check out the #GrowingUpOnline Blog App, FREE ebook, & Lorax Dvd/Blu-Ray GIVEAWAY on Mom Loves 2 Read

 

We live in an
exciting new world of sharing information, more so than ever before, but this is
not without its challenges!  Our children are growing up in a Cyber World where technology is expected as a necessity instead of a reward.  Although Technology has it's good points, there are also dangers that we as parents need to make sure we are guarding our children from and teaching them ways to deal with . . . one is “cyber-bullying.” We know the pain it can
create. Far too often have we heard the stories of children being cyber-bullied
who don’t know what to do or where to turn.

Even my son's Boy Scout Troop is planning to teach the boys about ways to be safe while using technology.  I personally will be teaching this lesson, so this giveaway is a great reminder for me to keep cyber safety at the front of my mind.  

Would you like to learn more about how to keep kids safe online?  Here are a couple of fun ways . .

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Download the
FREE Growing Up Online eBook and be sure to watch all four entertaining comic
book stories as a family. These stories show real situations that may occur when
your kids go online.

This free eBook
provides easy-to-use information that addresses the growing concern about kids’
online privacy and cyber-bullying in a unique and engaging way. Growing Up
Online is packed with important tips that every parent should know!

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Check out the fun app below from Growing Up Online it includes:



• Is Your Child Internet-Ready? QUIZ – Have you talked with your kids
about online safety? Take the quiz to find out if your child is
Internet-ready!



• Comic Book Videos – Watch all four comic book stories as a family
to discuss real situations that may occur when your kids go online.



• DOWNLOAD the FREE eBook – Our kids have never known a world without
the Internet. But that doesn’t mean they know how to behave online.
Download the free eBook and start a conversation with your kids.

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One Mom Loves 2 Read follower will win a copy
of Dr. Seuss’ THE LORAX DVD & Blu-ray Combo Pack. Enter using the Giveaway Form Below

Open to US & Canada

Must be age 18+  

No PO boxes please.

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Enter Today ~ #The Ultimate Life Blog App, GIVEAWAY & fun on Mom Loves 2 Read

Welcome to Mom Loves 2 Read

Today I have a special post about the new movie coming out: The Ultimate Life

Read through, have fun with the Blog App

then enter the Giveaway for The Ultimate Life Prize Pack

Are you living
THE ULTIMATE LIFE?  

How can you know if you are?

Between the
pressure of running a foundation started by his late grandfather, being sued by
his greedy extended family, and seeing his beloved Alexia leave on an extended
mission trip to Haiti, Jason Stevens' world is unraveling. But when Jason
discovers a journal that his grandfather began as a Depression-era lad, his
writings transport Jason on an incredible rags-to-riches ride. With everything
he loves hanging in the balance, Jason hopes he can discover THE ULTIMATE
LIFE. 



The movie is opening in
theaters September 6, THE ULTIMATE LIFE (the sequel to The Ultimate Gift)
reminds us some things are worth more than money! 



With The
Ultimate Life Blog App, take the quiz to find out if YOU are Living Life to
the Fullest! Read six great ways to start living the ultimate life NOW, as
written by Jim Stovall, author of The Ultimate Life book. And watch the official
trailer for this inspiring movie! 



To see if you are living the ultimate life - Do YOU ~



Live
Life to the Fullest? QUIZ - Some things are worth more than money. Take the
quiz to see if you are truly living your life, or merely spending it! 



6 Ways to
Live The Ultimate Life PDF - Read Jim Stovall’s (author of The Ultimate Life
book upon which the movie is based) insightful ways to live better!

Tweet using the #TheUltimateLife hashtag about the
release of The Ultimate Life in theaters September 6!

How would you like to WIN an Official Ultimate Life Prize Pack! 

The prize pack
contains:

• DVD of The
Ultimate Gift
• The Ultimate Gift book by Jim Stovall
• The Ultimate
Gift charm bracelet
• The Ultimate Life leather-bound journal

Then enter below!  US only 18+ - NO PO Boxes please.

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Standing Up! Autographed DVD GIVEAWAY ~ A heartwarming story of courage and anti-bullying

 

Based on one of the most beloved Young Adult novels of all time and directed by the acclaimed D.J. Caruso, Standing Up
follows two kids who get bullied by a vicious summer camp prank. Left
together on an island, their adventure begins once they decide not to be
victims and instead they Stand Up! 

 

Standing Up
is an adorable and heart-warming gem of a movie with an important
anti-bullying message that’s suitable for the whole family! Get the DVD
August 20!

 

What can be done to help the bullied “stand up” for themselves?

One of the best things we can do to understand the problem and discuss solutions is to be inspired. The movie “Standing Up” is THAT inspiration.

I personally intend to watch this movie with my children as soon as I can.  My son has been a victim of bullying in school for the past several years, and although I can try my best to help him find ways to deal with it, bullying still hurts.  I also was bullied as a child, and can understand the frustration, hurt and sometimes anger that can result from that type of treatment by a child's peers - please check out this movie and blog app.

 

  

~ Now for the FUN ~ 

The giveaway: 

 One
lucky person will win a Standing Up! Autographed DVD. Open to
US only.

Giveaway will run 8/26 ends 9/01 

 To enter, simply fill in the entries on the form provided.

The more entries you complete the better your chance of winning!

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