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What's Your Life Radius? Hi <<First Name>>, The other day I realized that last summer’s gas pricing affected my “radius of life.” That's the geographic area within which most of my life activity occurs. I lead a busy life, but it’s within a fairly small area. Maybe you're finding the same in your life.
Do you plan trips to the grocery store to coincide with trips to church? On days you have activities after work, do you stay at the office rather than make the trip home? Do you find yourself cutting back on weekend trips to see friends or visit favorite places?
I’m cutting corners other ways too. I prepare meals to take to work, rather than going out for lunch as often. I rely more on my DVD rental club membership, and don’t go to the theater as often to see movies. (Although it’s hard to beat the $4.75 first show of the day price for Cinemark theaters in Dallas)
We're in tough economic times, and no one knows what this coming year will hold. As tempting as it may be to panic and do something crazy, my current plan is to keep reducing expenses, try to increase income in small ways (recycling plastic?), and keep my eyes on Jesus. No matter what changes are coming our way, He will never change.
From the screening room,
Angela Walker
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Drive Thru History: Discovering America's Founders - SPECIAL EDITION - DVD  Featured on TBN and History Channel! Ride along with host Dave Stotts in another installment of the award winning Drive Thru History video series, as he takes a fast-paced drive through American history. Drive Thru History: Discovering America’s Founders, based on the work of David Barton, a leading Christian historian, will take you to Washington, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Virginia to learn about the life and times of key patriots. Come along for the ride to discover how faith and commitment to God and Country contributed to the founding of our nation!
Industry Interview
Dave Stotts' History Lesson
by Angela Walker  After attending Abilene Christian University in the Texas Panhandle, Dave Stotts hopped around a few more places before settling down in the Dallas Metroplex area. Married to Rebekah and the father of 2 sons (Seth and Luke), his time is divided between video post-production, theological studies and making history alive and entertaining. Can you start off by telling us how the Drive Thru History concept started? Dave: My education and background is in video production. I work with Jim Fitzgerald of Coldwater Media, and we've traveled extensively around the world doing different projects. If you've ever done that, you know it can get pretty intense. We used to do what we could to lighten things up and have fun, because you have to enjoy yourself, or how can you keep doing it? So we'd always goof around and laugh a lot. One trip we got particularly crazy and Jim suggested putting me in front of the camera to see if we could recapture some of our moments in an actual show with real content. [ Read more... ]
"Riven" Next Film for Jenkins Entertainment and PureFlix by Angela Walker Dallas Jenkins, (producer of Hometown Legend and director of Midnight Clear), announced on his blog that the book "Riven," by his dad Jerry Jenkins (author of the Left Behind series), will be the next project developed for their company Jenkins Entertainment in partnership with PureFlix Entertainment (Hidden Secrets). [ Read more... ]
"Not Easily Broken" Has $5.6 Million Opening Weekend by Josh Kimball - Christian Post “Not Easily Broken” is the latest faith-based film to break into the box office top ten with its weekend debut, grossing around $5.6 million in just 724 theaters across the nation. [ Read more... ]
Tony Dungy Trades Football for Family and Social Work by Michael Marot - Associated Press Tony Dungy defied one myth Monday: He does show emotion. He also stuck to his principles. With tears in his eyes and his voice cracking, Dungy said goodbye to the Indianapolis Colts and the NFL, then, in typical Dungy fashion, looked optimistically toward life's next challenges. [ Read more... ]
"Love Takes Wing" on the Hallmark Channel and DVD by Angela Walker "Love Takes Wing," the seventh installment of the Love Comes Softly series, is in post-production for a spring broadcast on the Hallmark Channel. Directed by Lou Diamond Phillips, who also has an acting role, the film stars Haylie Duff and former Backstreet Boys band member Kevin Scott Richardson. [ Read more... ]
Don't Know Much About History?
If history's not your forte, take some lessons from these engaging videos celebrating some of our nation's greatest leaders and citizens. 
Drive Thru History: America - DELUXE School Pack
Get all five “Drive Thru History” volumes and MORE in this DELUXE School Package. | 
John Adams Epic 3-Disc HBO Miniseries - DVD
We bring you John Adams, the critically acclaimed seven-part miniseries from HBO Films!
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Patriotic Film Pack - DVD
Get 5 DVD's celebrating America's rich and Godly history
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Americas Godly Heritage - DVD
An excellent primer for those who want to know more about what was intended for America by the Founders.
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Dove Review
Hotel for Dogs Dove Family-Approved Suitable for all ages
Theatrical Release: 1/16/2009
Dove Review:
When a brother and a sister, that are in the "system", try to keep their dog and stay together, some comical situations are bound to happen. Andi and Bruce go outside the rules to try and keep their dog, Friday. In the process they add more pets and make some good friendships. Although the group gets into trouble, they want what is best for everyone.
Some children do not get the best of parents whether they are birth parents, adoptive parents or foster parents. This movie does not show the best side of the foster system. But, Andi and Bruce try to overcome their situation so they can stay together. They may not always follow the rules but in their hearts they are trying to do something good not only for themselves but for the dogs that have become family to them. "Hotel for Dogs" is a heartwarming comedy that will have you laughing out loud at times. Then at other times you may want to get the Kleenex. This is a cute lovable movie for the pet lover and the entire family. The Dove Foundation is proud to award the Dove Seal to this production. |
