Image from "The Good Samaritan"
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is embarking on an ambitious, if slightly daunting, film project. The goal? To reinact every story told in the New Testament.
That’s a lot of stories! And, it requires a lot of people. Which means, whether you are a professional actor, or a novice, you have the potential to become a part of movie-making history. Continue reading
Over the past year, the official Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint “website to the world” – MORMON.ORG – has been implementing a new, personalized format filled with searchable member profile pages, and video spotlights. If you have a facebook account, you’ve likely seen a few sidebar ads and videos featuring these individuals. It’s Mormons “unplugged”! Telling their stories, sharing their opinions, and faith, and lives, all in their own words. Continue reading
Haiti Orphan Evacuation
Since the devestating 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti Jan 12, media networks have exponentially inundated us with tragic tales & images combined with stories of survival, heroism, sacrifice, service and love. Not a day goes by without “Haiti” being present somehow in our conscious or subconscious life. If you are anything like me, then over the past two weeks you’ve probably done two or more of the following:
Yesterday, I arrived home a little earlier than the rest of my family, so I opened up the local newspaper thinking I would do a quick “catch up” before lunch. For the next hour, or more, I sat transfixed as I read one unforgettable, heart-wrenching & heart-warming story after another in my Deseret News.
Utah helps Haiti
The miraculous story of Jeremy and Hollie Wardell bringing daughter Gabby Home - Incredible!
Reading these stories swamped my heart with alternating waves of sorrow and joy. I found myself having to stop often due to my inability to focus or breathe. These symptoms were, of course, directly tied to my uncontrollable sobbing. Although my mind was a million miles away, I distinctly heard a teenaged daughter loudly whisper:
“Dad! Stay out of the kitchen! Mom’s having another one of her media meltdowns!”
True enough.
Moments later, the same daughter tiptoed into the kitchen just long enough to deposit an extra large box of Kleenex on my lap, before retreating quickly to the other side of the house. Later that night, just after I had heroically composed myself and we all sat down to our nice dinner, and just before the knot returned to my throat and my eyes welled up again, I was offered another piece of sage 16-year-old advice:
“Next time Mom, don’t even THINK about the news until you go get the Kleenex first!”
Orphans in Haiti are held by volunteers
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has launched a new online radio station called “The Mormon Channel“.
Faith Promoting Programming: Commercial Free.
What exciting news! The LDS Church has taken another huge step onto the world stage using “New Media” to spread a positive message to the world. The radio channel was created to give an inspirational option for online listening, religious instruction, and uplifting music. Members and non-members of the Mormon church will enjoy the messages. For example: when I clicked on this morning, the program playing was called “Facing Death“. The program included Interviews with religious and spiritual leaders of many faiths – exploring the subject of religion and death, and interviews with individuals sharing their personal stories of death and grief. It was compelling, thought provoking, and extremely hopeful. The second program was a rebroadcast of Music and The Spoken Word.
The Mormon Channel has something for everyone. Channel Programs Include: “Church News“, “Mormon Conversations“, “Everything Creative“, “History of Hymns“, “Into The World“, “Legacy: Family History Stories“, “Mormon Identity“, “Music With a Message“, “Scripture Stories For Children“, “General Conference Stories“, ” The Light of Men: Jesus Christ“
I am especially pleased to see two programs completely dedicated to MUSIC. Check it out!
New music video:
You may read more about this hymn in a previous post, linked HERE.
Susan Boyle
When Susan Boyle, an unassuming single recluse from a small Scottish village, decided to audition for “Britain’s got Talent” last week, she did not expect to become an overnight sensation. For the handful who have yet to hear about her, I’ve included the audition clip. (if you’ve seen it, please scroll to the rest of the article – with a special bonus recording at the end) Continue reading
A New Mormon Ad promoting Family-Time adventure, SciFi style!
Here is another great Family Adventure Mormon Ad promoting spending quality time with our children! Bonneville Communications are really outdoing themselves. See my previous post for the Swashbuckler!
We are on the eve of another POTUS hand-off. There’s plenty of talking heads talking, and blogging hands blogging out their opinions and witty repartee. I have absolutely nothing important to say. But, just like millions of other Americans, that won’t stop me from saying something anyway. Continue reading
For more information go to the Official Website
Just for fun – A little news story that made me laugh. This happened at the neighborhood grocery store I shopped at for years growing up.
In a continuation from my last post, The New Era magazine for LDS teens is now on YouTube sharing MormonAds. I think the message of this one is very appropriate as we plan New Year’s Resolutions!
