dbhnsn Reviews

The Gospel of John (2003)

Amazing truths, beautifully depicted

[10/10 · 23 January 2006]

I don't know how I missed this in theaters. We just finished the third of the three DVDs, the one with the special features. On it you can go to an interactive map of the lands at the time of the Roman Empire, and see where each of the scenes takes place. The first two DVDs go by rather quickly, and because of my timing, I had to wait for the next one to arrive - it was sweet torture! I followed the movie with my own Bible, and even without the Good News translation, it was easy to see that nothing was added nor taken away.

Christopher Plummer is perfect as the narrator; he lends his understated yet authoritative voice in just the right way. The fact that the narration includes only the gospel of John and no extraneous words makes it easy on the ears and mind. Please, PLEASE watch and listen to this story with an open heart. It might just save your life.

Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye (2002–2005)

Get to know the real Sue Thomas!

[17 October 2003]

You know of her through the TV series `Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye.' Now here is the rest you didn't know, and her story is sure to capture a place in your heart. When only 18 months, Sue suffered a total loss of hearing. Her parents determined to help her become part of the `hearing world,' so they enrolled her in a special school where she learned to speak and read lips. At age seven, Sue became the youngest ever Ohio State Champion free-style skater. Later she took up trumpet and piano and became an accomplished classical pianist. Sue's parents taught her that with God's help, she could accomplish anything.

After college and graduate school, Sue was hired by the FBI. Her outstanding ability to read lips led to work in undercover surveillance as dramatized in the popular television series , `Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye.' Sue's role is played by Deanne Bray, who is also a deaf woman.

Despite her success with the FBI, Sue felt something still was missing. Following further graduate studies, she had a burning desire to proclaim the love and forgiveness of God, which she does as a speaker nationally before civic, professional and church groups. She is interviewed regularly on television and radio. She has also authored her best selling autobiography, `Silent Night.' When not on the road speaking, Sue lives in Ohio with her golden retriever.

But Sue's amazing story does not end there. She has been diagnosed with the debilitating illness Multiple Sclerosis that affects her mobility and vision. Yet she meets this challenge head-on as she has every other obstacle. In this program, Sue tells how God helped her overcome daunting obstacles to share her message of hope and inspiration with others.

Joshua (I) (2002)

Watch it with your heart!

[10/10 · 17 October 2003]

As stated in the DVD behind-the-scenes information, "Joshua" was never meant to depict the first coming nor the second coming of Christ. Rather it's a between-the-comings, "what if" scenario. How many of us have entertained angels unawares? Or worse yet, treated them worse than we would our own friends? I was very moved by the possibility that Jesus could be represented by someone just like Joshua, a 'supremely human' being. If that thought doesn't make you think twice about the people around you and the eternal consequences of your thoughts and actions, nothing will. God bless you!