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Live to Forgive (2009)
How far would you go to forgive?
Could you forgive the man who murdered your mother? After Dean Smith's stepfather, Bob, beats his wife to death with a baseball bat, Dean spends years plotting a bitter revenge, but when the Seattle man's inner turmoil becomes too much to bear, Dean turns to God for help with overcoming his suppressed anger. After building his faith and his relationship with Jesus, Dean becomes a preacher, and with God's guidance, he finds forgiveness and even love for his stepfather.
Culminating with Dean's first meeting with his stepfather in 23 years and Bob's confession, this true story traces Dean's extraordinary journey through years of hatred and drug abuse to make peace with his feelings about his stepfather. A powerful documentary about faith and redemption, LIVE TO FORGIVE gives viewers the courage to free themselves of their own burdens and the inspiration to put aside the past.
Could you forgive the man who murdered your mother? After Dean Smith's stepfather, Bob, beats his wife to death with a baseball bat, Dean spends years plotting a bitter revenge, but when the Seattle man's inner turmoil becomes too much to bear, Dean turns to God for help with overcoming his suppressed anger. After building his faith and his relationship with Jesus, Dean becomes a preacher, and with God's guidance, he finds forgiveness and even love for his stepfather.
Culminating with Dean's first meeting with his stepfather in 23 years and Bob's confession, this true story traces Dean's extraordinary journey through years of hatred and drug abuse to make peace with his feelings about his stepfather. A powerful documentary about faith and redemption, LIVE TO FORGIVE gives viewers the courage to free themselves of their own burdens and the inspiration to put aside the past.
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Maafa 21: Black Genocide In 21st Century America (2009)
It is called Maafa21, a Swahili word which means “A terrible tragedy” and used to define the time of the middle passage during the slave trade and “21st century” because it reveals the “Maafa” has not ended but is still being carried out today through abortion.
Maafa 21 shows the connection from slavery and eugenics to birth control, abortion and black genocide today and is routinely called “stunning,” “breathtaking,” and “jaw-dropping.” Many viewers have said they were left “speechless” by what they saw and several have told us that it filled them with anger. One African-American pastor and 1960’s civil rights activist said, “I had always been suspicious about some of this stuff, but this film connects the dots in a way I never really understood before.” Another described it as “lightening in a bottle” and said that for the first time in his life he has a tool to educate the African-American community about the abortion lobby’s real agenda.
Maafa21 is having a huge impact on many who claim to be pro-choice, especially within the African American community, because it proves with irrefutable documentation that abortion is simply an extension of racism and eugenics targeting blacks for centuries. After watching Maafa21, viewers often comment that it “connects the dots.”
Maafa 21 shows the connection from slavery and eugenics to birth control, abortion and black genocide today and is routinely called “stunning,” “breathtaking,” and “jaw-dropping.” Many viewers have said they were left “speechless” by what they saw and several have told us that it filled them with anger. One African-American pastor and 1960’s civil rights activist said, “I had always been suspicious about some of this stuff, but this film connects the dots in a way I never really understood before.” Another described it as “lightening in a bottle” and said that for the first time in his life he has a tool to educate the African-American community about the abortion lobby’s real agenda.
Maafa21 is having a huge impact on many who claim to be pro-choice, especially within the African American community, because it proves with irrefutable documentation that abortion is simply an extension of racism and eugenics targeting blacks for centuries. After watching Maafa21, viewers often comment that it “connects the dots.”
Expecting a Miracle (2009)
The miracle of love and hope will light the way
Hoping to rekindle the fading flame of their marriage, Pete and Donna set off on a romantic getaway at his boss's Mexican condo. But when car trouble strands them in a dusty, out-of-the-way village, they meet some extraordinary people preparing for a festival.
Can a small-town priest and a little boy save their marriage---and their faith?
Hoping to rekindle the fading flame of their marriage, Pete and Donna set off on a romantic getaway at his boss's Mexican condo. But when car trouble strands them in a dusty, out-of-the-way village, they meet some extraordinary people preparing for a festival.
Can a small-town priest and a little boy save their marriage---and their faith?
Beyond the Dark Valley (2009)
Beyond the Dark Valley is a captivation 30 minute television documentary that has compelling testimonies of women and men who have been devastated by abortion.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
The Blind Side (2009)
Based on the true story of pro football player Michael Oher, The Blind Side is a testament to the power of one person to change a life.
The Blind Side depicts the remarkable 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.
The Blind Side depicts the remarkable 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.
Riding Tornado (2009)
Tornado is a true life story of patience, endurance and passion. Directed by Regardt van den Bergh, the picture tells the story of two damaged souls: Pierre, a depressed and damaged young man and Tornado, an emotionally tormented horse. Sensing Tornado’s potential, Pierre travels to Noenieput, in the Groen Kalahari, to find Barrie Burger, a horse whisperer. With Barrie’s advice, Pierre and Tornado embark on a journey of healing and self discovery, one that will change their lives forever.
This film is about broken people, says director Regard van den Bergh. I believe we are all broken and we could all do with some healing. Fresh from the completion of his previous film Faith Like Potatoes, van den Bergh is eager to tell another life derived story. As a filmmaker, for me it is the most exciting thing to tell a true story and, in the telling of the story discover the integrity of the story and remain true to that without compromising anything of that person’s life.
Having spent more than twenty years as a missionary traveling the Kalahari on horseback, Barrie developed a special talent. He gained a deep understanding of horses and learnt how to whisper to them. He teaches Pierre how to hear Tornado’s whisper, understand his pain, and release him from it. As Pierre gains Tornado’s trust by following Barrie’s ten whispering steps, Pierre too begins to change. In the quietness and the stillness and the vastness of the Kalahari, I also started to find my true calling.
Tornado was an Arab horse of the purest bloodline. Unfortunately he was pushed too hard and too fast. In the process he developed Self Mutilation Syndrome. He became a danger to himself and others. Due to stress it was presumed that he was sterile. Until he met Pierre, his future seemed bleak. Once a top athlete with a passion for running, Pierre’s dreams were shattered when he was crippled by rheumatism. Plagued by insecurity and depression, he too turned to self-mutilation. Together they embark on a journey of healing.
This film is about broken people, says director Regard van den Bergh. I believe we are all broken and we could all do with some healing. Fresh from the completion of his previous film Faith Like Potatoes, van den Bergh is eager to tell another life derived story. As a filmmaker, for me it is the most exciting thing to tell a true story and, in the telling of the story discover the integrity of the story and remain true to that without compromising anything of that person’s life.
Having spent more than twenty years as a missionary traveling the Kalahari on horseback, Barrie developed a special talent. He gained a deep understanding of horses and learnt how to whisper to them. He teaches Pierre how to hear Tornado’s whisper, understand his pain, and release him from it. As Pierre gains Tornado’s trust by following Barrie’s ten whispering steps, Pierre too begins to change. In the quietness and the stillness and the vastness of the Kalahari, I also started to find my true calling.
Tornado was an Arab horse of the purest bloodline. Unfortunately he was pushed too hard and too fast. In the process he developed Self Mutilation Syndrome. He became a danger to himself and others. Due to stress it was presumed that he was sterile. Until he met Pierre, his future seemed bleak. Once a top athlete with a passion for running, Pierre’s dreams were shattered when he was crippled by rheumatism. Plagued by insecurity and depression, he too turned to self-mutilation. Together they embark on a journey of healing.
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Book of Songs (2009)
A high school dropout finds faith with the
help of Sister Thomas. Book of Songs movie This is the only Digo video.
Book of Songs video Stars also making their debut in this video: Brendon
Katon G. Book of Songs film Donegal, Carol Jackson, Reggie James,
Dwayne Perryman, Howell, Noel MD.
Monday, August 11, 2014
Hearing God (2009)
A young woman’s life is turned upside down as she loses one of her
most vital senses. Assisted by her brother, she faces the struggles
brought by her ailment, and searches for what it truly means to hear
God’s voice.
Produced by students of the 2009 Rocky Mountain Christian Filmmakers
Camp, this short film will encourage you to never give up on seeking
God’s will for your life, no matter what trials you may face.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
I Can Do Bad All by Myself (2009)
After Madea (Tyler Perry) catches some children looting her home, she turns them over to their Aunt April (Taraji P. Henson), a nightclub singer who wants nothing to do with her late sister’s kids. But things begin to change when a handyman (Adam Rodriguez) decides to rent a room in her basement. Now nothing will ever be the same as April finds love, faith, family – and herself – in this inspirational romantic comedy featuring performances by Mary J. Blige, Gladys Knight and Marvin L. Winans.
Monday, July 28, 2014
Hate Crime Laws: Censoring the Church and Silencing Christians (2009)
Hate Crimes Laws: Censoring the Church and Silencing Christians
is a provocative look at this disturbing and threatening legal tool of
the homosexual lobby. This DVD features shocking examples of how hate
crime laws trample free speach, lead to arrests, and censor Christians
in countries such as Canada, Australia, and Sweden.
Featured are the late Dr. D. James Kennedy; Ake Green, a Swedish pastor arrested for preaching against homosexuality; members of the Philadelphia 11; Christine Sneeringer, an ex-lesbian; Dr. Richard Land, president of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission; Pastor Danny Nalliah, of Catch the Fire Ministries (who was prosecuted under hate crimes laws in Australia); and more.
Featured are the late Dr. D. James Kennedy; Ake Green, a Swedish pastor arrested for preaching against homosexuality; members of the Philadelphia 11; Christine Sneeringer, an ex-lesbian; Dr. Richard Land, president of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission; Pastor Danny Nalliah, of Catch the Fire Ministries (who was prosecuted under hate crimes laws in Australia); and more.
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Birdie and Bogey (2009)
A father's journey to fulfill his daughter's dream.
Sometimes the strength to rise above life's trials comes from the unlikeliest of places. And when that strength comes from the world of Birdie O'Connor's dreams, nothing is impossible.
Pure Flix Entertainment (The Wager, Hidden Secrets) and executive producer Chuck Norris, proudly present a heartfelt story...about a little girl, a father...and the unbreakable bond they share. United in faith, they pursue a daughter's wish for her father, to once again play on the PGA Tour.
When Danny O'Connor chooses his daughter, Birdie, as his caddy, the golfing association is stunned. However, when Danny starts to win with the help of his young coach, the world takes notices. Danny's shot at the PGA is within reach.
Just when his position on the PGA tour seems secure, Birdie's life is threatened with a deadly disease. Without his daughter's inspiration, Danny must find a way to carry on alone that he may fulfill his daughter's dying wish. Birdie and Bogey is a story of determination...friendship...strength...hope and the bond that is eternal.
Sometimes the strength to rise above life's trials comes from the unlikeliest of places. And when that strength comes from the world of Birdie O'Connor's dreams, nothing is impossible.
Pure Flix Entertainment (The Wager, Hidden Secrets) and executive producer Chuck Norris, proudly present a heartfelt story...about a little girl, a father...and the unbreakable bond they share. United in faith, they pursue a daughter's wish for her father, to once again play on the PGA Tour.
When Danny O'Connor chooses his daughter, Birdie, as his caddy, the golfing association is stunned. However, when Danny starts to win with the help of his young coach, the world takes notices. Danny's shot at the PGA is within reach.
Just when his position on the PGA tour seems secure, Birdie's life is threatened with a deadly disease. Without his daughter's inspiration, Danny must find a way to carry on alone that he may fulfill his daughter's dying wish. Birdie and Bogey is a story of determination...friendship...strength...hope and the bond that is eternal.
Monday, July 21, 2014
Damascus (2009)
He entered a Persecutor and left an Apostle.
Witness the amazing transformation of a menace and murderer into a messenger of mercy!
Filmed
on location in Syria, this gripping docudrama chronicles Saul of
Tarsus' ruthless extermination of Christians and the powerful encounter
on the road to Damascus that changed him from a zealous persecutor into
Paul the Apostle.
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Timothy Keller: The Prodigal God (2009)
In six captivating DVD video sessions, pastor and New York Times
bestselling author Timothy Keller opens your eyes to the powerful
message of Jesus' best-known -- and least understood -- parable. The
Prodigal God is a revelation of the very heart of the gospel: God's
radical love for sinners of every kind.
Taking you and your small
group or church beyond the traditional focus on the wayward younger son,
Dr. Keller helps you glean insights from each of the characters in
Jesus' parable: the irreligious younger son, the moralistic elder son,
and the Father who lavishes his love on both. The Prodigal God will
challenge the devout and the skeptic alike to see Christianity in a
whole new way.
DVD session titles include the following:
The Parable
The People Around Jesus
The Two Lost Sons
The Elder Brother
The True Elder Brother
The Feast of the Father
Designed for use with The Prodigal God Discussion Guide and book.
The Parable
The People Around Jesus
The Two Lost Sons
The Elder Brother
The True Elder Brother
The Feast of the Father
Designed for use with The Prodigal God Discussion Guide and book.
Maggie's Passage (2009)
very passage begins with a prayer.
18
year old Maggie (Ali Faulkner) leaves her adopted Christian home after
her father's tragic death. Hoping to fill a void in her life, Maggie
feels compelled to locate her birth mother. What she finds is not what
she had hoped: Maggie finds a woman who does not love or want her.
Maggie gets caught up her birth mother's world but soon reaches her breaking point. When she finds a Bible, she realizes there is only one thing that can break her bondage: Jesus Christ.
Finding courage and faith the size of a mustard seed, she runs away from the nightmare she's been living. With no place to go, Maggie finds herself living on the streets alone, broke and scared.
Maggie is taken in by a group of unconventional characters that God places in her life to help make her passage a reality. With their help, she learns timeless lessons of faith, love and forgiveness. Grace (Sheran Keyton) finds Maggie and gives her shelter and wisdom. Max (Mike Norris), a broken man himself, becomes her father figure. Together Max and Grace take Maggie under their wings to get her back where she belongs, home to a loving mother (Janine Turner) who has been praying for her safe return.
Maggie gets caught up her birth mother's world but soon reaches her breaking point. When she finds a Bible, she realizes there is only one thing that can break her bondage: Jesus Christ.
Finding courage and faith the size of a mustard seed, she runs away from the nightmare she's been living. With no place to go, Maggie finds herself living on the streets alone, broke and scared.
Maggie is taken in by a group of unconventional characters that God places in her life to help make her passage a reality. With their help, she learns timeless lessons of faith, love and forgiveness. Grace (Sheran Keyton) finds Maggie and gives her shelter and wisdom. Max (Mike Norris), a broken man himself, becomes her father figure. Together Max and Grace take Maggie under their wings to get her back where she belongs, home to a loving mother (Janine Turner) who has been praying for her safe return.
In the end, Maggie finally realizes that as
an adopted child, she was chosen and the love of an adoptive mother is a
love that is second only to the love Christ has for his children.
Friday, July 18, 2014
The Love Series (2009)
Everyone wants to be loved. You and me included.
But what happens when people let us down over and over. Is that as good as it gets?
These films explore the ever relevant topic of love and what people have learnt from their experiences. It also touches on God’s position of love and what that means to us as humans, created in His image.
Experience the explosive truth about who God really is and how He went to the extreme to prove His love for us.
Hannah’s Love is an additional film to the original trilogy and is more of a personal story, touching on the positive but also difficult sides of love she has been faced with.
But what happens when people let us down over and over. Is that as good as it gets?
These films explore the ever relevant topic of love and what people have learnt from their experiences. It also touches on God’s position of love and what that means to us as humans, created in His image.
Experience the explosive truth about who God really is and how He went to the extreme to prove His love for us.
Hannah’s Love is an additional film to the original trilogy and is more of a personal story, touching on the positive but also difficult sides of love she has been faced with.
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Rick Warren: 40 Days of Love (2009)
The 40 Days of Love DVD is designed to be used with The 40 Days of Love Study Guide. Whether you are going to experience this adventure with a small group or on your own, this six-session video-based study will change your relationships.
THE SIX SESSIONS INCLUDE:
Love Matters Most
Love is Patient, Love is Kind
Love Speaks the Truth
Love is Forgiving
Love Isn't Selfish
The Habits of a Loving Heart
THE SIX SESSIONS INCLUDE:
Love Matters Most
Love is Patient, Love is Kind
Love Speaks the Truth
Love is Forgiving
Love Isn't Selfish
The Habits of a Loving Heart
Friday, July 4, 2014
Jimmy Hansen's Heaven (2009)
You'll never imagine heaven the same way again.
Jimmy Hansen
is an average guy in his mid 40s who’s about to take care of some daily
errands when he experiences a major heart attack that takes his life.
Jimmy ends up in Heaven.
Jimmy meets his guardian angel and is
reunited with his mom, grandfather and many others, making this an
emotional journey the whole family will enjoy.
As seen on TBN!
Transcendent Man (2009)
TRANSCENDENT MAN chronicles the life and ideas of Ray Kurzweil, the
inventor and futurist known for his bold vision of the Singularity, a
point in the near future when technology will be changing so rapidly,
that we will have to enhance ourselves with artificial intelligence to
keep up. Ray predicts this will be the dawning of a new civilization in
which we will no longer be dependent on our physical bodies, we will be
billions of times more intelligent and there will be no clear
distinction between human and machine, real reality and virtual reality.
Human aging and illness will be reversed; world hunger and poverty will
be solved and we will ultimately cure death. Critics accuse Ray of
being too optimistic and argue that the dangers of the Singularity far
outweigh the benefits, pointing out the apocalyptic implications that
once machines achieve consciousness, we may not be able to control them.
Whether Ray's controversial ideas incite excitement or fear, dogma or
disbelief this ambitious documentary will forever change the way you
look at life, death, and your own future.
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Reconciliation (2009)
Sometimes we must resolve our past to face our future.
Grant Taylor (Eric Nenninger) has been troubled by intense childhood memories ever since his wife Sara (Chelsey Crisp) gave him the exciting news..."You are going to be a dad!"
As fatherhood nears, Grant privately wrestles with his embarrassment and anger toward his father. His memories come to a head when Sara receives a call informing them that Grant's dad Jeff (Jack Maxwell) is terminally ill and his last wish is to see his son. With Sara's encouragement, Grant reluctantly goes to see the man he disowned at his 10th birthday part, when he found out his father was gay.
At the hospice, father and son confront the past as they come face to face for the first time in 16 years. Will Grant forgive his father for abandoning their family? Will Jeff forgive Grant for the hateful words he said years ago? What will it take to reconcile?
Grant Taylor (Eric Nenninger) has been troubled by intense childhood memories ever since his wife Sara (Chelsey Crisp) gave him the exciting news..."You are going to be a dad!"
As fatherhood nears, Grant privately wrestles with his embarrassment and anger toward his father. His memories come to a head when Sara receives a call informing them that Grant's dad Jeff (Jack Maxwell) is terminally ill and his last wish is to see his son. With Sara's encouragement, Grant reluctantly goes to see the man he disowned at his 10th birthday part, when he found out his father was gay.
At the hospice, father and son confront the past as they come face to face for the first time in 16 years. Will Grant forgive his father for abandoning their family? Will Jeff forgive Grant for the hateful words he said years ago? What will it take to reconcile?
This thought-provoking film of heartache and triumph will inspire you to love more deeply, seek forgiveness from people you have hurt, and forgive those who have hurt you.
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