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The Internet Tool That’s Killing Itself
If you’re like me, then at least at some point over the last 20 to 30 years of the Internet’s existence you stopped briefly while
Son of God Movie Prompts 12 Basketfuls of Comments
I’m hardly a prophet, but when I wrote the Plugged In Movie Review radio feature two weeks ago, I uncharacteristically penned these words: Anytime Hollywood
So … the Dalai Lama’s on Instagram?
He’s 78. He’s a monk. He hails from Tibet. And he’s one of the world’s most revered religious leaders. Oh, and he’s on Twitter. And,
Movie Monday: It’s All Greek to Us
Neither LEGOs nor Liam Neeson nor very smart animated dogs could topple the power that was ancient Greece. Not on this weekend, anyway. 300: Rise
Focus Friday: Get Mentored by One of My Faith Heroes
One of the many perks of working at Focus on the Family—especially for 22 years—is the fact that I’ve had the opportunity to rub shoulders
It All Comes Back to the Tanning Booth
You’ve heard of many reasons, I’m sure, why indoor tanning—with its links to possible melanoma cancer—is something to avoid. Well, it looks like researchers from
A 4 out of 5 for Son of God?
This past weekend, two PG-13 films were widely released in America. One film garnered a mere 2.5 out of 5 on the Plugged In family-friendliness
What a Selfie Says
My Oscar night was a little crazy. Normally, I spend the evening watching the event with my wife and kids. This time around, though, I
Movie Monday: Non-Stop
As well-crafted as those little blocks are, you couldn’t expect LEGO to lock onto the top of the box office forever. This week, The LEGO
Focus Friday: A Media Message Changed My Life
As a blog reader and most likely a faithful Plugged In user, let me ask you: How many people would you guess make up the
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