R.E. Norton
I'm a 43 year old Midwest male - happily married with a 15 year old stepson and a three year-old little boy. My wife and I are very active in our church. My hobbies include reading, creative writing, music and movies.
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Jimmie Bratcher: "The Electric Rev.," Preaching the Gospel While Singing the BluesThe Rev. Jimmie Bratcher can be seen preaching in churches on Sundays, but on Saturdays he can be found singing and sharing his testimony at blues clubs, biker rallies and in prisons as well as at music festivals.
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Rev. Jimmie Bratcher: Live on the 4th of July DVD (2004)Gospel, southern rock and the blues meet in this 8-song DVD/CD live set from the Rev. Jimmie Bratcher. -
Illuminated: Book One of Matt Bronleewe's August Adams SeriesSongwriter/producer Matt Bronleewe's first novel, Illuminated, launches a series of thrillers centering around August Adams, a collector/seller of rare books who gets caught up in some suspenseful adventures. -
Return of the Guardian-King: Book Four of Karen Hancock's Legends of the Guardian-King Series (2007)Karen Hancock's fantasy fiction/Christian allegory series concludes with the fourth installment, Return of the Guardian-King. -
Shadow Over Kiriath: Book Three of Karen Hancock's "Legends of the Guardian-King" Series (2005)Karen Hancock's Christian allegory fantasy series takes a darker turn in its third installment, Shadow Over Kiriath. -
The Shadow Within: Book Two of Karen Hancock's Legends of the Guardian-King Series (2004)Karen Hancock's "Legends of the Guardian-King" series continues in the second installment, The Shadow Within. -
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound: "Dream On: Live from Chicago" DVDThe premiere quartet of southern gospel's next generation deliver a live DVD companion to their Grammy-nominated album "Dream On." -
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound: "Dream On" (2008)Ernie Haase and Signature Sound deliver one of their best albums to date, showcasing a blend of original songs and covers of gospel music classics. -
The Light of Eidon: Book One of Karen Hancock's Legends of the Guardian-King Series (2003)Karen Hancock's four-part series, Legends of the Guardian-King, opens with the award-winning novel "The Light of Eidon." -
Doctor Who: Prisoner of the Daleks by Trevor Baxendale (BBC Books)In this original novel, the Doctor encounters a group of bounty hunters seeking out the Time Lord's oldest enemies. -
Tom Baker Returning to Doctor Who in Forthcoming Audio AdventureAfter an absence of more than 28 years, Tom Baker returns as the Doctor in the epic audio adventure Hornet's Nest. -
Doctor Who: The Five Doctors 25th Anniversary Edition DVDThe Five Doctors aired in November 1983 as a 90 minute special to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of Doctor Who. This 2-DVD set contains two separate versions of the twentieth anniversary special. -
Doctor Who: The Leisure Hive (1980)Originally broadcast in 1980, The Leisure Hive opened Tom Baker's final season as the Doctor. It also marked the beginning of the late John Nathan-Turner's run as the program's producer until the end of the original series in 1989. -
Doctor Who: The Trial of a Time Lord DVD SetThe Doctor goes on trial for his life in this four DVD set showcasing the season-long, 14 episode adventure "The Trial of a Time Lord." -
Big Finish Audio to Produce "Lost" Season of Doctor WhoBig Finish Audio, which produces Doctor Who audio adventures, has recently announced plans to adapt the "lost" season of the classic science fiction series for release on CD. -
Album Review: Narnia--Enter the Gate (2006)Released in the spring of 2006, Enter the Gate is the fifth studio album from the Swedish melodic metal band Narnia.
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Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang (1977)The Talons of Weng-Chiang is not only one of Tom Baker's finest outings as the Doctor, it's also one of the greatest Doctor Who adventures to come from the Classic Series. -
Who is Matt Smith?This 26 year-old Brit is set to become the youngest actor to play the title role in the BBC's long-running science fiction program Doctor Who. -
The Last Days by Joel C. RosenbergThe Last Days is the second book in Joel C. Rosenberg's series of political thrillers.
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The Last Jihad by Joel C. RosenbergThe Last Jihad is the opening installment of Joel Rosenberg's series of novels set in the United States, Israel and around the Middle East. This book is a gripping political thriller in the tradition of Tom Clancy and Robert Ludlum. -
What Every Christian Should Know About the Jewish People by Sheryl YoungChristianity and Judaism are both centered around the same God. Why is it hard for these sibling faiths to get along? AC Producer Sheryl Young offers some insight into that question in her book What Every Christian Should Know About the Jewish People. -
David Tennant to Leave Doctor Who in 2009After three seasons as television's beloved Time Lord, David Tennant has announced that he will leave Doctor Who following four specials filmed which will air next year. -
Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space (1970)Spearhead from Space was a Doctor Who first in many ways. Jon Pertwee is introduced as the third actor to play the Time Lord, and the show finally went color. Writer Robert Holmes also introduced new enemies in the Nestene Intelligence and the Autons. -
Doctor Who: The Dalek Invasion of Earth (1964)The Dalek Invasion of Earth was the first return appearance of those pepperpots from Skaro which would become the Doctor's most popular enemies.
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Doctor Who: Pyramids of Mars (1975)The TARDIS is thrown off course, bringing the Doctor and Sarah Jane to England in the early 20th Century. There they find Sutekh, the Osiran lord of destruction, who seeks to escape his prison on Mars and wreak havoc on the earth in the process.
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The Top 10 Christian Hard-Rock/Metal Bands of the 1980sI had been a huge fan of '80s metal and hard rock, with my tastes ranging from Night Ranger to Dokken, from Motley Crue to Metallica. -
Top Contemporary Christian Music Artists of the 1980sI am a child of the 1980's, and much of my favorite music, both secular and Christian, comes from this time. It was in 1985, during my freshman year at Greenville College, that I received my introduction to Contemporary Christian Music.
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The Chronicles of Narnia: BBC DVD Set (Remastered Version)Nearly 20 years before Walden Media began bringing the Narnia novels to the big screen, the BBC produced made-for-TV versions of four of C.S. Lewis' classic books, which have now been digitally remastered and reissued. -
Doctor Who: The Caves of Androzani (1984)The four-part "The Caves of Androzani" brings the Peter Davison era of Doctor Who to a close. The Fifth Doctor leaves the program and its fans with a truly classic DW adventure.
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Doctor Who: Vengeance on Varos (1985)"Vengeance on Varos" was originally broadcast in the UK in January 1985 as story number two of Doctor Who's twenty-second season. "Vengeance" is one of the stronger stories of the short-lived Sixth Doctor era
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Teen Challenge to Celebrate Fiftieth Anniversary This MonthThis year marks the fiftieth anniversary of Teen Challenge, an evangelical Christian ministry and recovery program that provides help to alcoholics, drug addicts and gang members, among other troubled teenagers.
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Steven Moffat to Succeed Russell T. Davies as Executive Producer, Head Writer of Doctor WhoThe BBC has announced that Steven Moffat will succeed Russell T. Davies as head writer and executive producer for the program's fifth season in2010. As a writer for the show, Moffat has been responsible for several of the relaunch series' most memorable episodes to date. -
Doctor Who: Who Killed Kennedy by James Stevens & David BishopWhether you are a fan of Doctor Who, the longest running science fiction series in television history, or someone who is fascinated with conspiracy theories, Doctor Who: Who Killed Kennedy is a novel you definitely need to read.
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Royal Rangers: Reaching, Teaching and Keeping Boys for ChristRoyal Rangers is an Assembly of God ministry to boys of all ages, aimed at helping the boys develop physically, mentally, spiritually and socially. The growth of this ministry has seen the program become a worldwide ministry, reaching boys in over sixty-five countries.
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Randy Travis: Glory TrainReleased in 2005, Glory Train is Randy Travis' second worship album, following up 2003's Worship & Faith. Glory Train expands on W&F's blend of classic hymns and contemporary worship songs, adding some traditional spirituals to the mix. -
Doctor Who: Earthshock (1982)The four-part Earthshock originally aired in March 1982 near the end of Doctor Who's nineteenth season. This story was the high point of Peter Davison's first season as the Fifth Doctor and ranks behind only The Caves of Androzani among Davison's greatest DW outings. -
Doctor Who: New Beginnings DVD SetThis newly released three-disc DVD set chronicles the transition from the end of Tom Baker's seven-year tenure as the Doctor to Peter Davison's debut as the Time Lord. This set includes Baker's last two Doctor Who adventures, plus Davison first story. -
Doctor Who for Beginners: The New Series (2005-Present)This three-part series on the history of Doctor Who concludes with a look at the relaunch of the program.
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Doctor Who for Beginners: Movies, Plays, Novels & Audio DramasPart Two of a three-part series examining the history of the long-running science fiction series. This installment focuses on the 60's Dalek films, stage plays, audio dramas, novels and the infamous 1996 DW TV-movie.
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Doctor Who for Beginners: The Classic Series (1963-1989)November 23, 1963 marked the debut of Doctor Who, a program that would become the longest running science fiction series in television history. This article is the first of a three-part series examining the history of Doctor Who for DW beginners.
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Reflections of a First-Time Father at Forty Years OldAt 10:03 a.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2007, my wife Kyndal and I welcomed our son Noah into the world and into our family. I have never seen anything so beautiful. As I gazed at the perfection of God's handiwork, I couldn't help but wonder What took me so long? -
NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service--The Third SeasonMark Harmon and his team mourn the loss of a fellow agent, and Lauren Holly and Cote De Pablo join the cast in the third season. -
Restaurant Review: Lambert's Cafe in Sikeston, MissouriThe legendary "home of the throwed rolls" has been serving up American home-style cuisine in a very folksy, down home atmosphere at its Sikeston, Missouri location since 1942. -
Book Review: Alice Cooper, Golf Monster by Alice CooperThe Godfather of Shock Rock discusses rock stardom, alcoholism, golf and Christianity in his autobiography. Alice's life experiences and his tongue-in-cheek approach make this memoir a must-read. -
Doctor Who: Remembrance of the DaleksRemembrance of the Daleks opened the twenty-fifth season of the classic Doctor Who series. In addition to bringing back the Doctor's oldest enemies, the Daleks, this story takes a nostalgic trip in time back to the show's beginnings. -
DVD Review--Doctor Who: the Three DoctorsThe Three Doctors was a special four-part story that commemorated the tenth anniversary of Doctor Who. It was also the opener for the show's tenth season. -
Author Spotlight: Kathy Tyers, Christian Sci-Fi WriterFrom the Firebird trilogy to Shivering World to the Star Wars Expanded Universe, Kathy Tyers has become widely respected in both the science fiction and Christian fiction markets -
Author Spotlight: Kathy Tyers, Christian Sci Fi WriterFrom the Firebird trilogy to Shivering World to the Star Wars Expanded Universe, Kathy Tyers has become widely respected in both the science fiction and Christian fiction markets. -
Teacher, Assistant Principal Suspended Following Fake Gun AttackA teacher and an assistant principal at a Tennessee elementary school have been suspended for the remainder of the school year following a mock gun attack that has outraged many parents. -
Teachers Stage Mock Gun Attack on Sixth Graders, Spark Outrage Among ParentsIt was supposed to be a learning experience, but many parents are outraged to hear their children were frightened by a fake gun attack staged by some staff members. -
Calf Born with Two NosesMark Krombholz did not notice anything unusual at first, but once he brought "Lucy," a newborn calf, into the barn and began feed her, the Lincoln County, Wisconsin farmer found something very unusual. Lucy had been born with two noses. -
Doctor Who: Resurrection of the DaleksResurrection of the Daleks marked the return of the Doctor's oldest enemies for the first time in four years. This is one of the stronger Dalek stories during the latter years of the classic Doctor Who series, and one of the best DW stories of the 80's. -
State of Wisconsin Orders Gas Station Owner to Raise PricesThe owner of a BP service station in Merrill, Wisconsin had set out to help senior citizens and people who support youth sports programs by offering discounts on gasoline. But the state has claimed the discounts are illegal and ordered him to raise his gas prices. -
Restaurant Owner Asks O.J. Simpson to Leave Steakhouse in Louisville, KentuckyJeff Ruby has been sickened by the attention O.J. Simpson continues to attract. So, when Simpson came into Ruby's Louisville steakhouse on the eve of the Kentucky Derby, the restauranteur asked The Juice to leave the establishment, earning him a standing ovation. -
Doctor Who: The Five DoctorsThe Five Doctors aired in November 1983 as a 90 minute special to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of Doctor Who. Peter Davison is joined by his predecessors as well as past companions and old enemies in this special program. -
Doctor Who: City of DeathThis four-part story from Season Seventeen, City of Death, was co-penned by then-script editor Douglas Adams (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) and producer Graham Williams. CoD turned out to be one of the 17th Season's stronger stories. -
DVD Review: Luther (2003)The movie follows Luther's spiritual journey as a man who, at first, is angry with God and is certain that God is angry with him to becoming a man who discovers a loving God through Christ in the Scriptures of the New Testament. -
Restaurant Review: Lambert's Cafe II in Ozark, MissouriThe legendary "home of the throwed rolls" has been serving up American home-style cuisine in a very folksy, down home atmosphere at its Ozark location since 1994. -
DVD Review: Deja VuDéjà Vu brings together actor Denzel Washington, producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Tony Scott. This movie is a well-balanced blend of science fiction and action that appeals to both the average film viewer and the science fiction fan. -
Hostage, Book Two in Don Brown's Navy Justice SeriesDon Brown's Navy Justice series continues in Hostage, the second installment. Lt. Zack Brewer is called upon to prosecute another terrorism case, and this time the stakes are much higher. -
Restaurant Review: Lotawata Creek Southern Grill in Fairview Heights, ILLotawata Creek Southern Grill in Fairview Heights, Illinois has become a very special place for my wife and myself. Our first visit to Lotawata Creek together was a little over two years ago while we were engaged. We've been in love with the place ever since. -
95 Year-old Kansan to Become World's Oldest College GraduateWhen she graduates next month, Ochs, at age ninety-five, will become what many believe is the world's oldest person to receive a college degree. -
Treason: Book One in Don Brown's Navy Justice SeriesDon Brown's novel Treason is the opening installment in his Navy Justice series, which follows Lieutenant Zack Brewer, a young JAG (Judge Advocate General) officer in the United States Navy. -
Dune & Children of Dune: Television Adaptations of Frank Herbert's Classic NovelsSCI-FI, along with John Harrison and his production team, adapted the first three novels of Frank Herbert's Dune saga. This article examines SCI-FI's adaptations of Frank Herbert's Dune (2000)and Children of Dune (2003). -
Doctor Who: What Lies Ahead in Season Three?The third season of Doctor Who recently began airing in the U.K. on BBC 1, and will air here in the United States later this year on SCI-FI. Season Two featured the return of several old friends and enemies, and was very exciting. So what lies ahead in Season Three? -
Michael Sweet's Worship Album: HimHim is the first solo release from Stryper vocalist Michael Sweet in six years. This is a beautiful collection of hymns and worship songs that music lovers of all tastes will enjoy. -
American Peace Corps Volunteer Found Dead in PhilippinesA United States Peace Corps volunteer who was reported missing ten days ago has been found dead in the Philippines. Soldiers discovered the body of Julia Campbell in a shallow grave in a remote mountainous area in the northern Philippines this morning. -
German Solider Fired Over Training VideoThe German Defense Ministry announced today that it has dismissed an army instructor who had been filmed ordering a recruit to imagine he was in New York City shooting at hostile African-Americans who were insulting his mother. -
Randy Travis: Worship & Faith CD and DVDRandy Travis' 2003 release Worship & Faith provides an excellent experience in worshipping God through the gift of music, featuring a blend of hymns and modern worship songs which we often hear performed by today's contemporary Christian artists. -
NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service--The Complete Second SeasonMy introduction to NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service came last spring as I watched several episodes of the third season. Now with the DVD releases of the first two seasons, I have been able to catch up on the show's earlier episodes -
Bloodgood Returns: '80s Christian Metal Missionaries Are Back for Another Tour of DutyChristian metal pioneers Bloodgood first stormed onto the heavy metal music scene in the mid 1980's. Now, after a thirteen-year absence, they're back with the addition of Stryper's Oz Fox, and plans for a new album. -
Petra's Farewell: The End of an EraPetra began their ministry in music in 1972 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Over a period of 33 years, they released 24 albums. Recorded in 2005 during the band's farewell tour, Farewell is a chronicle of Petra's ministry, and a fitting send-off -
Casino Royale: Bond BeginsMGM, Columbia Pictures and Eon Productions attempt to reinvent the 007 franchise. Did they succeed where Paramount Pictures failed with their last Jack Ryan film? -
Bach to the Future: Classical Music Meets Modern GroovesWhat happens when you put classical music through a blender with jazz rhythms and modern world music sounds? The result is a sound that has become equally popular in both the jazz and classical music worlds. -
NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service--The Complete First SeasonI first began watching NCIS last year during the program's third season. Now with the release of the first season on DVD, I've been catching up on the show's earlier episodes. -
Living with Obstructive Sleep ApneaApproximately 18 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. OSA is as common as adult asthma. How can you tell if you have this breathing disorder? And how can it be treated?
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Criminal Minds: The First SeasonSince its debut in the fall of 2005, Criminal Minds has impressed viewers with its excellent cast and compelling storylines. And now the first season is available on DVD. -
Doctor Who: the Tomb of the CybermenPatrick Troughton stars in one of the best, if not the best Doctor Who adventures from his run as the Second Doctor. Influenced by several Mummy movies, The Tomb of the Cybermen provides a thoroughly enjoyable story for DW fans. -
Sonicflood: GoldSonicflood appeared on the Christian music scene in 1999 and released an excellent album which combined praise & worship with rock and alternative music. Then vocalist Jeff Deyo went to become a worship leader on his own. Gold is a chronicle of the original Sonicflood. -
Alan Jackson: Precious MemoriesThis album was originally recorded as a private gift for Jackson's mother. But, thankfully, this gift has been made public and shared with the entire world. -
Visual Bible International's the Gospel of JohnDirector Phillip Saville and screenwriter John Goldsmith set out to adapt the most beloved of the four gospels for the big screen. How does it hold up? This article examines that subject. -
Doctor Who: the Web PlanetThe TARDIS materializes on Vortis where the Doctor and his companions find themselves caught in the middle of a struggle for control of this craggy, forbidding world. -
Doctor Who: Season Two on SCI-FIThe second season of the revived BBC program Doctor Who has recently ended on SCI-FI. What were the high and low points of the season? This article examines David Tennant's first season as the time traveler from Gallifrey. -
Doctor Who: the Key to Time CollectionThe sixteenth season of Doctor Who was built around the quest for the Key to Time. That season delivered several great stories (and a couple of bad ones), but this DVD set could have been so much better.
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Jeff Deyo: SurrenderFollowing the split of the original Sonicflood, Jeff Deyo has set out on his own as a worship leader. "Surrender" chronicles his growth as a worsihp leader, and as a Christian, since leaving Sonicflood. -
Exploring the "Honorverse"The Honor Harrington series has included 11 HH novels, 2 spin-off books and 4 short story collections. The Honorverse has become a military science fiction phenomenon. -
Doctor Who: The Hand of FearThe 1970's are remembered as the Golden Age of the classic Doctor Who series. The Hand of Fear is a well-written DW adventure, although it is probably remembered most for the departure of Elisabeth Sladen from the program. -
The Sum of All Fears: Paramount Pictures' 2002 Film Adaptation of Tom Clancy's Techno-thrillerThe Sum of All Fears is one of the best novels in Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan series. So how did such a great book become a very crappy movie? -
Red October: The St. Louis Cardinals Win Their Tenth World Series ChampionshipWith the worst win-loss record of any major league team in the postseason, no one gave the Cardinals a chance. But the Redbirds stepped up and proved the critics wrong. -
Unlikely Angel: The Untold Story of the Atlanta Hostage Hero by Ashley Smith with Stacy MattinglyOn March 12, 2005, Ashley Smith was held hostage for seven hours in her apartment by accused rapist Brian Nichols. Nichols had shot and killed three people as he escaped the courthouse earlier that day. Unlikely Angel is Smith's account of her ordeal. -
Historic Maeystown, IllinoisThis quaint village in southwestern Illinois is rich in history and 19th century German culture, and it has become a much beloved tourist site. -
Doctor Who: The Mark of the RaniThe Doctor and Peri travel to Killingworth and find peril at the onset of the Industrial Revolution in this adventure which comes to DVD November 7th. -
The Top Ten Songs by Third DayThird Day is one of the greatest to come out of Atlanta during the last 15 years, releasing nine albums and winning numerous Grammy and Dove Awards. Here is a look at one of my favorite bands and a list of some of my favorite Third Day songs. -
Branson, Missouri: Gem of the OzarksBranson is widely regarded as "America's Family Destination." And it has become just that for my family. This account of our recent visit there tells why. -
Doctor Who: Revelation of the DaleksThe 22nd season of Doctor Who generated a lot of controversy for its added violence, and Revelation was the most violent adventure of the year. But this season finale may very well be the strongest story of the season. -
The Top Ten Songs by Michael W. SmithMichael W. Smith has been involved in music ministry for over two decades, winning multiple Dove and Grammy awards. Here is a list of the ten best MWS songs. -
Doctor Who: Genesis of the DaleksThe origin of the Doctor's oldest archenemies is depicted in this classic adventure from 1975, and now Genesis of the Daleks is finally available on DVD! -
Doctor Who: The Complete First SeriesThe Time Lord returns to television after a 16 year absence. Does the new series match up to the legacy of the classic program?
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Celebrities and JesusWhy does Hollywood continue to get it wrong about who Jesus is and what He taught? -
The Top Ten Songs by StryperThis Orange County quartet has been rockin' for Christ for over two decades. And they remain one of my favorite hard rock/metal bands ever. -
Star Wars Classic TrilogyGeorge Lucas' classic film trilogy is re-released on DVD, this time with the original versions of the films. -
Book Review: The Shadow of Saganami by David WeberWeber's second spin-off novel from his best-selling science fiction series starts a new series set in his Honor Harrington universe. -
Firebird by Kathy Tyers: A Re-write of a Classic Sci Fi NovelA re-write of an already-classic science fiction novel. -
Doctor Who: The Beginning CollectionThe episodes that launched a television phenomenon are now available on DVD.
