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Faith and a Bag of Popcorn
I’ve always loved finding God in unexpected places. I believe signs of His work are all around us, if we take time to look—from the
Christmas Music: Our Faves
Every year, record labels release an avalanche of new Christmas products. It’s a holiday tradition right alongside “batteries not included” and leftover fruitcake. But for
Movie Monday: Avatar
James Cameron’s Avatar cruised to a strong start over the weekend, topping the box office with $73 million. Granted, the take was on the low
Muppets, Messages and ‘Mama’
Gonzo meets Queen. An odd juxtaposition? Maybe so, but it’s also the latest viral video making the rounds, as the Muppets star in an almost
D’oh! A Fauxcabulary Among Us
Today marks the 20th anniversary of The Simpsons. Whether you like the Fox show or hate it, you can’t deny that it’s infiltrated our culture.
It’s All About the Mooooola
Now, I’m not all about money. I probably would’ve been quite content to live in the agrarian days of yore when you’d go out and
When Is a ‘First Dance’ Not a First Dance?
For the record, I don’t believe tweens should live in a protective bubble, completely isolated from the culture. But as a father of preteens, I’m
Movie Monday: The Princess and the Frog
The Princess and the Frog, an old-school animated offering from the folks at Disney, smooched the No. 1 slot at the box office this weekend,
Dicey Digital Diversions
The Federal Trade Commission recently issued a report titled Virtual Worlds and Kids: Mapping the Risks, that examined 27 virtual online worlds. The sites the
You’re Pierced Now?!
My first thought was, Eww. She looked dirty. Like her hair was matted and could have used a long visit with Head & Shoulders. Then
About Us
Good media discernment is about guarding our eyes and hearts before we watch or listen. And it’s also about grappling with the entertainment we do see or hear. That’s why the Plugged In Blog is devoted to guarding, discussing and grappling. About Plugged In >>