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Just today I was reading Psalm 37 and thinking about how your ministry provides ways to 'dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Plugged In has become a significant compass for our family. All three of our kids are dedicated to their walk with Christ but they still encounter challenges. Thanks for all of your research and persistence in helping us navigate through stormy waters. It is her favorite movie and she wanted to show it in class. Although I had not seen the movie myself, I was able to make an educated argument against it based on the concerns you outlined.
The prof said that she was impressed by my stand and decided to poll the whole class and give us a choice. We overwhelmingly voted to watch a G-rated movie instead! No one reviews movies like you do. In my opinion, you bring sanity and order to the wild world of modern day entertainment.
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And The Bible miniseries was a huge hit on the History Channel. Why don't we mash 'em up together somehow? That's sure to be a hit. The story's players are familiar to us, of course. King Saul is the aging warlord trying desperately to keep his fractious kingdom together and fend off those pesky Philistines.
