Crosswalk Culture Update

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  Travel Through The Spiritual World of the Hobbit While it’s for others to decide whether Jackson’s film is a worthy interpretation, readers have been finding inspiration, and spiritual nourishment in the pages of Tolkien’s classic. Glenn McCarty Jan 28, 2016
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  Reba McEntire’s Song For Lost Loved Ones Left Me All Misty-Eyed! The loss of a loved one is never easy. Reba McEntire beautifully puts our feelings to music with her newest song ‘Just Like Them Horses.’ These powerful lyrics left me reaching for the tissues. Jan 27, 2016
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  Goosebumps Has 'Safe Scares' for Kids & Adults Alike Scary enough without being too scary, funny but not silly, a little gross but not disgusting, and just romantic enough for the pre-teen crowd. Susan Ellingburg Jan 26, 2016
• 10 Films We're Looking Forward to in 2016 A new year means new movies, and as is tradition here at Crosswalk, it’s time to look ahead to the most promising candidates of 2016. Ryan Duncan Jan 25, 2016
• Woodlawn Wavers between Motivational and Theologically Problematic The question that movies like Woodlawn and the recent God's Not Dead seek to answer is, "Will we glorify God with our actions?" But a better question might be, "HOW will we glorify God?" Debbie Holloway Jan 19, 2016
• Third Day Wins Christian Song of the Year According to The Christian Post, the gospel band has achieved new heights with their latest song, “Soul on Fire”. Ryan Duncan Jan 18, 2016
• Michael Bay's 13 Hours Comes Through Despite Unpleasantries, Hard Truths Feels a bit long, and isn't likely to engender any warm feelings about the U.S. government, but depicts sacrifices and actions that deserve to be celebrated. Susan Ellingburg Jan 15, 2016
• ‘Grace Wins’ – Matthew West Song Will Touch Your Heart My heart is pouring out after this new song from Matthew West. Listen to the lyrics of 'Grace Wins' and you'll be reminded of His never-ending grace. AMEN! 'matthew-west' on GodTube.com Jan 13, 2016
• Vertigo-Inducing The Walk Nonetheless One of the Most Beautiful Films Ever I expected impressive views and a bit of feeling queasy; what I did not expect was an enchanting story or a luminous portrayal of such a charming young man. Susan Ellingburg Jan 12, 2016
• 3 Ways Movies are Retelling the Gospel Scripture tells us that all of creation testifies to God’s glory. Isn’t it possible our entertainment can do the same? Ryan Duncan Jan 11, 2016
• Amy Grant And Michael W. Smith Sing ‘Thy Word’ At Dove Awards Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant teamed up at the 2008 Dove Awards for a beautiful rendition of 'Thy Word.' Hearing their amazing history and the creation of this song truly touched my heart. WOW! Jan 06, 2016
• Oyelowo and Real, Gritty Faith Ensure This Christian Film Has a Captive Audience Based on a real-life ordeal, this is a story of second chances, purpose, and hope, one that shows "faith as it works in real life…no sugar coating, no platitudes." Susan Ellingburg Jan 05, 2016