Your Own Show Episode 5 Recap

Okay~

As previously reported, Elizabeth was eliminated on episode five of Your Own Show-not without some drama though. In last week's episode, guest star Daisy Fuentes helped the teams create a commercial for Kohl's as well as featuring her clothing line . Fresh off of Tony's exit, team Focus struggled to find their groove. Ryan not only lacked his usual comedic confidence and ease. That became even more apparent when he resisted being Executive Producer of the commercial. Of course, no one could blame him; it is after all a woman's clothing line they were selling. Even still, they pulled it together thanks to a very insightful on air interview with Zach helping them to win the challenge.

On the other hand, things got even more difficult for team Vision. After an ongoing disagreement about not standing up for herself on the last show, Terey had enough. She insisted on being the on-air talent for the commercial portion while Kristina ended up with the role of Executive Producer. That left Elizabeth to do the reporting. Sounds easy, right? Wrong. In my opinion, Elizabeth wasn't prepared and left Kristina with the difficult task of trying to pick up the slack.

You can view the episode online here:

http://www.oprah.com/own-your-own-show/Your-OWN-Show-Episode-5

Next Week, financial guru Suzy Orman puts the groups through their paces!

Kyle West story

Hey Guys,

I came across this webpage thanks to my father. It features the inspiring story of young Kyle West (well not so young anymore). He not only lives with CP, but dared to voice the question on his heart: "What would God do with a boy with cerebral palsy? There are billions of other kids out there, why would he want to use me?" Now in college, West recognized how God used that conversation with Dobson to change not only his life but audiences around the world.
Please take a look:
http://www.phc.edu/20110210_kylewest.php

Karen Kingsbury's "like Dandelion Dust" Movie Review

Hey Guys~

So as many of you know, I am a huge Karen Kingsbury fan!! Not only because of her ability to write Christian novels with such ease, but because she lives out her faith .. In the public eye and out. As I have stated in previous posts, she has the uncanny ability to write the reality of daily life with unabashed honesty;The kind that grips readers and pulls them into the story, allowing them to take center stage. Her novels are real and relatable, touching readers where it counts the most-their hearts! Through her words, the love of the Lord has been shared changing lives.


In fact, a recent motion picture was based one of Karen Kingsbury's books.The novel, which is entitled "Like Dandelion Dust"chronicles the lives of two families-the Porter's and the Campbell's. The Porter's who are riddled with regret over past mistakes seek to redeem themselves, when they decide to get their son back.(While the storyline details are important, I have decided to keep it short because they are kind of complex. Basically, the child was adopted because the mother was unable to care for their child and the father was in jail.
In a twisted turn of events, the child was adopted illegally since the father's signature turns out to be forged. As a result, Joey is caught in the crossfire. In the end, the decision is made to return the boy with a transition of three visits. The Campbell's are devastated, seeking every opportunity to keep the boy).


The movie was gripping, by all accounts. But I can't help but think that Karen Kingsbury's magic got lost. I haven't read the book, mind you. But it just missed that spark true of all of her novels.

Just my opinion.

Rent the movie for yourself and tell me what you think..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XT6olxrZUJs

Your OWN Show: Week Five-"Doin' it with Style"

-Welcome Back Everyone~


As previously stated, this post will be a sneak peak of Your OWN Show because of inability to receive the program on my cable lineup. By the end of the week, I should have a more in-depth review episode. But for now, here is what I was able to surmise. First of, guest star
Daisy Fendiaz (sp?) joins gang to teach them the ins and outs of creating and editing a commercial. The focus: fashion.


For Team Vision's commercial, comedian and contested Terrey pretends to have a fashion emergency; on the other hand, Team Focus's commercial features a woman looking through a magazine and daydreaming about the fashion show she could have with the clothes.

Stay tuned for more later on in the week..

Your OWN show: recap

OK~
So as predicted, Zach survived week 4 on your OWN show. But that wasn't the most surprising turn of events-Dr. Roach actually left the program after a disagreement with another contestant. Why? Because he was upset about being called out for his uncomfortable demeanor on the camera. When the other contestant apologizes in a private letter, Dr. Roach insists that it be read aloud. To view the episode, follow the following link:
http://www.oprah.com/own-your-own-show/Your-OWN-Show-Episode-104

My Reflections: How Much Faith Is Enough

Hey Guys~

Watching the movie Joshua always the same affect on me; thrilling me and making me cry at the same time. Why? Because I believe one day my Lord will come again and take me home to be with Him. Not only that but I will be no longer limited by my disability. As entertainment worthy as the movie is, it always leaves me wondering.. How much faith is enough?


Don't get me wrong, struggling is a part of life; it builds character and a deeper sense of what's really important in life. But it also has the ability to make you question who you are and what you believe. That's always the case when I view the scene of the woman at the revival.

Basically in the tent sits two women along with a crowd of witnesses. The so-called faith healer says: "Who wants to be healed today?" The woman in the front row answers saying "I do"; unbeknownst to the audience she is not really unable to walk but instead is working with him to get money. On the sidelines, a blind woman just sits back and "watches" the situation unfold until Joshua walks in.


He sees the injustice being done and desires to set things right in God's name. Not only so that the healer would recognize his wrongdoing and come to Him instead, but also so the young blind woman with the "true faith" would be rewarded.


"I know what's in your heart," Joshua says and with that she is healed. (I have included the YouTube clip here because it is a very powerful scene in itself and I don't think I did it justice. I was unable to embed it because it was not allowed by the user of the clip. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNWrvG3GMEw&feature=related )

Now, I'm not perfect; in fact I feel far from the lately. In fact, I let the littlest things frustrate me and it usually results in a lot of negative thoughts and I end up blaming myself for and afterwards. I'm a sinner and I always will be, but somehow watching this movie makes me feel closer to him. It's hard to believe but God does in fact know our hearts during our bad days and good days. He loves us no matter what always, but we have a choice to do our best and to love him back.

I just wish I could feel God like this every day.

Until next time,
Debbie

Your OWN show: Week Four

Welcome back~

Since my parents changed their cable lineup, I have been unable to watch Zach on Your Own Show. That being said, it's going to take me a little longer to update you on the contestants left on the show. The Oprah Winfrey network website does provide the full episode online; but it seems a week after it airs. From what I gather, week four features guest cooking star Chris Stone helping team FOCUS and VISION in producing a cooking segment. This segment seems to feature Zach as executive producer and Tony as the on camera talent. I'm sorry but that all of the information I could gather from the small web episode provided. Hopefully, the full episode is posted soon so I can give you a more detailed synopsis.

On the bright side, I think Zach is still in the running for his own show. Keep representing, Zach. I am rooting for you! Thanks for showing what people with disabilities can do despite the obstacles they face on a daily basis.

http://www.oprah.com/own-your-own-show/Your-OWN-Show-Webisode-Team-Focus-in-The-Kitchen-Video