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Rewriting the Broken Story of It’s a Wonderful Life

Most of us know about It’s a Wonderful Life because of a clerical error. Not only did the film tank at the box office. Its 28-year copyright protection was not renewed, making it part of the public domain. As a result, television stations began to air the movie for free on a routine basis. Thus It’s a Wonderful Life was…
December 21, 2023
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4 Factors in Preparing for Holiday Conflict

Unavoidable Conflict The notion that the holidays serve as little more than emblems of family dysfunction is now a cliche, fodder for countless jokes, movies, and television shows. From National Lampoon’s A Christmas Vacation to The Ref, the modern take on the holiday season is decidedly cynical.  These scenarios wouldn’t resonate so deeply if they didn’t have their basis in…
December 18, 2023
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Not a Star for Wishing

The Gift of Faith vs. the Grace of Faith Perhaps the best feature about the little condo I’m renting is a big skylight in the center of the vaulted ceiling. When I need a break from writing, I lay on the couch and look up at the passing clouds; or, if it’s nighttime, I turn the lights down and look…
December 22, 2022
4 Factors in Preparing for Holiday Conflict ApologeticsCultureFeatured Posts

4 Factors in Preparing for Holiday Conflict

Unavoidable Conflict The notion that the holidays serve as little more than emblems of family dysfunction is now a cliche, fodder for countless jokes, movies, and television shows. From National Lampoon’s A Christmas Vacation to The Ref, the modern take on the holiday season is decidedly cynical.  These scenarios wouldn’t resonate so deeply if they didn’t have their basis in…
December 13, 2022