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My Favorite Movies 2017

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Each year I keep a running list of the movies I've watched from that particular year. As I watch more and more films, the list will grow. On average I see about 20 movies a year in the theater. I've also got three kids under the age of thirteen, so yeah we see a lot of kids flicks.   My 5-star ratings system is pretty straight forward... ***** I would own this movie **** I would watch again *** A good and enjoyable movie but not worth seeing again ** Waste of time * I'm dumber for having watched it So with that being said, here's my list for 2017: 1) Logan **** 2)  Jumanji **** 3) Kong: Skull Island **** 4)  Thor: Ragnarok **** 5) Get Out**** 6) Their Finest *** 7) Star Wars: The Last Jedi *** 8) Dunkirk *** 9) Spiderman: Homecoming *** 10) Guardians of the Galaxy 2 ***  11) Split *** 12) Wonder Woman *** 13) The Lego Batman Movie *** 14) Captain Underpants *** 15) Despicable Me 3 ** 16) Cars 3 **

The Book of John (week 3) A Woman Caught in Adultery

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John 8 (week three) Woman Caught in Adultery ·   Ever been caught doing something wrong? ·   Ex. Speeding, Lying, Gossiping: Kid w/ chocolate on his face "No I didn’t eat it!" ·   Woman caught in adultery ·   Read John 8:2-4 ·   What I understand about adultery—takes 2. ·   Double standard! Where was the guy? ·   Woman was Caught, she was Guilty. No argument  ·  The v oices of condemnation she heard: You’re life’s over. No one’s going to want you. No way back. God will never forgive you. Not worthy. ·   Don’t have to be caught to feel shame: Fear getting caught—Erase tracks. ·   Not limited to sex shame - Overeating, Overspending, Substance abuse, Anger. ·   I did bad—therefore I am bad. (Action with identity) ·   Modern normal situation: Marriage over, Bad reputation, Whisper, Lose respect kids ·   In that day - Crime punishable by death ·   Read John 8:5 ·   According law—She’s guilty. Punishment - stoned ·   If Jesus agreed, los

I Matter To Him By Beth Gianopulos

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“‘Is there anyone here who saw the Temple the way it used to be, all glorious? And what do you see now? Not much, right? “‘So get to work, Zerubbabel!’—God is speaking. “‘Get to work, Joshua son of Jehozadak—high priest!’ “‘Get to work, all you people!’—God is speaking. “‘Yes, get to work! For I am with you.’ The God-of-the-Angel-Armies is speaking! ‘Put into action the word I covenanted with you when you left Egypt. I’m living and breathing among you right now. Don’t be timid. Don’t hold back.’”    Haggai 2:1-5  (MSG) Years ago, I felt a deep desire to be involved in short term missions.  Over the years, I have traveled on a number of mission trips, and I learn more about myself and God on every trip. However, not everyone understands my passion for short term missions.  Friends have even asked me, “Do you really think that you are making a difference?”  When I am asked that question, I start to doubt myself.   I wonder, does the work that I am doing matter?  Do I mat

Critter Minute: Eastern Fence Lizard

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Joshua drops some knowledge on us about his new friend the eastern fence lizard! 

That Family Show: The Pitch

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Rough cut of our very first video! Oh how times flies...look how young we were! http://www.thatfamilyshow.com/ https://twitter.com/thatfamshow https://www.facebook.com/thatfamilyshow/ https://www.instagram.com/thatfamilyshow/ https://www.iamnathanryan.com https://soundcloud.com/thatfamilyshow

Alluring, Dangerous Comparison by Beth Gianopulos

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“No lusting after your neighbor’s house—or wife or servant or maid or ox or donkey. Don’t set your heart on anything that is your neighbor’s.”  Exodus 20:17  MSG Before I knew it, I had wasted an hour scrolling through Facebook and Instagram. When I finally put away my phone to go to sleep, I did not feel peace and contentment. Instead my heart was churning. I was overcome with jealousy and self-deprecating thoughts. As I scrolled through my news feed, I saw pictures of a friend and her family on another vacation. Everyone looked so happy and relaxed. I couldn’t help but remember our most recent trip – that trip left me exhausted, frustrated, and sleep deprived. My family had spent many of our days bickering over where to eat, what to do, and who was bothering who in the car. I also saw a friend’s post about her beautiful, peaceful view where she drank her coffee each morning. I was filled with envy because I was lucky to even get a cup of coffee this morning. My view wasn

Sermon Series: John (week two) The Woman at the Well

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John (week two) Woman at the Well John 4 ·   John series, Lent readings ·   Right or wrong… Label you ·   Attila the Hun, Conan the Barbarian, Billy the Kid, Buffy the vampire slayer, Winnie the pooh ·   Some based on job—Beth the Lawyer, Jason the Cop, Mike the Pastor ·   Some based on interest—Darla the Duke Fan, Tom the Panthers Fan ·   Others based on what people see us as , often negative. WHAT NEGATIVE LABEL FOLLOWS YOUR NAME? ·   Doormat, Can’t commit, Hot head, Party-girl, Insecure, Overly sensitive, Irresponsible, Loser ·   God’s power is bigger than your past. ·   Truth bigger than opinions ·   What’s true about you now doesn’t have to be true about you later. ·   What once was will no longer be! A NEW GOD-CENTERED VIEW OF YOU ·   Recap John 4—woman at the well ·   Jesus didn’t see her for what she was, but for what she is and could be. GOD WILL GIVE YOU A NEW NAME. ·   Forgiven, Transformed, Healed, Overcomer, Loved, S

How to Play Roar-A-Saurus (plus review)

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Ever wanted to play a fast-paced dice game with prehistoric creatures? Well, now you can! Michael takes on a Jurassic journey full of excitement! http://www.thatfamilyshow.com/ https://twitter.com/thatfamshow https://www.facebook.com/thatfamilyshow/ https://www.instagram.com/thatfamilyshow/
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Michael and Nathan discuss the mixed reception of the Nintendo Switch and then reminisce about their favorite Nintendo games growing up!  Be on the lookout for a new NathanRyan tune this week, a Critter Minute and some fun game reviews! Do you have a Nintendo Switch? What are your thoughts about it? Tell us some of your favorite Nintendo games of all time! http://www.thatfamilyshow.com/ https://twitter.com/thatfamshow https://www.facebook.com/thatfamilyshow/ https://www.instagram.com/thatfamilyshow/ https://www.iamnathanryan.com https://soundcloud.com/thatfamilyshow

Gospel of John Sermon Series (week one) Water to Wine

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John (week one) Water into Wine John 2:1-12 ·   Intro to John series, Lent readings ·   First hand account written by John disciple/apostle ·   Who was John written for? Matthew - Jews, Mark - Romans, Luke - Greeks, John - everyone ·   A lot happens in 1 chapter and first 12 verses chapter 2 ·   Acknowledgement of Jesus as Word, Son of God, John the Baptist, first disciples called ·   Then in chapter two we shift gears to a party ·   Read John 2:1-4 (explain setting) ·   Read John 2:5-11 ·   Pray ·   Ex. of never feeling quite good enough (soccer, disc golf,  friendship, parenting, marriage) ·   From the beginning in the book of John, you get a glimpse of Jesus caring very much for those that feel less than valuable. ·   His first disciples had been rejected as rabbis. (all rejected) ·   Then there was "the party" ·   I have a couple of questions… 1) Why a party for his first miracle? ·   If I were Jesus, I would pick a bigger issu