Twenty-two GSFF Films in Cranford
Estimated reading time: 0 minutes, 46 secondsToday, I am attending the Garden State Film Festival at the Cranford Theatre, where I plan to spend the entire day watching 22 short independent films filmed and produced in NJ. In between films, I take short breaks to recharge and stretch my legs.
One of the first films I watched was a music video titled “Camryn James—Born To Be Someone.” It was a lively tune that instantly caught my attention. The music video encouraged us to be ourselves and love ourselves. It reminded us that love knows no bounds and that we are all part of one big family.
The music video’s message was clear – our only hope of salvation lies in love, and we can attain it only through love. Overall, it was an excellent start to the festival, and I am excited to see what other films are in store for me throughout the day.
Our Salvation is Through Love!
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Our Salvation is Through Love!
During most of my grief journey, I have had the benefit of friendships that have helped me manage the perilous waters after a devasting loss. As C.S. Lewis wrote in "The Collected Letters of C.S. Lewis, Volume II" (2004), "Friendship is the greatest of worldly goods." I will always be grateful for my friends, some who have been with me for years and others whom I have met recently who helped me in the darkest hours of my life.As I approach thirty-one months since my wife died, I have learned to love again and be loved. I never thought I could be loved again or have the strength to love someone. No doorbusters could be as valuable as friends or the ability to love again. Love serves as my salvation and a means of attaining humanity's redemption. Love transcends ourselves and connects with others on a deeper level, leading to a more compassionate and harmonious world.
The book Never Forget Our People Were Always Free is told through parables. It features intimate glimpses of political and faith leaders such as Jack Kemp, Stacey Abrams, and the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The book also highlights unlikely heroes such as a retired constable, a female pirate from Madagascar, a long-lost Irishman, a death row inmate, and a man with a Confederate flag over his heart.
