Story:

Okay now for the fun stuff, the story!  True to form, when a group of superheroes come together they have to battle a formidable enemy and in the comics the only thing that usually fits that bill is space aliens and a small deity or two.  Most of the movie revolves around the group of heroes learning how to play nice with each other and put aside any egos any one of them brings to the table.  Once that is done they save the world from the baddies and live happily ever after.

Special Effects:

The special effects in the film were excellent.  Again, this was something I was not too sure about coming into the film.  Reason being is both of the Hulk movies, although ground breaking special effect movies in their own right, still in my opinion could not make the big green guy look convincing on screen.  The Avengers film seemed to seamlessly bridge that gap making him look believable (if a really big green guy could ever look real).  There was only one portion of the film where I felt the actors looked like they were standing in front of a green screen with fans blowing in their face.  Which I figure is quite forgivable since the rest of the movie was so masterfully done.

So Where Was God in the Movie?

I’m a firm believer that as a Christian if you dig deep enough in many films God can be found even if just a hint.  The Avengers falls into the category of just a hint but the point still stands that He is there.  In this movie, God is found in one of my favorite lines in the film which is delivered by Captain America who is played by Chris Evans.  He is warned by Shield Agent Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) that he is about to go toe to toe with the god Loki.  He replies to her, “There is only one God and he doesn’t dress like that.”  In a time when the world abroad is pushing universalism and selling the idea that all paths lead to heaven that simple statement that there is one true God is HUGE.  Once I heard that I wanted to stand up cheer and applaud but I could not because I was sitting in my small compact sedan at the drive-in theater watching the movie.  If I would have acted on my impulse I would have wound up in the hospital with a concussion.  Outside of that one brief line I did not catch anything else worth mentioning.

Final Thoughts

Overall the film was a lot of fun to watch and will leave the viewer excited about where the next movie will take them.  I definitely suggest seeing it if you are into sci-fi action flicks.  Please feel free to share your thoughts on this article.  Until next time!

Root Road just played a show on March 31 in Murfreesboro at Spring2Life’s newly purchased property on St Clair Street. It was a great time of music, fellowship, and celebration of students who finished the program and are now free from addiction and have a fresh new start in life. All of the men gave heart felt testimonies of how they were at an all-time low in their life, had marriages about to fail, and family members hurt by their actions from being under the influence. However, through Christ and their perseverance through the program, they all made it through on top with relationships being saved and on the mend. It’s great that we serve a merciful God!

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2 Corinthians 5:20-21 (NIV) – ²⁰ We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. ²¹ God made him who had no sin to be sin^[b] for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

This sums up everything nicely. Let’s not just live for God, but also be ambassadors of the love of Jesus Christ, for the only way most people in your life will see God is through you!

~Anthony

Other verses:

Matthew 28:19 (NIV) – Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

1 Timothy 2:1-3 (NIV) – I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— ² for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. ³ This is good, and pleases God our Savior, ⁴ who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

The band is preparing to take their show on the road! It has always been a dream to go places, and now the group is one step closer to it’s goals. This trailer is able to hitch on the back of the group’s white Chevy van, so now they can bring their all their equipment with them if they need to without having to take multiple vehicles. Big thanks goes out to those who made this purchase happen. Next stop….Tour Bus!

While waiting for their time to perform, the guys had some time to walk around the hotel, meet great people, and make some amazing connections. One of the cool people that Root Road met was the famous David Mann and his wife Tamela. You would know this couple for sure if you have watched any of the Tyler Perry’s productions like Meet The Browns, Madea’s Family Reunion, Dairy of a Mad Black Woman, and more. They both told the guys they enjoyed their music after the show, which was very encouraging!

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You may remember that Root Road had been invited to perform for the international TV show “Bobby Jones Presents” hosted by none other than Grammy Award-Winner Dr. Bobby Jones! Well, the guys yet again were honored to be invited for another show under the banner of the good Doctor, but this time in their current residence of Murfreesboro. The show was called “The Doctor’s Choice” and the stage was set at the Bluesboro bar downtown in the city square.

The guys played to a full house, along with several other artists including Shelly Massey, Darryl Chaney & Christ Fellowship Chorale, Everett Drake, Da Chozen Brothaz, The Bingham Sisters, and Dex & Divine Purpose. William Richardson (who performed with The Imperials) also joined in with several of the artist, accompanying them on the piano. The whole event was hosted by Mr. Murfressboro himself, Janard Cross, who dazzled the crowd with his personality, style, and voice. The event was so entertaining and packed with Talent, most people came early and stayed late! Root Road had another opportunity to take pictures with and talk to Bobby Jones, who encouraged them to keep it up and that it is only a matter of time until Rood Road makes it big.

Root Road also received their first award as a group from the event. They were given a honorary certificate of being part of this significant event. The guys humbly accepted this surprise award.

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With Valentine’s Day coming up soon, many people are going to be rushing to buy flowers and chocolate covered sweets for their loved one. But what do you do if you are single? There is no one to pour this type of affection on, nor receive the loving attention us singles see other friends and family get. We are bombarded with advertisements and commercials playing on the very ideal of romance, and it seems sometimes the only person single in your inner circle is you. And as you get older when you are not dating someone or married, it can be easy to feel awkward going to places like the theater, church, and out to eat with no one to sit next to and talk with. No one to hear about your day or have that romantic connection we are programmed in our nature to have. I have always been single on Valentine’s Day, and recently been single for over 2 years now.

So I bet you are wondering, how does a good looking guy like me keep the ladies at bay…right? Just joking, but really, what do you do when you get that lonely feeling as a single person? The first thing I would like to say is realize that if you are single, you are not alone. According to the Boston Globe, singles make more than 50% of all households in America. That means you are the majority! Even the apostle Paul who was single his whole life writes in 1 Corinthians 7:8, But I say to the unmarried and to the widows: It is good for them if they remain even as I am. (NKJ) The reason Paul writes this in Corinthians is because most Christians don’t realize when they are single, is that this is the best time to build their personal relationship with God. There are fewer distractions and emotional entanglements when you are single which means you can think clearer and go in the direction you feel God is taking you without hindrance. In 1 Corinthians 7:9 it says:

32 But I want you to be without care. He who is unmarried cares for the things of the Lord—how he may please the Lord. 33 But he who is married cares about the things of the world—how he may please his wife. 34 There is[a] a difference between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman cares about the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit. But she who is married cares about the things of the world—how she may please her husband. 35 And this I say for your own profit, not that I may put a leash on you, but for what is proper, and that you may serve the Lord without distraction. (NKJ)

Secondly, don’t dwell on the thought of being by without a date or not married. If we spend a lot of time thinking of the few things we don’t have, then we forget the many good things we do have. Hang out with friends, pursue a career or start your own business, find or indulge a hobby, and enjoy your “me” time and freedom! If there is a dream you wish to pursue, now is the time to do it! You are the master of your decisions, because you only have to account for you. And who knows, in the process of following your destiny, you might run into your significant other sooner than you realize. Time flies when you are having fun, so don’t trouble yourself over being lonely.

But is it OK to marry? Yes it is and it is recommended! Paul also says in 1 Corinthians 7:9 but if they cannot exercise self-control, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.(NKJ) This means if you don’t have the gift to stay single, you can marry. I just recommend you keep these things in prayer and not to rush.
Now whether you are single or not, enjoy your Valentine’s Day as you would any day. For every day is a gift from God.

I was very curious to find out how Martin Luther King JR Day came to be recognized a national holiday, so I did a little research. I don’t know why I never thought to see how much work went into holiday. However, I always knew how important Civil Rights movement was and the sacrifice many people had to go through to ensure that all Americans would be treated equally.

Did you know that Martin Luther King JR day was signed in as a federal holiday by Ronald Regan in 1986 which was 18 years after King’s assassination? Did you know that this holiday was not observed by all 50 states until the year 2000? Why did it take so long for the nation to observe this holiday of such a great man who represented such a great cause?

Well, only two other people have U.S. holidays named after them. Christopher Columbus has Columbus Day and we also observe George Washington’s birthday which is sometimes referred to as President’s Day. The problem with recognizing another national holiday accredited to King was primarily the cost of having another paid holiday and some law makers didn’t feel that King was important enough to have a holiday named after him, especially since he didn’t hold an office.

Because of the lack of Federal support, the King Center turned to the public community. With the support of Stevie Wonder they collected 6 million signatures in petition to recognize Martin Luther King JR Day as a holiday at the Rally for Peace Press Conference in 1981. This was the largest petition in favor of any issue in U.S. history. That spawned the bill being introduced to Congress in 1983 and it passed overwhelmingly in 1986.

I challenge you now to learn one new thing about the Civil Rights movement. We need to remember the lives and the noble deeds of the people who made our country a much better place to live. To forget would be ungrateful and I am glad that we have Martin Luther King JR Day not just to remember King, but also one of the greatest movements in history!

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