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He Is Risen!Hi <<First Name>>, When you think of Easter, do you find yourself thinking more about the cross or the empty tomb this week? Is it the resurrection or the passion and suffering that commands your attention?
Last week I celebrated communion with some friends at a mountain retreat. We watched scenes from The Passion of the Christ before we took the elements, and many were crying as they watched Jesus suffering.
The cross is a significant part of Christianity, but so is the tomb. It's empty. The cross is the altar upon which Jesus made His sacrifice, but the tomb is the place He won victory over sin, death, hell and the grave.
The sorrow of Good Friday and the immensity of what happened on the cross should never be diminished. But if we stop there and make Christianity all about the cross, we ignore the reason for our hope.
I pray that as you celebrate Easter, you are filled with the joy of the Lord, and know that "He is not here. He is Risen!"
Celebrating the Risen Lord,
Angela Walker
ChristianMovieNews.com
Industry Interview
Saving Terri Schiavo: Her Brother Bobby's Crusade
by Angela Walker  In February of 1990, Bobby Schindler's life took a dramatic and unexpected turn when his sister Terri collapsed at her home and was left with a profound brain injury. For 15 years, he advocated on his sister's behalf and became a staunch supporter for the pro-life and disability rights movements. After Terri's death in March of 2005, Bobby left his teaching job to challenge people around the world to educate themselves regarding the dangers of euthanasia. Last year, Ken Carpenter (Franklin Springs Family Media), who regularly produces Joni Eareckson Tada's show Joni and Friends, created The Terri Schiavo Story. What was your response when the producers asked to do a documentary about your sister? And what was the most important thing you wanted to see it communicate?
Bobby: Knowing that Joni was behind it, I was very comfortable and willing to sit down and interview with her. We've known Joni for some time, and her values and beliefs are in line with ours. We're advocating really for the same issue she advocates for: the value and dignity of human life. We were very happy to be approached by Joni, and happy to do this for her.
There are two things we wanted to see out of it... [ Read more... ]
Birmingham Church Wants to Produce Successful Feature Filmsby Greg Garrison - Birmingham News Pat Lowe of Guiding Light Church has big dreams about making movies as a ministry. If Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Ga., can produce hit movies such as Facing the Giants and Fireproof, why can't other churches? [ Read more... ]
Boomerang Media Buys Big IdeaPress release Big Idea, home to popular faith-based kids brand VeggieTales®, has been acquired by Boomerang Media, LLC, a company led by founders Eric Ellenbogen and John Engelman in partnership with GTCR, one of the leading private equity firms in the U.S. Late last week, Boomerang announced the acquisition of the principal UK and U.S. trading subsidiaries of Entertainment Rights, including Big Idea, Inc. and Classic Media, Inc.[ Read more... ]
Animal Planet Picks up MovieGuide Award-Winning Show "Sue Thomas, F.B.Eye"by Dr. Ted Baehr Animal Planet, one of the most popular networks on Cable TV, has decided to pick up episodes of the Movieguide® Award winning TV series "Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye," with the possibility of making new episodes.
Inspired by a true story, the show stars Deanne Bray, who is deaf herself, as Sue Thomas, a young deaf woman who, along with her hearing dog, Levi, works with the FBI, which uses Sue’s unique lip-reading ability on one of its surveillance teams. [ Read more... ]
JellyTelly Introduces "The Fantastic World"Press release A whole new crew of playful characters and wild adventures have made their way onto the innovative online children's network JellyTelly. The Fantastic World, an original new series just for kids, is set to debut April 21 on JellyTelly.[ Read more... ]
Dove Review
Faith Like Potatoes Dove Family-Approved
Recommended for ages 12 and over
Dove Review: This is a very touching and moving story of one man's trials and tribulations which try his faith. Angus is a very intense man who fights his own inner demons with his farm in Africa and family until he makes a life changing discovery. He turns his life around when he gives it to God. With new found faith that is challenged by many different circumstances he must believe that the Lord has a plan for him. We all face challenges in our lives and sometimes question our own faith. This movie may make everyone take a hard look at their own lives and see that changes can be made. This story will have you looking at your own spiritual life in a new light. Dove awards the "Family-Approved" Seal to this film. Due to some intense scenes we recommend it for ages 12 and over.
Resurrection Films
This Easter celebrate the Risen Christ through music, the Word, and song. 
The Easter Storykeepers - DVD
This is a feature-length, Easter story.
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The Robe: Special Edition - DVD
One of the greatest biblical epics of all time.
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The Easter Experience - DVD
Absolutely EVERYTHING changes after this Easter Experience.
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The Case For Christs Resurrection - DVD
Has the case for Christ’s Resurrection been made for you? Be equipped with the answers!
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The Final Inquiry - DVD
One truth could destroy an empire
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The True Easter Story - DVD
The Promise Kept. |
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