Category Archives: Reviews

Book, movie, etc reviews

The Hobbit: A Review

Nathan and I have been waiting to watch this movie for years, and last Saturday night we found childcare for our 5 kids (including newborn!), dressed up and saw it.  Here’s our thoughts (warning: spoilers!). Our “fan creds” are decent; … Continue reading

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New life

This is the newest Born child.  I got to see all the flutter kicks and bones and heart last week.  This pic shows the spine and head, although it didn’t scan too well.  According to measurements this was taken at … Continue reading

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True Love

I’ve just watched “Lost in Austen” (2008), a story where a modern woman finds herself in Jane Austen’s world of Pride and Prejudice.  One scene in particular struck me.  One of the characters says to another (won’t mention names in … Continue reading

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Review: “The River Within”

I just watched the movie “The River Within” (available from netflix) and I enjoyed it.  I have to admit, my expectations were low; watching a tiny budget, made by young professionals, “christian” movie is, imo, kind of like watching cousin … Continue reading

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Book Review: The Missionary Call

I just finished reading M. David Sills’ book The Missionary Call: Find Your Place in God’s Plan for the World.  Here are some thoughts on it. Sills does a good job explaining three main understandings of “the call” and ties … Continue reading

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Juno in review

I’m trying to write more reviews for my “Reviews” section  so here’s my Saturday night movie: Juno Nathan’s studying for finals so I chose a chick-flick to watch; at least he won’t be tempted to procrastinate!  And Juno was successful … Continue reading

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Even Harder to Watch

I just watched Beyond the Gates (aka Shooting Dogs). And it was hard.  Even Chuck Colson would agree. Like Hotel Rwanda, this movie tells a story of the Rwandan genocide.  This particular one seems to highlight the awfulness of what … Continue reading

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Beautiful ladies!

For any fans of Alexander McCall Smith, the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency and Precious Ramotswe: I have good news!  If you did not already know, there has been a tv series made based on the first three (I think) … Continue reading

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Hard movies

I have been watching some hard movies lately.  Good ones, but sometimes hard to bear.  Here are my reviews, the most recent first: Hotel Rwanda This movie tells a story within the backdrop of the Rwandan genocide.  You could say … Continue reading

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Incredible Machine Review

We just bought the PC game “Return of The Incredible Machine Contraptions” for our now 6 year old son.  It is perfect!  He just loves making his own inventions a la Rube Goldberg, especially when it involves lasers and cats … Continue reading

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