Tag Archives: jesus christ

Feeling Bad for Feeling Bad

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

My fingers hurt. Nothing new there. But something strange has happened. I had intended to write a different article this week about how this website sometimes feels like my journal, but I found that it would work better if I … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged God, hands, jesus christ, miracles, pain, personal | Leave a comment

The Best and Worst of Times

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Just a quick Christmas message. I was thinking recently about how the best and worst times in life are often inseparably intertwined. We are in the midst of a yearlong lockdown, which has led to a lot of suffering that … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged christmas, holiday, jesus christ, miracles | 2 Comments

Aladdin Is a Love Story Between Mankind and Jesus Christ

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I am excited to share something I just realized about the 1992 animated film Aladdin. I won’t bother discussing the live-action remake because that one took out some of the key elements that contribute to the symbolism of the original. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uplifting Films | Tagged aladdin, animated films, bible, bible stories, fantasy, films, jesus christ, movie review, movies, relationships, romance | 11 Comments

Christmas Message

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Merry Christmas, everyone! At this time of year, we are invited to reflect upon the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. For my gift to you, I offer an insight into His character. I’ve heard people comment on … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged bible, christmas, holiday, jesus christ | 3 Comments

Return of the Jedi Demonstrates How Loving Your Enemies Wins Over Hating Them

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

In Matthew 5:43-44, during the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus imparts this timeless pearl of wisdom: “Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged 1980s, anakin skywalker, bible, darth vader, films, jesus christ, kindness, love, luke skywalker, movie review, movies, relationships, return of the jedi, science fiction, scriptures, sequels, star wars | 13 Comments

Forgotten Film Gems: Mr. Krueger’s Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Do you want to watch a movie that brings out the Spirit of Christmas perfectly and fills your heart with nothing but good feelings? Mr. Krueger’s Christmas is exactly what you’re looking for. This little 26-minute, made-for-television musical drama is … Continue reading →

Posted in Forgotten Film Gems | Tagged christmas, drama, films, holiday, james stewart, jesus christ, movie review, movies | 5 Comments

Moneyball and The Book of Mormon

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

This is a truly unique article for me. I created the Deja Reviewer website less than a year ago to allow myself to share my enlightening views on film, not literature. I didn’t intend to discuss books at all. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged angel, author, baseball, bible, billy beane, book of mormon, books, church, church of jesus christ of latter-day saints, God, gold plates, inspiration, Israel, jesus christ, Jews, lds, leaders, literature, major league baseball, michael lewis, middle east, moneyball, mormon, oakland athletics, religion, revelation, scriptures, spiritual, sports, team, vision | 4 Comments

A Tale of Two Satans: The Joker vs. General Zod

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Two of my favorite sequels of all time are The Dark Knight and Superman II. Both of them expand the heroes’ story and deepen the world they inhabit. A lot of the success of these films can be credited directly … Continue reading →