King of Kings: Brings Bible alive!

 

The King of Kings2025 Film

Hello and Welcome! 

I hope you are keeping well! thank you for stopping by today. if you  fancy a visit to the movies this week, holy week, i recommend the newly released film: The King of Kings

I used to do film reviews for the Athenscope some years ago. I have been a cinema fan since childhood and I like to see new films on the day they are released to make my own mind up about them. So, I made a point of seeing this new film, that is causing such a buzz, on its release date, 11th April. 

I'd seen the trailer (see link below) and, discovering it was an animation, had no idea what to expect. I was blown away by it, though. I give it a 5 star rating. I'm not the only one singing its praises. It is getting great reviews. For instance, audiences polled by CinemaScore (an American market research firm based in Las Vegas) gave the film a rare average grade of A+. 

The Bible adaptation is loosely based on The Life of Our Lord by Charles Dickens, with acting giants, including Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, Pierce Brosnan, and Ben Kingsley, lending their vocal skills to the characters. The film is released by Angel Studios, an independent media company and film distribution agency, that has become known for its Christian-themed films, including the television series The Chosen.

For me, this film uses a highly creative way, especially for a younger audience - it is PG rated - to show that The Greatest Story Ever Told is as relevant today as it was over 2,000 years ago when Jesus walked the earth. I predict this film will become a classic. Its very powerful images are still reverberating within me days after viewing...

Click here to view trailer: 

I'd love to hear what you think of the film. 

God bless,

Teresa 

For articles, and inspiration, plus info about me and my work please visit my website.  (www.teresaodriscoll.co.uk) 

You may like to check out my books. 

Pray Then Listen Prayer guide 

I have been asking God for guidance and listening to His replies for many years. I share my simple methods in Pray Then Listen, A heart-to-heart with God 

“Write a book and show people how to speak to me.” This was the message received by Teresa O’Driscoll during lockdown in 2020. The result is a book that is designed to enhance your prayer life, penned by an author with 20 years’ experience of leading prayer groups.

Using language that is simple without being dumbed down, Pray then Listen is a succinct guide to prayer. It incorporates personal testimony alongside an encouragement to engage in regular dialogue with our heavenly Father. Urging readers to pray regularly throughout the day, O’Driscoll reminds us that nothing is too small or irrelevant for prayer. Then, once we have prayed, we should actively listen. Prayer is a two-way conversation.

Including handy example prayers that can be used in various situations, this short but helpful guide promises to bring you closer to your heavenly Father by involving him in your life, no matter what you are doing.

Samantha Kay, Premier Christianity magazine

Angel at the Paradise Hotel Christian fiction romance / suspense

Set on the green and beautiful Greek island of Corfu in this novel I show the ever-present backstory of life, as I interpret the supernatural elements of our dilemmas and choices. 

I know, that no matter what your beliefs or experiences, you will surely recognize the tussles of my characters, as tussles in your own life....  Enjoy Angel at the Paradise Hotel! You may like to see my blog on the Backstory of this novel

9 Days to Heaven Christian inspiration

I wrote 9 Days to Heaven, How to make everlasting meaning of your life as my personal evangelization effort.  Check out 9 Days to Heaven  See YouTube book trailer:  9 Days to Heaven 

 

You too can take part in Lent!

Hello and Welcome! 

Thank you for stopping by today. have you done anything spiritual for lent this year? perhaps you don't even know how to. in that case, please read on to find out...

I came across an article I wrote for the Athens News, "Whether a hymn or an OM Greece  spells spirituality" some time ago . And, looking for a way to encourage everyone to join in with Lent, I decided to share part of it. 

Article extract

If you want to begin today, right this very moment, to nourish your spirit you can do nothing better than sending out a prayer for someone else. It is not a prerequisite to prayer that you have knowledge of God, it's fine to send your petition to Him anyway, even if you think it's on the 'off chance' that SOMEONE UP THERE is listening. You don't need fancy words, just state what you want with a sincerity of heart. 

    Norman Vincent Peale in his best selling book The Power of Positive Thinking says of prayer, "Personally, I believe that prayer is a sending out of vibrations from one person to another and to God. All of the universe is in vibration. There are vibrations is the molecules of a table. The air is filled with vibrations. The reaction between human beings is also a vibration. When you send out a prayer for another person, you employ the force inherent in a spiritual universe. You transport from yourself to the other person a sense of love, helpfulness, support - a sympathetic, powerful understanding - and in this process you awaken vibrations in the universe through which God brings to pass the good objectives prayed for. Experiment with this principle and you will know its amazing results."

We are now embarking on the fifth week of Lent. When I say WE I mean Christians. Perhaps, though you were baptised, maybe as a child, you do not attend church services. Maybe you don't even pray much anymore. If you have forgotten about God you can be sure that He has not, and never will, forget you. You remain His beloved child. Or. You may not have been baptised but no matter. God loves you! Either way, you can still join join us, me, in our preparation for the holiest time of the year. Next week is Holy Week, when we will remember Christ's Passion, Death and Resurrection, culminating in the glorious feast of Easter. 

Try saying the following prayer from your heart: 

"Dear Lord, I am sorry that I have not made space for You in my life. Please help me to do that from this moment on.  And please will you please help [name the person and ask for what they need] Thank you Jesus very much.” 

To read the full article " Whether with a hymn or an OM, Greece spells spirituality" please click on the link

I would love to hear your feedback on this method. 

May God bless your efforts now and always.

Teresa 

For articles, and inspiration, plus info about me and my work please visit my website.  (www.teresaodriscoll.co.uk) 

You may like to check out my books. 

Pray Then Listen Prayer guide 

I have been asking God for guidance and listening to His replies for many years. I share my simple methods in Pray Then Listen, A heart-to-heart with God 

Angel at the Paradise Hotel Christian fiction romance / suspense

Set on the green and beautiful Greek island of Corfu in this novel I show the ever-present backstory of life, as I interpret the supernatural elements of our dilemmas and choices. 

I know, that no matter what your beliefs or experiences, you will surely recognize the tussles of my characters, as tussles in your own life....  Enjoy Angel at the Paradise Hotel! You may like to see my blog on the Backstory of this novel

9 Days to Heaven Christian inspiration

I wrote 9 Days to Heaven, How to make everlasting meaning of your life as my personal evangelization effort.  Check out 9 Days to Heaven  See YouTube book trailer:  9 Days to Heaven