The account of Paul’s transformation from a persecutor of Christians to one who willingly suffers persecution for the sake of the Gospel is one of the most powerful stories in the Bible.  I am excited to see that a movie has been made that recounts Paul’s journey.  I saw a preview for this movie in the theater last year and it looks quite intense and moving.

In PAUL, APOSTLE OF CHRIST, Luke risks his life to visit Paul, who is held captive in a Roman prison under Nero’s rule. Together, they struggle against a determined emperor and the frailties of the human spirit in order to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ and spread their message to the world.

Paul’s letters and writings were vital to the spreading of Christianity, and became a large part of the New Testament. Despite persecution and peril, they shared Jesus’ message of love, redemption and forgiveness with a small community of believers who in turn, took it to the whole world.

Great pains were taken to maintain biblical accuracy. Using scripture as the only reference, director Andrew Hyatt recreated the story of Paul on film, including the close relationship with Luke, whom at the end of Paul’s life, at his own peril, traveled in and out of the prison carrying Paul’s writings to the community of believers

The MPAA has rated the film PG-13 for some violent content and disturbing images

Running time is 1:47 min

In Theaters Nationwide Week Before Easter Friday, March 23, 2018.  Buy tickets here.

Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255:  “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC, Collide Media Group and Columbia TriStar Marketing Group, Inc. for providing tickets to see this movie on its release in exchange for this promotional post.  Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.

I have yet to see Cirque do Soleil live in person.  I have seen performances on television, and they look amazing.  I am looking forward to watching them perform in Orange County and will be sure to blog about my experience.  

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Recently we were given the opportunity to try out some products from Sagaform.  This was my first introduction to Sagaform, which is a Scandinavian Lifestyle brand.  I have always been a fan of Scandinavian design and the products that we were sent are both functional and stylish.

Basil is my all-time favorite herb to have on hand growing in my kitchen.  I like the design of this Herb Pot because you put water in the bottom, so the roots can draw up the water.

These Herb Scissors are really handy.  They make perfectly sized ribbons of any herb that you choose.

Multi Tool Pasta Server: measures, grates and serves!

These Pizza Scissors are another clever invention.  Cut the pizza and then easily serve up a slice.

I made a bruschetta appetizer and topped it with freshly snipped basil.  These Sagaform products would make great original gifts for the cook or foodie in your life.