Thursday, July 25, 2019

OVERCOMER is in theatres now! WIN free tickets for you and a friend #overcomermovie #Flyby @flybypromotions

OVERCOMER is in movie theatres now!



Have you ever struggled with anything in life? Of course you have. We all have. Sometimes struggles seem unsurmountable until they are not. I always say, as my dad taught me, keep taking steps through the darkness until you see the light. The light always comes but you have to have the courage to make it through the darkness first. Faith is critical. Overcomer is an amazing movie that will inspire you to hope and dream.

Life changes overnight for coach John Harrison when his high school basketball team’s state championship dreams are crushed under the weight of unexpected news. When the largest manufacturing plant in town suddenly shuts down and hundreds of families begin moving away, John must come to grips with the challenges facing his family and his team. Urged by the school’s principal to fill-in and coach a sport he doesn’t know or like, John is frustrated and questioning his worth ... until he crosses paths with a student struggling with her own journey.


Filled with a powerful mix of faith, a twist of humor, and a ton of heart, the Kendrick Brothers return to theaters with OVERCOMER, their newest feature following FACING THE GIANTS, FIREPROOF, COURAGEOUS, and the #1 box- office hit, WAR ROOM. The inspiring family film stars Alex Kendrick, Priscilla Shirer, Shari Rigby, Cameron Arnett, and introduces Aryn Wright-Thompson. Opening nationwide on August 23, OVERCOMER dares to leave you filled with hope, inspired to dream, and asks the question: what do you allow to define you?



ABOUT PROVIDENT FILMS
Provident Films, a division of Provident Music Group, a Sony company, develops, produces and markets faith-based films. A pioneer in the genre since 2006, Provident Films’ partnerships include Sherwood Pictures/Kendrick Brothers (WAR ROOM, COURAGEOUS, FIREPROOF and FACING THE GIANTS), The Erwin Brothers (WOODLAWN, MOMS’ NIGHT OUT and the $83 million box office surprise, I CAN ONLY IMAGINE), Kirk Cameron (CONNECT) and Graceworks Pictures (INDIVISIBLE released Oct. 26, 2018). For more information, go to www.providentfilms.org.
ABOUT KENDRICK BROTHERS PRODUCTIONS
Kendrick Brothers Productions is the company of brothers Alex, Stephen and Shannon Kendrick that exists to honor God and share the truth and love of Jesus Christ through movies, books, curriculum and speaking. By blending engaging stories with doctrinal integrity, the Kendricks seek to encourage and inspire audiences with resources that positively impact their lives and strengthen their faith, families, and personal relationships.
2018 marks the 15th anniversary of the release of FLYWHEEL, the Kendrick Brothers’ first feature film. Produced with a shockingly modest budget of only $20,000 and intended for Albany, Georgia residents where the brothers served on staff at Sherwood Baptist Church, FLYWHEEL went on to sell over a million copies in DVD format.
“We’re just amazed at what the Lord’s done with it,” says Alex Kendrick.
2018 also marks the production of the Kendricks’ 6th film, OVERCOMER. Between those two milestones, the Kendricks’ first film and the production of their latest film, the Kendrick Brothers’ body of work has been credited with creating a subcategory known as faith-based films.
With more than $150 million in box office receipts across five films plus millions more in DVD and on-demand sales worldwide, the Kendrick Brothers are recognized as leading the genre.



WHY IDENTITY?
“The movie OVERCOMER is about identity, an issue that everyone deals with. Everyone needs to answer the questions: ‘Who is God?’, and ‘Who am I?’, and the Scriptures deal with both of those things. When a person discovers who they are in Christ, it opens up an understanding of how they can live that out in a daily basis in what they do in their relationships with others,” said Stephen Kendrick.
“When we started the process with OVERCOMER, Alex began to unpack this idea of a cross-country runner who’s dealing with the issue of identity, and at the same time, I’d been studying Ephesians 1 and 2. We can see how the Lord was paralleling our paths to specifically make this movie.”
“Cross country is a very difficult sport. From the time you start, you do not stop or pause until you cross the finish line. And in many regards, that’s like our life; that’s our journey of faith,” said Alex Kendrick.
“As people are walking out of the theater, we hope that they begin to ask questions about where their identity is found, because too often we find it in our circumstances, in our titles, in what other people are saying about us, in our jobs, in our positions or awards. Those things can be taken away,” said Stephen Kendrick.
“I hope moviegoers will realize their salvation is about much more than just having a ticket to eternity. They were actually given a brand-new identity. Which means, they have access to spiritual blessings, they have an inheritance, they have all this stuff that’s available to them, this side of eternity. And when you realize that, that means the decisions you make, the relationships you have, the trajectory you choose, the ambitions that you hold, all of that stuff will reflect, and be indicative of your brand-new identity. That changes and transforms the way you live,” said Priscilla Shirer.
WHAT IS AN OVERCOMER?
OVERCOMER in many regards, is a discovery of who we are in Christ, who gets to determine our identity and what we have to overcome to embrace the life God has for us,” said Alex Kendrick.
“Overcoming is about powering through and realizing that on the other side of it you are stronger and more courageous than when you started,” said Shari Rigby.
“Being an overcomer means you keep your head up and you know that you’re going to get through it; you figure out a way to get through it, you keep your faith strong, you get through it, and you just thank God,” said Aryn Wright-Thompson.
“Being an overcomer means there is pain, discomfort, inconvenience, life’s tough, and yet you have joy and peace and all the stuff that you can only have if there is an anchor in your soul,” said Priscilla Shirer.

Don't forget to enter to win my giveaway for two movie tickets to "OVERCOMER"below. Good luck!

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Friday, June 21, 2019

Loreal Elvive Rapid Reviver Deep Conditioner review #complimetary


I really like using this new deep conditioner from Loreal!  My first impression was “Wow, this really works fast!”  My hair felt so good  after the first use. It was so easy to style my hair after using it.  
I  received the product(s) complimentary for testing.

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Heart & Home: Design Basics for Your Soul and Living Space plus a giveaway #heartandhomebooks @heartandhomebooks @abingdonpressbooks #sponsored



I always grew up with the notion that the home is close to your heart. My mom insisted on our home being tidy and organized and as a busy mama I can't agree more. Your home is everything! Things need to be beautiful and designed in a way that feeds your soul. This beautiful devotional book makes a clear connection between the essentials of interior design and scripture that truly encourages our hearts to be joyful and happy. It makes complete sense to me. 



The book is a short devotional that has 90 days of considerations for personal growth. The spring is a perfect time for renewal and who doesn't want to have a captivating home and heart? Victoria makes it simple with beautiful devotionals and simple design tips to make you feel joyful each day. These are not complicated ideas and even a busy mama can take advantage of them. The pictures are gorgeous with deep, saturated colors and clean designs. The devotionals inspire women to have a captivating heart and home with just a few little tips and changes here and there. The topics include key ideas like unity and harmony. So simple but critical. You begin to consider functional ideas like flow and creating a focal point. Victoria shares thoughts about balance and negative space. All these ideas help to create a beautiful and relaxing environment which can translate to more daily joy. Isn't that what we all want? 



If you are excited about this book, take a sneak peek at what is coming up soon. It is hard to think about Christmas with summer on the way but put a bookmark in your planner because you don't want to miss this one! Get ready and plan ahead for Victoria's next book just in time for the Christmas holiday. What could be a more special gift to yourself or for a friend than Heart & Home FOR CHRISTMAS? This book will be a beautiful way to celebrate joy in your living space during a most special and sacred time of year. The book will be just the thing to add more joy and peace to your home. 

Victoria Duerstock is a writer, blogger, teacher, and speaker. Her mission is to inspire hope and ignite bigger dreams for God’s purpose in each of our stories. She has a master’s degree in music, but ended up working in the furniture industry for more than twenty years and loves to make connections between our home environments and our spiritual lives. Victoria writes at Encouraging Women Today, Everything’s Gravy, Creative Corner, and Serious Writer Academy and also has contributed to devotionals for Worthy. She lives in Nesbit, Mississippi, with her husband, and they have three children.

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Thursday, March 21, 2019

Don't Miss it! Apollo 11 IMAX is in theatres now! #apollo11 #sponsored #FlyBy @flybypromotions




Apollo 11 The IMAX Experience is in theatres now!




If you are a fan of space travel or just love history, this movie is a must see.  Apollo 11 features never before seen large format footage of the historical mission to land on the moon led by Commander Neil Armstrong and pilots Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. This movie is truly cinematic event that was 50 years in the making,  This is a movie that should only be experienced on the big screen.



Apollo 11 is told in the present tense so you actually feel like you are there experiencing everything in real time. This isn't what you would expect with all the typical historical interviews and nonsense. You don't see old movie clips. You actually experience the whole Apollo 11 mission itself. Wait till you see the rows and rows of techs sitting at ancient computer screens. The reality is that these were the state of the art at the time. It's like you took a step back in time and it is totally fascinating on the big screen. Todd Douglas Miller directs the movie and you will be impressed with how it was played out.


You hear Walter Cronkite in the background on and off throughout the movie along with the NASA techs and announcers speaking into these enormous headsets. It is so transformative to keep hearing that voice from beyond. You see these fantastic images of the liftoff, the landing and the departure from the surface of the moon and you become transfixed.  The moments are so thrilling even this many years later including that descent back through the Earth's atmosphere. You might find youself holding your breath. 


Apollo 11 is a must see for anyone that loves history, space or just a well directed movie about a fantastic event. You  will be wowed by the way Miller directed the movie with these startlingly vivid images in living color and how history unfolds before your eyes. You will feel transported to another time, almost like one of the lucky spectators in the parking lot watching the liftoff and landing. Get to the theater before it is gone.



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