The father of a righteous man has great joy; he who has a wise son delights in him.
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Bible Verses for Fathers
Fathers’ Special : Quotes and Lines…(2)
Fathers’ Special : Quotes and Lines…(1)
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What Is A Dad?
A dad is someone who
wants to catch you before you fall
but instead picks you up,
brushes you off,
and lets you try again.
A Letter to Dad
Movie Review:
Genre: Drama, True Story
Runtime: 86 min.
Video Release: 22 Sept, 2009
Dan Donahue (Thom Matthews) has finally met the woman of his dreams. But on the night he is going to propose, he is overcome by deep-rooted anger caused by the father who abandoned him as a boy. Dan confronts his feelings of bitterness head on as he pours out his heart in a letter to his father.As Dan writes, we see his life unfold, feeling his pain and ultimate joy, as we watch him grow from young boy to troubled teen and finally into a strong, spiritual man. In the end it is Dan's father, played brilliantly by John Ashton (Beverly Hills Cop I,II, III) who must face his own failures as a father in a climactic one on one meeting with the son he left behind.
Based on a true story, A Letter to Dad is a touching story of how faith and love can overcome a lifetime of pain and anger.
Johnny
Movie Review:
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 81 minutes
Release Date: May 24th, 2011
JOHNNY is a touching movie about a young boy, with Stage 4 leukemia and without a family, who believes he has a God-given mission to fulfill before he dies. His new oncologist, Dr. Carter, is amazed by Johnny’s cheerfulness, optimism, and most of all, his faith in God. Dr. Carter’s wife, Julia, has been emotionally absent from her family ever since her young son died in a car accident two years prior. Despite her disapproval of the idea, Dr. Carter brings Johnny into their home to be his foster family. It soon becomes clear just what Johnny’s mission is: to lead the Carters to Christ.
Standing Firm
Movie Review:
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: Tuesday, August 24, 2010
What is God's purpose in suffering?
David, a widower, is working himself to death. Late nights doing paperwork and running on fumes is normal. Bills are piling up by the week, and foreclosure looms on the horizon. Blaming God for his wife's death, he ends his relationship with the church.
Steven, the remaining Christian of the household, has been watching his father's unhealthy lifestyle with great concern. With help from his grandpa and best friend Maggie, Steven reaches out to his father in any way he can.
Despite his grieving and worsening financial problems, David begins seeking an answer to the question haunting him since his wife's death...WHY?
The Perfect Game
Movie Review:
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 103 minutes
Release Date: April 16th, 2010
In THE PERFECT GAME, a Mexican immigrant returns to Monterrey, Mexico after the St. Louis Cardinals baseball franchise refuses to make him a coach. He works at a steel plant and tries to drink away his anger. Meanwhile, the local priest wants to find out how to give the children in this impoverished town some hope. He decides to have them play baseball. The priest ropes Cesar into forming a team. They have four weeks to become a Little League franchise. Prayers are answered. Miracles happen. They defeat the Mexico City team and get to go to America. There, they start defeating each American team on their way to the championship.
In THE PERFECT GAME, a Mexican immigrant returns to Monterrey, Mexico after the St. Louis Cardinals baseball franchise refuses to make him a coach. He works at a steel plant and tries to drink away his anger. Meanwhile, the local priest wants to find out how to give the children in this impoverished town some hope. He decides to have them play baseball. The priest ropes Cesar into forming a team. They have four weeks to become a Little League franchise. Prayers are answered. Miracles happen. They defeat the Mexico City team and get to go to America. There, they start defeating each American team on their way to the championship.
Gifted Hands
Movie Review:
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 120 minutes
Release Date: February 7th, 2009
GIFTED HANDS: THE BEN CARSON STORY is one of the best made-for-television movies ever produced. It is the true story of a black child raised by a single mother who encouraged him to use his God-given gifts. He rises from being a poor student, to the top of his class. Upon hearing the story of a missionary doctor and decides to pursue a career in medicine. He becomes a world-renowned neurosurgeon. Repeatedly, Ben has to overcome prejudice to be able to let the gifts God has given him blossom.
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 120 minutes
Release Date: February 7th, 2009
GIFTED HANDS: THE BEN CARSON STORY is one of the best made-for-television movies ever produced. It is the true story of a black child raised by a single mother who encouraged him to use his God-given gifts. He rises from being a poor student, to the top of his class. Upon hearing the story of a missionary doctor and decides to pursue a career in medicine. He becomes a world-renowned neurosurgeon. Repeatedly, Ben has to overcome prejudice to be able to let the gifts God has given him blossom.
Soul Surfer
Movie Review:
Genre: Drama,Kids/Family, Biopic and Sports
Runtime: 106 min
Released Date: April 5th, 2011
SOUL SURFER is an inspiring, powerful true story about young surfer Bethany Hamilton, who overcame great obstacles when a tiger shark took her arm while she was surfing. SOUL SURFER is an inspiring, powerful story with a wonderful performance by AnnaSophia Robb about a courageous young woman who has deep faith in Jesus Christ.
The movie tells the famous true story of Bethany Hamilton, a rising star on the teenage surfing circuit who loses her arm in a shark attack. Bethany, played wonderfully by AnnaSophia Robb, is, as her mother says, a mermaid. She’s surfed since early childhood in front of her parents’ house on the island of Kauai in Hawaii. Her whole family lives to surf and is very competitive. She has two older brothers, Noah and Timothy, who drive her to excel, as does her father, Tom. Her mother, Cheri, adds some balance to the family.
The Blind Side
Movie Review:
Genre: Drama, True Story
Runtime: 76 Minutes
Release Date: Tuesday, March 23, 2010
The Blind Side depicts the true story of Michael Oher, a homeless African-American youngster from a broken home, taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential. At the same time, Oher’s presence in the Touhys’ lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own. Living in his new environment, the teen faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome.
As a football player and student, Oher works hard and, with the help of his coaches and adopted family, becomes an All-American offensive left tackle.
This wonderful drama is a faith filled, truly inspiring movie with overt Christian values. There is a very strong message of Christian faith in THE BLIND SIDE. The biblical admonition to care for orphans is lived out by this family.
The Blind Side depicts the true story of Michael Oher, a homeless African-American youngster from a broken home, taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential. At the same time, Oher’s presence in the Touhys’ lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own. Living in his new environment, the teen faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome.
As a football player and student, Oher works hard and, with the help of his coaches and adopted family, becomes an All-American offensive left tackle.
This wonderful drama is a faith filled, truly inspiring movie with overt Christian values. There is a very strong message of Christian faith in THE BLIND SIDE. The biblical admonition to care for orphans is lived out by this family.
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