Jerusalem is eerily quiet this year as Passover begins Wednesday and Passion Week begins for Christians. The city, like all of Israel, is on complete lockdown with residents told to stay in ...
Read More »From John Adams to Bobby Flay, here’s what our readers are watching on television
Dwight and I have said that we do not want this “stay at home” order to go to waste. We have garden work, back log of business duties, and home projects to ...
Read More »‘Pandemic’ documentary is an eerie must-watch during the current crisis
The best new entry to the Netflix lineup is a documentary series that won’t leave you laughing or even cheering — although it’s so engrossing that you might binge it until the ...
Read More »Our readers share their binge-worthy entertainment
We are listing alternate activities for our readers since events are cancelled across the country. Like you, we are getting accustomed to the new normal. We asked our readers to give us ...
Read More »Jewish congregations adapt to new reality of online services
As most Christians transition to online services, traditional Jewish congregations also are adjusting to the new reality. Although many have livestreamed Shabbat services for years — mostly for the benefit of shut-ins ...
Read More »Online church attendance spiked last weekend as members watched from home
Many people turn to religion in times of crisis, if only temporarily. After the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, church attendance across the country briefly spiked, as people sought community and meaning in ...
Read More »Powerful faith-based ‘I Still Believe’ leads March family-friendly lineup
The 2018 faith-based movie I Can Only Imagine opened at No. 3, earned a rare A+ CinemaScore rating from moviegoers, and became the highest-grossing film ever released by the Erwin Brothers. So ...
Read More »‘Lego Masters’ and ‘Run the Race’ lead streaming lineup
The lego is more common in my house than, well … food and clothes. Perhaps that’s not surprising, since I have two boys who are crazy about Star Wars and superheroes — ...
Read More »Corey Feldman to expose pedophilia in Hollywood with new film
In the debate over the #MeToo movement, the sexual abuse of child actors has been overlooked, or hidden according to some. The issue of pedophilia in Hollywood remains a taboo subject, even ...
Read More »‘Night on Earth’ leads ‘5 Family-Friendly Things’
Most nature documentaries film their animal subjects during the daytime. That way, the filmmaker can easily capture the unique characteristics and exquisite colors of the animals — and the viewer at home ...
Read More »Watch President Trump live at the March for Life at 12 Noon, 11 Central today
As reported by Metro Voice just minutes after it was announced, President Donald Trump will make history today by being the first U.S. President to appear in person and speak at the ...
Read More »‘The Repair Shop’ one of 5 Family Things not to miss this month
Long ago, our grandparents and great-grandparents didn’t toss things when they broke. They’d repair or repurpose them. From clothing to furniture to gadgets, our ancestors knew what to do when something got ...
Read More »Eye-opening ‘One Child Nation’ leads January streaming lineup
What would happen if a nation limited families to one child in a society that has a strong preference for boys? Answer: Horrors that you can’t imagine. The new documentary One Child ...
Read More »Disney producer: ‘we’re trying to make this demon realm a part of Disney’
The Disney company is releasing a new cartoon about a teenager who, in their words, “finds herself stuck in the Demon Realm and battles the forces of evil alongside a rebellious witch and ...
Read More »Mark Burnett and Roma Downey series ‘Messiah’ causes controversy
A government agency in Jordan wants to prevent a new series from being shown in that country. “Messiah,” which is produced by Hollywood Christian couple Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, has content “that ...
Read More »‘Home Alone’ and ‘Diehard’ compete for most Googled Christmas movies
Forget about Christmas carols, Santa Claus and sleigh rides. When choosing Christmas movies, many Americans prefer to watch a film about a kid defending his home against burglars or a terrorist attack ...
Read More »Pro-life message in Hallmark movie hits home for actress Kristin Chenoweth
Hallmark Channel movies can do more that just promote the Christmas spirit. “A Christmas Love Story,” in which someone meets their birth mother for the first time, also conveys a subtle pro-life ...
Read More »Hallmark-like Christmas movie leads streaming lineup
I accidentally discovered the lure of Hallmark movies this summer during a family vacation when two of my boys — I won’t embarrass them by printing their names — became hooked. They ...
Read More »Ginger from “Gilligan’s Island” stars in faith-based Christmas movie
A familiar face to Baby Boomers stars alongside Stephen Baldwin in “Tapestry,” a new faith-based Christmas movie. Tina Louise, who was the glamorous Ginger on “Gilligan’s Island,” plays a dying matriarch trying ...
Read More »“The Star’ animated movie and UPtv offering December’s family-friendly choices
Finding a children’s animated movie about the birth of Christ isn’t easy. In fact, if you’re wanting it to be feature-length — that is, a 90-minute film to watch on family movie ...
Read More »Family-centric Disney Plus leads November streaming lineup
Disney Plus is the new streaming destination for families In my home, Friday evenings are reserved for family movie night. Sometimes, we rent a movie from Redbox. Other times, we catch a ...
Read More »Slugs and bugs and kids and faith
Two new books have been released in the popular Christian children’s series Slugs & Bugs. “The Society of Extraordinary Raccoon Society” and “The Society of Extraordinary Raccoon Society on Boasting,” are the latest creations ...
Read More »Inspiring ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ leads ‘5 Family-Friendly Things’
Millions of Americans grew up watching Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, which aired nationally from 1968 to 2001 and followed Fred Rogers as he educated children about the world and taught them to be ...
Read More »Parents group says HBO holding Big Bird hostage
Big Bird and Sesame Street will soon be out of reach for millions of underprivileged children. The leader of the Parents Television Council says HBO is holding families hostage by moving “Sesame ...
Read More »Netflix’s ‘Abstract: The Art of Design’ tops October streaming lineup
Everyone has a talent. Most of us, though, weren’t born with the artistic skill to design things for the world’s top companies. These are the geniuses who design your car. And your ...
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