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Courageous
Courageous
Courageous is a movie every father should see. It
is the best movie on fatherhood I've ever seen. It affected me
deeply and I felt that the message of hope was profoundly
moving. I was seriously close to tears the entire movie except
for the funny parts. I'd laugh and then go right back to feeling
like I was going to burst into tears. It was a total emotional
roller coaster but one that left me grateful for my own father's
roll in my life. I think this movie appeals to such a wide
audience because each father in the movie is in a different
situation. One is unemployed for a while, another experiences a
tragic loss and one reconnects with his child in a meaningful
way. This movie also has lots of action and family drama.
Believe the good reviews - this movie is amazing.
~The Rebecca Review |
Fireproof
Spiritual Transformation, April 17, 2009
If you are contemplating divorce or if your marriage is in
trouble I can't think of a better movie to watch that promotes a
strong marriage. After reviewing "The Love Dare" I was
eager to see FIREPROOF and was not disappointed, in fact I was
riveted. For almost the entire movie I was close to tears
because the story was so compelling and beautiful. How often do
you see people really fighting for their marriage against all
odds?
This movie also has some good humor in places but the overall
message is quite serious. Kirk Cameron was excellent in the role
of Caleb and Erin Bethea is perfect as the neglected wife
Catherine. I loved watching Caleb struggle to win back his wife
after she declares she wants a divorce. Even though he decides
to do the right thing (fight for his marriage) he is still
rejected most of the time. Since I'm a Christian I didn't mind
the fact that this had a spiritual theme to it. In fact I loved
how this movie showed how a relationship with Jesus could help
to solve some of life's more complex problems.
To be quite honest this was one of the best movies I've seen
this year and I watch a lot of movies that I never review. This
movie would make an excellent gift (along with The
Love Dare) for anyone who is considering divorce.
~The Rebecca Review
The
Love Dare
Unconditional Love, January 10, 2009
"The only way love can last a lifetime is if it is
unconditional." ~ pg. 46
I haven't seen the movie so I can't compare this book to the one
read in the movie. I can however compare this book to numerous
books I've read about marriage and I'm here to say that this is
one of the best books you could ever read. Instead of dealing
with superficial remedies this book goes for the heart of the
matter and addresses spiritual growth within a marriage.
Each "devotional" begins with a Bible verse and ends
with a "dare." You can read the book two ways. You
could read it all in one night, making notes about what you
would like to try or simply read one dare a day. I chose to do
the former and wrote down 21 ideas I would really try or have
been trying. Since I read a lot of marriage books I was already
trying out some of the ideas in this one. Some of the
suggestions included:
Buy something that says "I was thinking of you."
Give a back massage - Massage
Bar by LUSH
Say: "I choose to love you."
Forgive
Be patient - not angry
While this can at times be a more serious book there is also
some humor like "welcome to fallen humanity."
Sometimes you just have to look at your marriage in a more
humorous way, after all we are only human trying to reach for
the divine.
The advice in this book will not only make your marriage better
it will also transform you from the inside out. You will
literally become a more loveable person, therefore being more
attractive to your mate. I loved the ideas in this book and
wrote out my favorite dares on one sheet of paper so I could
remember to follow the advice on a continual basis. If you are
looking for more books on this subject, I can recommend:
Cracking
the Communication Code: The Secret to Speaking Your Mate's
Language
How
to Get Your Husband to Talk to You
The
Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your
Mate
Love
& Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He
Desperately Needs
For
Women Only: What You Need to Know about the Inner Lives of Men
The
New Physics of Love: The Power of Mind & Spirit in
Relationships (Six Cassettes and Study Guide Box Set)
Men
Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: The Classic Guide to
Understanding the Opposite Sex
Who's
Pushing Your Buttons?
~The Rebecca Review
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