Welcome to a journal of critical thinking on all areas of the art, science, and politics of life. It is the writing hub of former Communities at The Washington Times columnist Amanda Read, a correspondent for the History Author Show, freelance writer and filmmaker, and 2016 James Madison Fellow.
At Live Action News
- ‘Let’s get ready’: Life-affirming message shines through in Creed II film March 13, 2019 Amanda Read Sheik
- Movie review: In ‘A Quiet Place,’ survival of the vulnerable is treasured February 11, 2019 Amanda Read Sheik
- ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ a reminder life is rarely perfect, but it’s worth living December 24, 2018 Amanda Read Sheik
- ‘Unplanned’ star shocked by mother’s revelation: ‘I was going to abort you’ December 18, 2018 Amanda Read Sheik
- ‘Instant Family’ film succeeds in shining a positive light on foster parenting December 8, 2018 Amanda Read Sheik
Willing to be examined…
-Nathaniel Ames (Almanack), 1729.
"Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. Examine me, O LORD, and try me; Test my mind and my heart."
-Psalm 26:1-2