Have you ever wondered why certain psalms are called “Psalms of Ascent”? The hi-light of a Jew’s life was when he or she went up to Jerusalem for a festival and to offer sacrifices. Sometimes the journey was long, taking many days. It all depended on where in Israel they lived. So, as the pilgrims […]

I hope you enjoyed our series on films which contain that “feel good” feeling. Our emotions are important – we need to express them, explore them and sometimes allow them to lead us into action. So long as we’re never controlled by them. It’s said that the Psalms contain a whole variety of human emotions, […]

Now for one of the classics! If you’re a lover of Jane Austin and haven’t already seen the film, Joe Wright’s version of “Pride and Prejudice” is a must. I’ll admit it’s my favourite film and I’ve watched it several times. It has all the old world charm of demure ladies dressed in colourful finery, […]

This film, although entertaining and gripping, gives plenty of room for thought as it portrays a very controversial figure. The journey to success of Brazilian bishop, Edir Macedo, founder of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God, was not an easy one. He encountered opposition all along the way, from both church leaders and […]

If you’re an animal lover and want to see a really charming film, then “Holiday in the Wild” is the film for you. My sister-in-law, Brenda, who is entranced by elephants, sponsors their care in Africa. After viewing this film, I can see why. It all starts when Kate arranges a second honeymoon in Zambia […]

Racism regularly challenges us in our modern society but recently it has emerged with the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement. This prompts me to present a film, “The Great Debaters” as an example of a group of people who, despite beliefs to the contrary, demonstrated that black lives do, indeed, matter and that their lives are […]

If films of pioneers who risk their lives in the pursuit of a God given vision are your choice, you’ll love “At the End of the Spear”. As the title suggests, the journey taken by the five men, Jim Elliott, Nate Saint, Ed McCully, Pete Fleming and Roger Youderian was not for wimps. These men, […]

If you like a true rags to riches story, this is the film for you. It involves all the tear jerking sadness of a man whose wife leaves him, his failure to succeed as a salesman and, finally, being evicted from his home and cast out onto the streets with a young child. To add […]

On January the 15th 2009, the engines of a plane, piloted by Captain Sullenberger, known as “Sully”, were disabled by a flock of birds. Having only moments to make his decision, Sully glided the plane into the frigid waters of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all on board. Initially heralded as a hero, […]