Friday, January 27, 2012

Snowmen, the movie


If you've been following my blog for a while, or know me personally, you know I'm a stickler for wholesome entertainment -- meaningful messages to teach our children. Well, here's a movie I recommend: Snowmen.

A delightful, sweet, inspiring, tender, humorous story to show the entire family, Snowmen doesn't disappoint. Watch the trailer and read my full review of Snowmen in The Examiner here.

Janey L. DeMeo M.A. © January 2012

www.orphansfirst.org
www.JaneyDeMeo.com
www.twitter.com/JaneyDeMeo

Monday, January 09, 2012

War Horse

As a horse lover, I can't help but rate this movie highly. I can relate to the relationship between Albert and Joey the horse. Horses are highly sensitive, intelligent creatures and when they bond, they'll never forget you.

Read my full review of War Horse in The Examiner here.




Janey L. DeMeo M.A. © January 2012
www.orphansfirst.org
www.JaneyDeMeo.com
www.twitter.com/JaneyDeMeo

Saturday, December 31, 2011

An Alternative To New Year Resolutions


Photo credit: Orphans First. Children in Grace Home.

Do New Year Resolutions frustrate you? If so, you're not alone. Maybe it's time for an alternative way to approach the New Year -- and resolutions.

Check out my recent article on this subject in The Examiner -- and discover what my family does for New Year Resolutions.

(You can also find out more on this subject in my book, Heaven Help Me Raise These Children -- biblical direction to practical parenting issues!

Happy New Year.

Janey DeMeo M.A.
Copyright © December 2011
www.orphansfirst.org
www.JaneyDeMeo.com
www.twitter.com/JaneyDeMeo

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Why Men Hate Going To Church


The largest unreached people group—at least as far as church attendance is concerned—is men. Why is that? Why do more women attend church than men? And how should this problem be addressed?

These are just some of the questions discussed in David Murrow’s Why Men Hate Going To Church.

Murrow compares the typical church set up—in terms of worship, preaching style and programs—to the way men are wired. He offers pragmatic solutions; ways to reach out and draw men into the public worship place without making them feel emasculated. He suggests ideas to change the church dynamic and create a place where men feel at home.

But more than just discussing the need to make the church more “man friendly,” Murrow draws from recent church history to show how church has evolved and become more welcoming overall, progressively making it easier for men to find their place.

Illustrations and candor make this book an enjoyable read. Why Men Hate Going To Church would especially benefit pastors, church leaders, women who want to understand men, and men who want to understand themselves.

You can also read my review in The Examiner.

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © December 2011

www.orphansfirst.org
www.JaneyDeMeo.com
www.twitter.com/JaneyDeMeo

Monday, December 26, 2011

The Queen's Speech

Happy New Year to all.

Thought I'd post something from a fellow Brit, Queen Elizabeth. She sums it up in her message here -- and has more gutz to tell the truth than many preachers. No political correctness in this speech. Just says it as it is. (Stay tuned right to the end of her talk to hear what Christmas is really about.)



May we be so bold.

Janey L. DeMeo, M.A.
founder-president -- www.orphanfirst.org
author & speaker -- www.JaneyDeMeo.com
www.twitter.com/JaneyDeMeo

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Gray Matter - interview with a life-changing neurosurgeon

Here's another great idea for a Christmas gift, stocking stuffer, or just some awesome material to make you grow, Gray Matter: a neurosurgeon discovers the power of prayer . . . one patient at a time.

For an interview with Dr. David Levy, and a review of Gray Matter, check out my article and interview in The Examiner.

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © December 2011

www.orphansfirst.org
www.JaneyDeMeo.com
Twitter

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Interview with Jimmy Peña on his Prayfit 33-Day Total Body Challenge


I received a double blessing this week. First, I figured out what to buy people as a stocking stuffer. (Spoiler alert for those on my stocking list.) Next, I got to interview best selling author and fitness guru, Jimmy Peña, to talk about Prayfit 33-Day Total Body Challenge.

Hearing Jimmy's passion for Jesus and for overall health was more than inspiring. It made me want to practice what he teaches and become the best I can be. I'm excited to see how Prayfit 33-Day Total Body Challenge changes lives. (I'm thinking this could work well with the Orphans First motto--changing children's lives one by one. Since the only equipment needed is a DVD player, this would make a healthy group activity anywhere.)

Read my interview and watch Jimmy's YouTube clip of Prayfit 33-Day Total Body Challenge here in The Christian Perspectives Examiner.

So, if you're looking to get in shape before or after Christmas, or want to buy the perfect gift, check out the Prayfit 33-Day Total Body Challenge.

As Jimmy Peña says, “In Jesus’ name we train.”

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © December 2011

Help a hurting child this Christmas -- Orphans First
www.JaneyDeMeo.com
Follow me on Twitter