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Journey to Freedom

Movies of Our Life

July 5, 2020 • Rev. Tom Shinkle

"Earn It." These iconic words from the movie "Saving Private Ryan" inspired him to a better life, but burdened him with a worry of being good enough. Rev. Tom Shinkle explains and reminds all that God never says "earn it," but instead says from the beginning "you are good enough."

On Earth as it is in Heaven

August 2, 2020 • Rev. Tom Shinkle

What if our world wasn't defined by division? What if we focused on the power of what we can be as a community? Rev. Tom Shinkle looks at the power and importance of Christian Community by looking at the movie "Places in the Heart."

Real Compassion

July 26, 2020 • Rev. Tom Shinkle

Is there a difference between compassion and empathy? Pastor Tom Shinkle leads Grand View United Methodist Church this week to look at a popular movie, "Schindler's List", and see how compassion and empathy are different things. And as Jesus' people - we are called to Real Compassion.

Christmas Spirit Needed Now

July 19, 2020 • Rev. Tom Shinkle

What can we, as Jesus' people, offer the world right now? Rev. Tom Shinkle looks back at some of our favorite Christmas movies and the work of Paul in Acts to remind us that we need and we need to share Optimism. How are you living differently today?