Category Archives: Videos

God Help the Outcasts

I hadn’t seen Disney’s 1996 adaptation of The Hunchback of Notre Dame in many years, but I’m glad I revisited it recently. It has a song that really spoke to me on this viewing. It’s called “God Help the Outcasts.”

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An Even Better Title for the ‘Deja Q’ Episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation

“Deja Q” is one of my favorite episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation. It manages to be equal parts funny and poignant, adding a new dimension of nobility to the Q character that gets explored in later Q episodes … Continue reading

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How to Keep Christmas with Us All Through the Year

I’ve talked about Christmas Eve on Sesame Street before, noting its impact on me as a child. As a grownup, I’ve discovered something even more profound in it that I want to share with you to possibly change your whole … Continue reading

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Marty McFly and Overcoming Stage Fright

Back to the Future is a perfect movie not only because it’s endlessly entertaining but because it also has numerous life lessons we can glean from it. I’d like to share one such lesson from Back to the Future and … Continue reading

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I Am So Grateful

The Biblical story of Esther is inspiring. It demonstrates the power of faith. At a critical point in that story, Esther risks her life by entering King Darius’s court without being summoned, an act punishable by death. But she needs … Continue reading

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Why Liar Liar Is a Great Movie

There’s something in Liar Liar you probably picked up on long ago that recently dawned on me. I apologize in advance for being late to the party, but at least I finally got here. Also, I realized something else about … Continue reading

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The Wisdom of Superman’s Father Jor-El

I talk a lot about Superman because he’s my favorite superhero. Some people laugh at a statement like that because they think it’s silly to idolize a fictional character as perfect as him. He seems too simple and boring. But … Continue reading

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An Important Lesson from The Karate Kid

In every aspect of life, it’s important to have honor. In other words, the ends don’t justify the means. That is something that is demonstrated in this scene from The Karate Kid (1984).

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Tron and the Difference Between Standing Out and Fitting in

Tron isn’t really known for its philosophical discussions on the meaning of life, but more for its unique visual style and music. But you know me. I like to look at movies differently than the norm. So I’d like to … Continue reading

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Sir Thomas More’s Words Feel Incredibly Relevant

It might seem at times that we are living in unprecedented circumstances. But there is nothing new under the sun. Rather than seeking new wisdom, I suggest we look to the wisdom of the past to guide us through our … Continue reading

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