Movie Review: Ring the Bell
| Posted by Sarah Elisabeth under Movie Reviews |
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Big time sports agent, Rob Decker, takes his cocky attitude to a little town where he plans to sign a budding superstar high school pitcher. But it’s clear on arrival everything is stacked against him. The pitcher, Shawn, has a stiff resolve to keep his commitment to go to college. When bribes fail, Decker sees his best chance is to work his way into the good graces of boys’ ranch owner, Daisy, where Shawn lives.
While stranded on foot, Decker makes his way in and out of the tiny town, from the barbershop to a local game, trying to find something or someone he can use to accomplish his purpose. But he quickly uncovers the townsfolk’s simple faith and wisdom beyond his comprehension, and he finds himself sinking deeper into the local way of life.
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Overall, Ring the Bell is a great movie. Quality production, good story, fair acting, and a straightforward message of Jesus Christ rarely seen in films today. I could pick at some cheesy parts, and the lack of conflict to keep the story moving. But I won’t, because in the end, it’s a clean movie the family can enjoy.
Oh, and there is a Casting Crowns’ concert included as part of the story. Kind of hard to beat that!
Aaaand, I have a free copy to give away this week! Just leave a comment to be entered. I’ll announce the winner sometime next week. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss it!
What family film have you enjoyed so far this year? Share in the comments
Elizabeth Sherrill Master’s Writing Workshop—Tuesday
| Posted by Sarah Elisabeth under Writing Life |
Authors of such Christian classics as The Hiding Place
In April 2012, I had the privilege of attending Elizabeth Sherrill’s Master’s Writers Workshop. The week I spent at YWAM (Youth with a Mission) Woodcrest was so huge it’s hard to approach in a mere blog post. So I’m going to make it a six part series, taking it one day at a time with the hope I can be as interesting my witty teachers.
Tuesday—Meetings and…Meetings
The whirlwind continued on Day Two. I couldn’t take notes fast enough, laugh hard enough, and thank God enough times for letting me sit and learn under master storytellers.
John and Elizabeth “Tib” Sherrill, Janice Cunningham Rogers
Elizabeth Sherrill Master’s Writing Workshop—Monday
| Posted by Sarah Elisabeth under Writing Life |
Authors of such Christian classics as The Hiding Place
In April 2012, I had the privilege of attending Elizabeth Sherrill’s Master’s Writers Workshop. The week I spent at YWAM (Youth with a Mission) Woodcrest was so huge it’s hard to approach in a mere blog post. So I’m going to make it a six part series, taking it one day at a time with the hope I can be as interesting my witty teachers.
Monday—A Day with God’s Greats
I didn’t sleep much Sunday night. Much of the night was spent watching for the dawn, waiting for my alarm to go off. I was up getting dressed before it had the chance.
No one else at the dorms did much breakfast, so it was just me most mornings. I didn’t mind. It was good quiet time and a peaceful view.
I was the first in the classroom, straightening things and asking Joyce what she needed done. I folded name table tents and tried to meet people as they came in. I knew some.
What is Historical Fiction?
| Posted by Sarah Elisabeth under Inspirational Fiction, Writing Life |
Since teaching the writing workshop, Historical Fiction, Preserving Choctaw Removal Stories, I’ve had several great questions on exactly what historical fiction is, and more important, how I use this genre. Hopefully, I can answer these questions fully but if not feel free to ask more in the comments.
The National Archives, Washington, D.C.
This genre presents historical events, but in an entertaining fashion. With my Choctaw fiction, I take true stories and present them in a way the mainstream public will be attracted to reading while remaining historically and culturally accurate. As a result, my fiction educates the public in our real history, not just what they learned in school or from Hollywood about Native people. I’m also striving to preserve these stories before they’re forgotten forever with the passing of our elders. (more…)
Elizabeth Sherrill Master’s Writing Workshop—Introduction
| Posted by Sarah Elisabeth under Writing Life |
Authors of such Christian classics as The Hiding Place
In April 2012, I had the privilege of attending Elizabeth Sherrill’s Master’s Writers Workshop. The week I spent at YWAM (Youth with a Mission) Woodcrest was so huge it’s hard to approach in a mere blog post. So I’m going to make it a six part series, taking it one day at a time with the hope I can be as interesting my witty teachers.
Sarah Elisabeth with Elizabeth Sherrill
Sunday—New Friends
Last minute plans in place, a week’s worth of work done in a day, frantic packing, and then we were on the rainy road for the thirty minute drive to YWAM Woodcrest on that Sunday evening. I hadn’t been there before, but it wasn’t hard to find back in the lovely piney woods of East Texas.
