by mark | Jul 3, 2026 | Music & Movies
Even with all her flaws, foibles, and her citizens forgetting her history, I love America. This Independence Day, here are five pieces of media I recommend we dive into to remember why this nation is worth fighting for. I know this is an extra article this week, but...
by mark | Jun 17, 2026 | Music & Movies
A Deep Dive into Field of Dreams, estranged fathers, and movie magic Field of Dreams will endure as one of the greatest baseball movies of all time. James Earl Jones delivers one of his most iconic performances. The lines from the movie will echo in dugouts and...
by mark | Jun 5, 2026 | Estrangement, Music & Movies
A Review of Remarkably Bright Creatures for parents of estranged children. Not since David Ogden Stiers invited us to meet the Beast have I enjoyed an opening movie monologue more than Alfred Molina’s disdain for third graders as Marcellus in the opening seconds...
by mark | May 29, 2026 | Music & Movies
Trusting our children, especially our estranged children, to a Sovereign God often feels like a full-time career. We ping-pong between crippling worry of the unknown and steel-jawed trust that God is at work. This song settles us into a gentle groove dug by the...
by Mark | Nov 23, 2023 | Music & Movies
Your soundtrack for cooking, greeting guests, and getting through Turkey Day. Yes, Virginia, there is music for Thanksgiving. When my parents bought their dining room furniture in the 1960s, the store gave them a framed print of The First Thanksgiving 1621 by American...
by Mark | Dec 31, 2013 | Music & Movies
I want my heart to be prepared for the new year—not just day one, but all of the days. Songs often help me thoughtfully and emotionally engage in a task or new venture. Here are my top ten songs to listen to to prepare for the next 365 days. Link to my Spotify...
