Month: September 2008
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Kari Olsen Faith Testimony
Kari Olsen is a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Davenport, Iowa. Kari had a strong faith in God before she went blind and had both legs amputated. Now, she looks for ways to honor God though gifts of service, using her mind and her mouth. www.frakesproductions.com
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Just One Question
Only two questions about global poverty have been asked in the history of modern presidential debates – a shockingly low figure. In 2008, voters need to know what Barack Obama and John McCain will do to end the most extreme suffering in our increasingly interconnected world.
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Ancient Philippi
Ancient Philippi is in a valley about 15 kilometers north of the Aegean coast near the city of Kavala. It was a windy, chilly day and the place was mostly empty except for a team of archaeologists busily digging away near the Roman theater. Philippi features prominently in the New Testament. It was Paul and…
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St. Paul Davenport
My friend, Pastor Peter Marty, asked me to help St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport, Iowa, craft a video for their capital campaign “Acting with Love for the World.” St. Paul is a robust, century old congregation in the heart of the city. The campaign links financial giving with service through support of the public…
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Tips for Better Home Movies
Tips For Better Home Movies By Tim Frakes Why do home movies look and sound like, well, home movies? Here are five tips for making your home movies look and sound more professional. 1. The Law of Thirds Most home moves are recorded from a single angle, typically from the back of the room. At…