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Wager on Faith
Hi Raquelle,
We’re midway through May (can you believe it?), and I’m thinking about New Year’s Resolutions. Actually, I’m glad I didn’t make any, because I know my capacity for keeping grand resolutions. It’s about nil. There are things I want to change, but they won’t happen through willpower alone because sometimes I take the path of least resistance.
“Just do it!” Nike has us convinced that’s all it takes. I’m here to tell you they are wrong. For things to change, I need divine intervention.
I also cannot live the life of faith unless it’s in total dependence on Jesus Christ. My good intentions and motivations won’t do it. I can't keep the commandments and follow Jesus’ teachings in my own strength.
What would happen if someone challenged you to live out Jesus' teachings? Could you do it? That's what faces Michael Steel (Randy Travis) one week away from the Academy Awards. His comfortable life as a movie star begins to fall apart as he tries to follow Jesus' words in Matthew 5.
His struggles to follow Jesus' words in Matthew 5 are the basis for the new movie The Wager, now available on DVD. Television favorites Bronson Pinchot, Candace Cameron Bure, and Nancy Stafford co-star in this well-done drama. Watch closely and you'll even see John Hagee.
From the screening room,
Angela Walker
ChristianMovieNews.com
The Wager - DVD 
The Wager
Despite Hollywood bias against his strong faith, Michael Steel (Randy Travis) will soon walk the red carpet as a Best Actor nominee! But in a Job-like wager with God, Satan puts him to the test. Between scandalous media deceptions and seductive co-star temptations, can Michael stand strong for truth when his reputation, marriage, and career are in shambles?
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Industry Interview
Christians in Cinema: Randy Travis
by Angela Walker 
Country music icon Randy Travis’ successful career started over two decades ago in small nightclubs in North Carolina in the early 1980s. Since then, 9 of his albums have gone either gold, platinum, or multi-platinum.
A man who likes to keep learning, Randy entered the acting arena with guest spots on television shows like “Matlock” and Touched by An Angel. He has appeared in more than 20 films, the latest of which is The Wager, just out on DVD. (The picture above is Randy on the set with stuntman Monte Perlin) Altogether, he’s been part of more than 40 film and TV projects.
The production team of The Wager contacted Randy and sent a script for his review. “I really liked the character and thought the story was good. I was intrigued by the idea of someone trying to live out the Sermon on the Mount in the middle of the Hollywood glamor.”
During the production, Randy was reunited with Nancy Stafford, whom he met when he guest-starred on Matlock. “I really enjoyed the cast we had, and the crew was great to work with. I like acting because...
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High school students tend to dread the 20-page term paper. But at Camino Nuevo High School, a charter school located on West Temple Street near L.A.'s Silver Lake neighborhood, some seniors have chosen to write 120 pages instead. [Read more... ]
Walden Media: Films Don't Have to be Preachy
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Gospel Music Legend Dottie Rambo Dies
The Missouri Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the May 11 tour bus accident that claimed the life of gospel music legend Joyce "Dottie" Rambo, 74, of Nashville. [Read more... ]
"Speechless" on Television
Lone Star Justice, the sixth episode of "Speechless...Silencing the Christians," is airing on television. [Read more... ]
"Scene and Heard" Songwriting Contest
Groundbreaking faith-based Web TV series, Tyler’s Ride is partnering with IndieHeaven, the leading Christian independent artist organization, to present Scene And Heard, a unique contest for independent songwriters around the world. Yamaha, a world leader for musical instruments and audio equipment, has joined in to provide custom prize packages for the top winners. [Read more... ]
Dove Review
The Wager - DVD
Dove Family-Approved
Recommended for ages 12 and over
Faith is found when tested.
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Dove Review:
"The Wager" is a good example of how you can sometimes take your life for granted. Michael Steele, played by Randy Travis, is a movie star who had it all and was also a good Christian man with good Christian values. In the film, Michael is tested over and over again in his faith. Like Job, he keeps going and keeps his faith in God. This movie is a wonderful example of how faith can guide us through rough situations. The movie has several adult themes including divorce and separation, fighting and also adultery. Due to these themes, this movie is awarded the Dove Seal for ages twelve and up.
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