Crucifixion, resurrection – these are big words and hefty concepts for kids to grasp. How can you teach the resurrection to young children? As parents, our tendency is to shield our children from the harsh realities of what Jesus endured. But the apostle Paul offers a strong reminder of the importance of the risen Lord to our Christian faith:

For Christians, the movie “God’s Not Dead” presented a powerful, rational and biblically-based argument on why God is alive and must be acknowledged for who He is. The sequel, “God’s Not Dead 2,” adds an exclamation mark to the argument.

“Woodlawn,” the movie, is full of captivating sub-stories and themes, leaving something to inspire each and every viewer. The main theme that love conquers hate is supported by the power and demonstration of great leadership. It is packed full of leadership lessons for every single member of the family.

For the past five years, The Pure Flix Insider blog has offered a powerful lens into faith and Hollywood, providing interviews with actors and talent, Bible-based life advice and important lessons we can glean from uplifting movies and TV shows.

For over 40 years, the Sight & Sound Theatres have been telling Bible stories in a spectacular way. Each Sight & Sound show is a combination of action, drama, and adventure brought to life.

Having trouble forgiving someone who’s wronged you? You’re not alone. Forgiveness is never easy, and forgetting can be even harder. Still, Jesus commands us to pardon those who have hurt us. If you’re looking for the strength and inspiration to practice pardoning in your own life, watch the Christian movie now on PureFlix.com, “Champion.”

In “Revelation Road 3: Black Rider,” Sophia asks Josh to tell her how she can come to know Jesus. The look on Josh’s face and his clear uncertainty may resonate with many of us who have felt caught off guard when the Holy Spirit moves unexpectedly. When Josh says to Sophia, “I’m not the guy you want for this,” her response is simply:

“But you’re the one I asked.”

This profound moment leads to the question:“How do I lead someone to Christ when I don’t think I’m ready for the job?”

Roman philosopher Seneca, a contemporary of Jesus, said that, “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end.” This short remark is an important reminder for all of us. It is all too easy to feel discouraged when we’ve started on the wrong foot.

“What if your blessings come through raindrops, what if your healing comes through tears?... What if the trials of this life are Your mercies in disguise?”

The following was originally published on "Brian Dodd on Leadership," a leadership blog found here, after the theatrical release of "October Baby" in 2012. It is reprinted with permission on Pure Flix Insider. You can watch "October Baby" any time on PureFlix.com.

Today I chose "October Baby" over "Hunger Games" and I am glad I did!  "October Baby" is an incredibly moving story that tells us the importance that every human life has.  This film by Jon and Andrew Erwin follows the story of a college student named Hannah, played by Rachel Hendrix. Because of some physical issues, Hannah discovers she is adopted as a result of being abandoned after a failed abortion attempt.

The following are 11 leadership quotes and principles from this incredible movie that everyone should see:

“True success comes from achieving the desires of the heart,” wrote Harold Finch in Success: 4 Keys to Unlock Your Unlimited Potential. That same little book is repeatedly mentioned in the family movie “Unlimited,” recently released on Pure Flix.

“I’m not much of a faith guy.”

“Really? Well I think science requires faith, Simon. I mean, we know there’s gravity, we can even measure it, but we don’t know the source of its strength. You believe in electricity- you can even manipulate it. But you don’t know where the electron gets its energy- you just know it’s there. That’s faith.”

These lines, from the movie, “Unlimited,” were written by executive producer Dr. Harold Finch.

"She was no longer wrestling with the grief, but could sit down with it as a lasting companion and make it a sharer in her thoughts."

These words by George Eliot perfectly capture the character of Suzanne Waters in the Christian movie, “God’s Compass.” Though we never actually meet Suzanne Waters’ late husband in the film, we come to know his character through her stories of him, his old artifacts around her house, and even the brief sentences Suzanne says out loud to him, confident that he can hear her from heaven. Suzanne no longer wrestles with her grief, but it still lingers like a “lasting companion.” However, even in her loss, she finds joy and purpose in channeling her love toward those that God has put in her life.

Though grief cannot be completely erased until we are in heaven, we can, like Suzanne Waters, find solace in God’s plan for us and for our loved ones. If you have recently  experienced a great loss in your life, here are 5 ways that may help you to cope.

In the New York Times article, “Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person,” author, Alain de Botton, tells us, “It’s one of the things we are most afraid might happen to us. We go to great lengths to avoid it. And yet we do it all the same: We marry the wrong person.”

Have you ever stopped to wonder if you hold grudges? Your immediate answer may be, “No. I’m a Christian.” But when we look harder at social circles from church, school, or family, there are always those individuals that have hurt us or just plain get on our nerves. We don’t necessarily wish evil upon these people, but we’ll avoid them in the parking lot or drop their names in gossipy conversations. However, gossip and avoidance are tiny acts of revenge, and rather than building community, they build hardness in our hearts.

Have you ever watched something on TV and thought, “I probably shouldn’t be watching this, but it’s not real. It’s just TV, so it’s fine”? We’ve all been there. That moment when you know you should just hit “off” on the remote, but you’re too comfy on the couch, and you kind of want to see what happens anyway.