2016 In Review
Well, 2016 is in the record books now. A lot of posts have gone up this year, and we’re so unbelievably thankful for each and every one of you. We’d like to take this opportunity to look at some highlights…
Streaming Weekly December 2016 4.0
School’s out, you might be on vacation, and all of us here at Reel World want to make sure you get the belated Christmas gift of streaming recommendations! So keep your friends close this holiday weekend, but keep your recommendations…
Tough Passages #12: Bloody Difficult (Leviticus 18:19)
In “Tough Passages,” we’re looking at the difficult verses in the Bible that are often brought up by secular people as reasons the Bible doesn’t make sense, and discovering how they actually reveal the character, love, and glory of God…
Reviewing the Classics| Scrooge
Charles Dickens’ story A Christmas Carol is well nigh inescapable during this time of year. Even without reading the book or watching any of the dozens of film and stage adaptations, we still encounter it. The word “scrooge” is part…
Review| Fences
“Some people build fences to keep people out…and other people build fences to keep people in. Rose wants to hold on to you all. She loves you.” – (2.1.32) of August Wilson’s Fences I had no familiarity with August Wilson or…
The War on Christmas Revisited
I am surprised and dismayed that this post is still relevant after twelve months, but I suppose I shouldn’t be. The last line is still true, and I urge you to keep your eyes out. I’ve heard legends of the War…
A Visit from (the Historical) St. Nick
We’re happy to bring you our third Christmas fiction; we hope you enjoy this story of a more…forceful St. Nicholas. • • • ‘Twas the day of the Council, when all thro’ the streets Swarmed dozens of churchmen, with hearts…
O Savior, Rend the Heavens Wide
Merry Christmas from Redeeming Culture! O Savior, rend the heavens wide; Come down, come down with mighty stride. Unlock the gates, the doors break down; Unbar the way to heaven’s crown. O Father, dew from heaven send; As gentle dew,…
#120 – It’s A Wonderful Life and Fighting For Joy
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: Merry Christmas! It’s time again for our special Christmas episode. We talk about Christmas traditions, how they change, and how watching great movies like It’s a Wonderful Life fit into that.…
Streaming Weekly December 2016 3.0
We were so excited about Rogue One last week, we completely spaced on bringing you a weekend of streaming recommendations from our fine contributors. Well, now that you have seen the latest Star Wars movie 500 times, we’re ready to fill your proverbial stocking…