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The Scapegoat (2012) Movie Overview
In the ‘Scapegoat’, It’s deeply satisfying to see a man step into an impossible situation, and turn everything around with kindness, attention & good will.
‘King of Devil’s Island’ (2010) and the Call to Manhood
A review of ‘King of Devil’s Island’ as a phenomenal, gripping insight into the war between men and boys, between absent fathers and maturing youths.
Movie Review of Mary of Nazareth 2013, (Maria di Nazaret)
‘Mary of Nazareth’ feels like every Christmas card and painting of Mary brought into a single, enchanting vision of her life.
Homeschool Kids: Cooped Behind Bars?
Growing up as a kid homeschooler sometimes feels like a gulag. But after meeting some school kids, perhaps we weren’t the ones barred up from the world.
Ozymandias Now: Not Even Statues?
For all of our technological advances, what culture hoard are we leaving to the future? At least with Ozymandias we could glean an idea about him. Us? None?
‘The Ring of Fantasy’ Book Review
Opening under the war-torn skies of Britain, Joshua discovers a ring that transports him & his sisterinto a magical world: ‘The Ring of Fantasy’
A Balanced Outlook: Thoughts After Reading ‘Architects of the Culture of Death’
Our shared passion for stories will be a factor that saves us, keeping us balanced from isolated thought and not enough personal reflection.
The Philosopher of the Opera: A Short Story
With dramatic flair, the Phantom whirls Christine away from the opera to share his vision for a revivified world, and captures her curiosity.
Speaking of Freedom: Created Free to Choose
Every conversation is really asking this simple question, because without it, we have no stories to tell. Only dreams.