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[bcvideo vid=’1821814726001′ pid=’96582452001′ height=’410′ width=’480′] Christian movies aren’t often known for addressing current events. Typically, they will pair a powerful message with a timeless story that many can relate to. Stand Strong is a movie that many will certainly relate to, but its because they are experiencing it right now. The fictional family featured in…

[bcvideo vid=’1815808635001′ pid=’96582452001′ height=’410′ width=’480′] The film adaptation of Bishop T.D. Jakes’ encouraging self-help book Woman Thou Art Loosed is out on DVD today! The movie follows the powerful story of main character Michelle Jordan. Michelle starts off life in a bad family situation that just gets worse and worse. The trauma she deals with…

Academy Award winning actor Russell Crowe has been in Iceland filming the Biblical epic Noah, and here is your first look! If you think this is just another faith film, consider who else involved. The movie is being directed by Darren Aronofsky, the man behind The Black Swan, The Fighter, and more. It also stars…

By the age of 16 Austin Gutwein had given more than most of us do in a lifetime. He had built a dorm, two clinics, and a medical clinic, all with his own gifts and talents. Now he is sharing how he did it in his book Live to Give. His story, and the wisdom…

[bcvideo vid=’1763940685001′ pid=’96582452001′ height=’410′ width=’480′] Pop star Jordin Sparks is currently promoting her new film Sparkle, due out in theaters on August 17th. The movie is a T.D. Jakes produced remake of the classic, starring Jordin and the late Whitney Houston, and featuring the original music of Curtis Mayfield and R. Kelly. Check out this…

Michael Vick is easily one of the most controversial athletes in recent memory. After serving jail time for participation in a dog fighting ring, he has worked hard to move forward with his life. His new autobiography Finally Free chronicles that dark period in his life by looking at both how he got to that point…

In an upcoming film of Biblical proportions, Russell Crowe will play the builder of the ark himself – Noah! Beliefnet has acquired an exclusive photo of the building of the ark for the movie set, and it looks massive! The made-to-scale ark will play a major role in this sure-to-be stunning Biblical epic, so stay…

International bestseller Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist, is releasing an inspiring new book entitled Aleph. It is a magical journey through the world and through time, all on a quest to begin again. The book will surely inspire you to take a journey of your own! To get an exclusive sneak speak at Paulo’s next…

In America we are often taught that getting old is something we want to avoid. We glorify our teenage years, promote plastic surgery, and invite people to use certain products just to feel “young again.” The Get Old Campaign has a new idea – they think getting old is awesome – and they want you to feel…

On the 60th anniversary of the classic musical Singin’ in the Rain, TCM is putting on extra special showings of this great Gene Kelly movie at select theaters all across America. The movie will be shown on Thursday, July 12 at 7 PM local time, and it is being fully remastered and with exclusive interviews!…

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