Category Archives: Music and Videos

Thoughts and feelings translated.

Halloween Is Almost Here!

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Is This the Ultimate Photoblog Collection?

Dear blogger friends, and normal people: I’m in the midst of a week-long project. And so, in an effort to avoid creative overload, I’m taking a break from blogging. Meanwhile, may I suggest you click on the link below to … Continue reading

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Welcome to Church: No Luggage Required

A Hilarious Message for Visitors and Churchgoers Alike Dear pastors, teachers, and church drama groups: When I first set foot inside a church, I wasn’t sure what I believed, or how to behave. Would I have the wrong views? The … Continue reading

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An Unforgetable Lesson in Grace

Preachers, teachers and group leaders: Classes have resumed at schools and universities, or will soon. If you’re looking for an unforgettable illustration to set up a talk on grace, my 2-minute video Grace 101 (below) may be just the thing! It’s available from my church … Continue reading

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It’s Knowing That Leads to Healing

Thought for the Week It’s easy to vilify names, faces and images. On social media, in the news–real, fake or a mix of both. But the only way to know the truth is to know someone. To listen, to learn, … Continue reading

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Meanwhile, Here Are Some Cute Animals

I confess: I’m a total mush-bucket when it comes to animals. True, I’m supposed to be resting after my medical procedure. But to me, gathering pictures of ridiculously cute animals is resting. And, oh, yeah, because… Honest, I had another … Continue reading

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The Funniest Monster Movie Ever Made?

What’s that, you’ve never seen Notzilla, the “cult classic comedy” (MovieWeb) I wrote and directed? Inconceivable! Or you say you’ve seen Notzilla, “one of the funniest movies ever made,” only once? Not enough! Round up your family, friends and pets to … Continue reading

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Sharing the Redeeming Power of Love

Two Delightful Summer Stories! Preachers, teachers and drama groups: Are you looking for fun, family-oriented illustrations to set up talks on the redeeming power of love? If so, these may be just the thing! To learn more, or to order the … Continue reading

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Fame Fades. But Flames Spread.

A Filmmaker’s Journal “Fame! I’m gonna live forever!” Those lyrics are from the title song of a once-famous movie that, ironically, most people under 30 have never even heard of. Five years ago, Healing River, my first feature film as … Continue reading

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July the 4th is Almost Here!

Preachers, teachers and group leaders: If you’re looking for a brief-but-powerful illustration about what patriotism means, especially for people of faith, my 2 1/2 minute video may just be it. In the film, four ordinary people remind us it means … Continue reading

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