When my kids were little, it was easy to keep the TV off. We reserved TV watching for special family times when we would wheel the TV into our bedroom and all snuggle on the bed with a bowl of popcorn to watch a favorite movie.

Are your kids overstimulated by too much screen time? Is your family fighting the war of disengaging from iPhones, iPads, online games and television?

The well-loved VeggieTales character, Junior Asparagus, is a boy, or an asparagus rather, of about 5 years old. And like any 5-year-old, Junior Asparagus goes through the typical life situations of playing with his friends and spending time with his loving parents. Most episodes Junior Asparagus learns some sort of lesson, and through each lesson, Junior Asparagus and the viewer learn that God is with them in all life’s challenges.

Sunday School is a wonderful resource for child religious education, but what about when your child is at home? If you’re like many Christian parents, you want your child to strengthen his/her faith in and out of the house. PureFlix.com makes it easier than ever to find religious education content PureFlix.com is an excellent educational tool for parents who want to teach their child(ren) about God, Jesus, and faith, right from the comfort of home. Here’s how it works:

Apollo 11 was the first space mission that landed humans on the moon, 47 years ago today. Neil Armstrong took his famous first steps on the moon hours later (the 21st), and uttered those iconic words, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Decades later, we still get excited thinking of this monumental advancement.

The first-ever film showing happened in Paris in 1895, and it didn't take long for filmmakers to make a number of short films about the life and passion of Christ and the life of Moses over the next decade. By 1907, the first American feature-length film, "From the Manger to the Cross," was released, according to Christian Cinema.

The best part of any Bible study are the friendships you form and the fellowship you enjoy together. Shared values and shared learning forge strong bonds within study groups. But sometimes it’s nice to take a break from your workbooks and reading, or do something fun in between studies. How about discussing a movie instead?