36 Parables
36 Parables produces short films that portray parables relating to life and God. Learn more about this company and watch some short films at www.36parables.com.
A Few Weeks Later
Loneliness – it may be what we fear the most. Maybe that’s why we’re afraid to reach out to others, because we fear that they won’t understand what we’re going through. Do you deal with loneliness? Have you experienced a loss like the one in this video? How did you cope? Tell us about it. […] Read More >
A Lonely Anniversary
Simple symbols can communicate volumes of information to those who understand their significance. Any relationship that has persisted for any length of time will accumulate many such symbols, such as the origami birds seen in this video. What symbols are most important to you and/or your significant other? Related Articles: The Secret to Long-term Romantic […] Read More >
Beyond Beautiful
Amidst the hectic schedule of college life, Emma tries to persuade Charlie to go on a blind date with her new friend. As you watch the video, consider which of the two friends Emma would actually be pleased with, and why. What does this video have to say about our own words and actions? What […] Read More >
Buried Talent
It was once wisely observed that “Success is not measured by what you are compared to others; success is measured by what you are compared to what you could be.” (Bill Gothard) If you haven’t yet watched the short film “Buried Talent,” please take a look. It illustrates two common problems: One, comparing ourselves to […] Read More >
Christ in Your Community
Are you part of a mom’s group? A baseball league? We all live in community and everyday we are given the challenge to live out our faith. What can you do today? How can you change your world for God? Related: Campus Ministry reaches out to communities every day. Read More >
Drinking Affects More than Just You
Alcoholism or drug abuse affects more than just the person who is abusing. This is a terrible truth to learn first-hand, but can be the impetus to change. In this video, a man struggles to make changes in his life while continuing to deal with the demons of his past. Can you relate to this […] Read More >
Following Your Dream
Is there a certain age where it becomes silly to continue to follow your dreams? In this video, Charlie followed the advice of his father, and had faith that someday his efforts would be rewarded. Have you been trying to follow a dream but haven’t seen any results yet? Have you considered giving up? What […] Read More >
How Many Chances Do You Get?
We want fairness. At least, we say we do. But fairness means getting exactly what you deserve, all the time, with no exceptions. What we really want is a little extra preferential treatment for ourselves and fairness for everyone else. I once heard it said that “The beauty of grace is that it makes life […] Read More >
How Much Would You Pay?
What we value most when we are younger, the priorities that we truly care about, can sometimes get trampled in our busy grown up lives. The joy and exuberance we once had is crushed under the weight of worries, regrets, and sins. However, that youthful exuberance is never lost forever. What would it be worth […] Read More >
How Not to Fix Bad Milk
We’re all told as kids: “Don’t cry over spilt milk.” In this video, a young boy deals with a slightly different milk-related setback. Instead of crying, he tries to fix it, but ends up learning a valuable lesson: You just can’t fix bad milk that way! Wouldn’t it be nice if life worked like that? […] Read More >