(Summit Entertainment, 2013)Main Point: Betrayal ruins friendships because it shatters trust. If we truly love someone, friend or family member, we should never betray them in any degree. The Movie Clip:Based on a true story, 12 Years a Slave offered great insight into the issue of slavery by focusing on one man and his quest to be free of...
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the-walking-dead-season-2The Walking Dead Season Two opener wastes no time in amping up the excitement level as the survivors get trapped in traffic and face an onslaught of walkers. The episode is appropriately titled ‘What Lies Ahead’, because there doesn’t seem to be a definitive direction for the group after the CDC went up in smoke.

The drama between characters is rapidly headed towards a boiling point as well, and frankly I’m surprised it hasn’t happened sooner given the

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Walking-Dead-CDCThe Walking Dead Season One ended up with a bang (literally), as the survivors find temporary refuge in none other than the CDC. I was bummed that they didn’t make a two part episode out of this one, as the plot lined seemed a bit rushed, and it would have been cool to spend more time with the Dr. Jenner and pick his brain for more info.

But alas, the CDC runs out of gas, and of course a facility like that is fitted with a self-destruct protocol to keep diseases from getting out. I was watching the episode thinking, “hey- why didn’t they load up made a few more gallons of diesel fuel instead of

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Main Point: We can’t surrender to fear at every turn. We have to know how to face fear in life, and push past it by trusting in God for help and security.The Discussion Starter: YOLO (By Lonely Island featuring Adam Levine and Kendrick Lamar)YOLO, the abbreviation for “you only live once” has been a popular expression for some time...
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Main Point: In a world where “losing control” is celebrated, God’s people live by giving Him control.The Song and Music Video:The video for DJ Snake & Lil Jon’s song, Turn Down for What, is going viral, probably for the same reason LMFAO’s video Sexy and I Know It went viral or Katy Perry’s Last Friday Night went viral… this...
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Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, some sensuality and language.Starring Kevin Costner, Hailee Steinfeld and Amber HeardDirected by McGI was hoping for the next great sleeper film, unfortunately it just put me to sleep.In this heart pounding action-thriller, Kevin Costner is a dangerous international spy, who is determined to give up his high stakes life to...
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(Paramount, 1994)Main Point: Jesus chased us one-by-one with His perfect love. We should chase our friends one-by-one with His love, as well. The Movie Clip:Forrest Gump needs little introduction. The iconic character conceived in the early 90’s – and who was responsible for Elvis’ dance moves, the leak of the Watergate Scandal, and so much more – still dominates...
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