Happy Valentine’s Day! Hopefully, you got everything together for your significant other. I have heard so many stories crazy dates, stunts, and gifts from friends and acquaintances regarding February 14, I had to write an article about them. Well, just the bad stuff. Some came from guys and some from gals. Here my Top 10…
Matthew 1:18 – 2:12 (ESV) 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her…
Luke 2:1-20 1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole empire should be registered. 2 This first registration took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So everyone went to be registered, each to his own town. 4 And Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee, to Judea, to the city…
Klaus is an animated Christmas comedy film written and directed by Sergio Pablos in his directorial debut. It was produced by Sergio Pablos Animation Studios and had a limited release in theaters before being streamed on Netflix. Spoiled brat Jesper (Jason Schwartzman) is the son of a local Postmaster General. He is sent off to…
Just in time for Christmas, singer, songwriter, and DCtalk alumni Tobymac partners with DiverseCity and Goatee Records artist Terrian for a new holiday single “All I Need For Christmas.” Tobymac has a gift for making lyrics that are not only entertaining but also moving. He and Terrian sing about coming together for Christmas with “no…
“Christmas Tree Farm” is a new yuletide single from singer and songwriter Taylor Swift. She wrote the lyrics for the song and even co-produced it with Jimmy Naples. The song describes a love for the holiday season. In a signature move, it describes spending time with a loved one, drinking cider, sitting by the fire,…
A Nasty Piece Of Work is a Hulu original and part of their “Into The Dark” series, created with Blumhouse. A dark comedy, this entry is directed by Charles Hood and written by Paul Soter. Ted (Kyle Howard) is frustrated to hear that his boss Steven (Julian Sands) is canceling all Christmas bonuses. He goes…
There are so many amazing Christmas films. It’s A Wonderful Life, Elf, Home Alone, and so many others. However, there are a few movies that are centered during the Yuletide Season that are not necessarily capturing the spirit of the holiday. This has caused many to debate whether or not they are “Christmas movies.” Here…
It is Christmastime, everyone! I hope that you are having a good time celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ while enjoying the Happy Holidays. Of course, the Christmas season would not be complete without the music. Here is a list of some new songs and covers of some old favorites that…
Do you need to get that nerd friend and family member a Christmas gift, but not sure where to start? Have no fear! I have got you covered with this first part of my gift guide to help with your shopping. The Valiant– You have a nerd friend, but do not know what to get…
Joining in on the parade of Christmas movies, Disney Plus releases Noelle on their streaming service. Directed and written by romantic comedy enthusiast Marc Lawrence, this feature tries to tap into that holiday buzz. Noelle Kringle (Anna Kendrick) is trying to teach her brother Nick (Bill Hader) to take over the business of being Santa…
Lindsey Stirling is bringing her talent to the Christmas season. With her violin, some holiday cheer, and some yuletide classics, Stirling brings on a charming and delightful melody with ‘We Three Gentlemen Medley.’ Mixed with the Christmas songs “We Three Kings,” “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” “Carol of the Bells,” and a few others, Stirling…
Looking for a Christmas present to buy this Cyber Monday? Give my fantasy novel “The Seven Royals: All Good Things” a try! The book has had numerous appearances in media including TheBlaze’s The Drew Berquist Show, BoldTV’s Diane Falzone, and it was shouted on Fox New by The Five the very lovely Dana Perino. It has been very humbling to…
I am going to dispense with the politically correct version of the first celebrated Thanksgiving Feast, and tell it how I believe it happened based on my own studies on the matter. A band of Pilgrims, seeking freedom from religious persecution, fled from the British Empire and set sail on the Mayflower. They endured harsh…
Awakening: A Christmas Episode of the Starlight Chronicles by CS Johnson is part of her young adult novel series “The Starlight Chronicles” set between book one and two. It is illustrated by Eko Bambang. As Christmas comes around in Apollo City, Hamilton Dinger is excited about spending the season with his girlfriend Gwen Kessler. However,…
1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole empire should be registered. 2 This first registration took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So everyone went to be registered, each to his own town. 4 And Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee, to Judea, to the city of David,…
The Christmas Chronicles is directed by Clay Kaytis and is one of the few Netflix original films not to have gratuitous gore, foul language, and “adult content.” That alone is a nice holiday gift for 2018. Siblings Teddy (Judah Lewis) and Kate (Darby Camp) live with their mother Claire (Kimberly Williams-Paisley). As Christmas approaches, they are still dealing with…
Raely Elle has a beautiful voice. No matter what she sings, she makes it inspirational. That also includes Christmas music. In case you missed it, she did this cover of Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas. She sings this song with all of the Christmas spirit she can muster and she does so much talent. I…
Joy to the World is one of my favorite Christmas hymns. So I was incredibly excited when Anthem Lights decided to cover this year. Composed in 1719 by Isaac Watts, it was based on Psalm 98 and appeared in the composer’s The Psalms of David: Imitated in the language of the New Testament, and applied to the…
The Deluxe Edition of Lindsey’s Christmas Album “Warmer in the Winter” has so many great songs like Christmas C’Mon, but also her cover of Santa Baby. In a rare musical treat, Stirling not only plays her violin and dances with her acrobatic style, she also sings. This is an early Christmas gift for all of us who are…
I am going to dispense with the politically correct version of the first celebrated Thanksgiving Feast, and tell it how I believe it happened based on my own studies on the matter. A band of Pilgrims, seeking freedom from religious persecution, fled from the British Empire and set sail on the Mayflower. They endured harsh…
Lindsey Stirling released her newest album Warmer in the Winter, available now. Stirling’s previous album Brave Enough features the inspiring songs Lost Girls and her single Mirage. Previously, I review her music video Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy a well choreographed song. Today, I’m reviewing her latest music video and song Christmas C’Mon featuring the vocal talent of Becky G. Like everything that…
As citizens of the United States of America, we celebrate several patriotic holidays. Independence Day celebrates our freedom from tyranny with hot dogs and fireworks. Thanksgiving reminds us how two very different peoples can join together to celebrate what God has done for them. Patriot Day helps us to never forget September 11th, 2001 and 2012 to remind…
We all know about the famous Chicago Saint Patrick’s Day Parade and how they dye their river green to celebrate the Irish holiday. New York City, Boston, Philadelphia are just a handful of cities that also hold parades for their citizens. Are there any other fun celebrations across the United States that are Irish themed?…
1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole empire should be registered. 2 This first registration took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So everyone went to be registered, each to his own town. 4 And Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee, to Judea, to the…
