• Happy Mother's Day!
• Love Comes Softly 6-Pack - DVD
• Films for Moms
• Christian in Cinema: Anita Renfroe
• Freedom Lost: Restoration - From Slavery to the Vote
• Film About Billy Graham's Life in Production
• "Fireproof" Song Premieres Online
• "Expelled" Box Office Tops $6 Million

Hi Raquelle,

100 years ago this Saturday, the first Memorial Day for Mothers was celebrated. Despite its commercialization, the recognition of mothers is important. In the midst of daily life, how many times do moms hear “thank you” for how they serve their families?

My brother is a pastor, and he called today to talk about this weekend’s sermon. Our mother died while I was in college, so he’s going to talk about things he wishes he would have thanked her for while she was still alive.

My list for her includes reading, playing softball, standing beside me while I practiced piano, and teaching me to sing parts from the hymnal. It’s not so much the big things she did, but the small things done quietly every day that made my life rich.

She’s not here for me to say “thank you” in person, but there are some ladies who love me and pour into my life. To them, and to any woman who cares for children God gave her, I pray a wonderful Mother’s Day.

There are two films that just came out on DVD this week that honor mothers and families. Love’s Unfolding Dream continues the saga of Janette Oke’s best-selling series about a family’s unwavering faith through hardships and challenges. Bella is a tender film about love and the power of one person to change a life.

From the screening room, Happy Mother’s Day,

Angela Walker
ChristianMovieNews.com

P.S. Anita Renfroe has gained national attention with her "Momsense" video. Read our exclusive interview with Anita below.

Get all 6 movies in the Janette Oke series for a great low price! This saga of a family's will to survive and create a legacy for future generations is a lasting favorite.

1. Love Comes Softly

2. Love's Enduring Promise

3. Love's Long Journey

4. Love's Abiding Joy

5. Love's Unending Legacy

6. Love's Unfolding Dream

Missie's (Erin Cottrell) adopted daughter Belinda (Scout Taylor-Compton) is determined to become a doctor - but despite her dedication and ability, Doc Jackson (Robert Pine) believes women should stay at home - and so does Belinda's new suitor, Drew Simpson (Patrick Levis)! But with faith and hard work, Belinda begins winning the hearts and minds of everyone around her, including a wealthy dowager (Nancy Linehan Charles), who just might help make Belinda's dreams come true in this satisfying family drama that also stars Samantha Smith and Dale Midkiff.

Read our exclusive interview with Michael Landon Jr.

Bella - DVD One person can change your life forever List: $27.98 $19.92 (Save 29%) One Night With The King - DVD The hit movie from FoxFaith based on Tommy Tenney's best-selling book starring Peter O'Toole & Omar Sharif. List: $29.98 $18.85 (Save 37%) Queens Of Clean Comedy 1: Anita Renfroe - DVD 4 DVD's from one of Christian comedy's finest comedians List: $63.96 $53.99 (Save 16%) Little House on the Prairie: Seasons 1-9 - DVD Seasons 1-9 of this family favorite ($100.00 off retail) List: $359.82 $279.82 (Save 22%)

Last Mother's Day, at the urging of her kids, Anita posted a video of "Total Momsense," (based on the William Tell Overture) on YouTube. Thinking maybe 1000 people would see it, no one was more shocked than Anita when it "went viral." In the year since, it has been seen by more than 8 million people, is now available on iTunes, and led to a recurring guest spot on ABC's "Good Morning America." I got to talk with Anita before this whirlwind hit, and learn about the woman that has made every mom stand up and cheer.

Catching up with Anita Renfroe is no easy task. When we did, she was s on vacation in Florida. Taking a break from sunning herself on the beach, Anita talked with us about the whirlwind that has been her life for the past 4 years...

CC.com: Anita, how’s your suntan?

Anita: Actually, it’s raining right now, so I guess we’ll have to stay in. I only came to appreciate the beach as an adult. I really prefer ...

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by Matt Tessnear

A former New Bern television photographer is filming a documentary to highlight blacks' journeys from slaves to voters who have an opportunity to elect a black man president. [Read more... ]

by Jennifer Riley

A film on America’s favorite evangelist, Billy Graham, is being produced in Nashville, Tenn., where one of the featured cast members is Graham’s first cousin.

The biopic, "Billy: The Early Years," focuses on Graham’s life, starting with his teenage years in Charlotte, N.C. Besides Nashville, the film was also shot in Watertown, Tenn. [Read more... ]

In his new song "Love Is Not A Fight," Warren Barfield sings about the importance of staying true to marriage vows.

The song and its lyrics connect with the story of Fireproof, the newest movie from the creators of Facing the Giants. That's why this heartfelt song is part of the movie's soundtrack. [Read more... ]

by Alexander J. Sheffrin - Christian Post

Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed, the pro-intelligent design documentary featuring actor Ben Stein, made history this weekend as it skyrocketed into place as the 13th highest grossing documentary film of all time. Since its release on April 18, the film has earned an astounding $6.6 million while only in its 3rd week in the box office. [Read more... ]

Dove Review

Dove Review:
This is another hysterically funny "Bananas" DVD. The line-up includes comics Jeff Allen, who says he keeps a "mannequin man" face when his wife tells him she's fat, and Greg Hahn, who has great facial expressions. Also included in the DVD are Paul Stoecklein who talks about marriage and the "performance reviews" he receives from his wife, and Frank King who cracks the audience up with his take on deer hunters who mistake other hunters for deer. Bob Nelson gives a great routine about bald people who are in denial, and Kehn Kington joins the group and talks about the mistakes duck hunters make, and finally Scott Wood who gives his impression of Arnold Schwarzeneggar as Mr. Rogers, and Rik Roberts who does a great Don Knotts impression.