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from our tribe to yours in December

 

Well here we are another year nearly gone. I pray the Lord has blessed you, and prospered you in body, soul, and Spirit. What a year it has been. Here is our new picture and an update on everyone.

April and Jeremy got married in May, and then the Lord soon blessed them with a babe in the womb. We shall have our first grandchild in the Spring! We are so blessed to have Jeremy as part of our family.  God uses him in mighty ways, and he has been a good friend for many years.

April is still leading worship on Sundays. that girl amazes me, the minute she opens her mouth the presesnce of the Lord floods the room.   

Beau has taken over leading worship on Thursdays and he is incredible. the minute he opens his mouth you know it is God speaking. Prophecy non-stop.

Georgia, Hannah, and Moriah are the most intense prayer warriors I have ever seen.

Jacob is way to creative for His own good. He also has an ear to hear what the Lord is saying.  

Mercy is, well she is her name. She has also learned to read this past year and can give you a scripture right from God when you most need it.

As usual Jim is busy praying and preaching, Penny is busy hearing God and writing what He says. That is the update from us. What is new with your family?

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By 20th Century Fox

Based on a true story! Travel to Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania, where a man murders five Amish girls in a senseless schoolhouse shooting before taking his own life. Through the eyes of a grieving mother, the film explores the Amish community's reaction---particularly how they extend unconditional forgiveness and support to the gunman's widow. Stars Kimberly Williams-Paisley. Dove Approved. Approx. 89minutes.

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  • Widescreen
  • Closed Captions
  • Spanish Subtitles
546985: Amish Grace, DVD
Amish Grace, DVD

We watched this movie last night so I thought I would share my opinion. Yep you get my 2 cents worth for free :) . This is the story of the Amish school shooting that happened a few years back. Having a heart for children and seeing clearly the dangers of public school, I pay close attention when I hear of school shootings, and I pray, hard. It truly breaks my heart and this one was no different, I remember it happening even though it was several states away.

I don't know know how closely this story follows the real one but it is believable that it could be close. The Amish folks were not much at all like our real Amish neighbors here in TN but I know there are different sects so who knows. The story line was good but the "realness" could have been much better. The guys appeared to have fake beards and the women had makeup on. I think any actress could forgo makeup to make a part real. But maybe that is just me. The story goes through the process of forgiveness after the shooting that resulted in the deaths of several young girls. And with some it was really hard to do. It brings up good family discussion but in general my crowd described it as "sad". Very sad. And I think they all cried. The actress who played the murderers wife was very good and made you really feel for her character.

Tragedy is sad. All the way around. But when we choose to take matters in our own hearts and harbor unforgiveness we are taking away the sovereignty of God. Judgment is His place. We can judge actions and determine whether they are right or wrong but it is up to God to dole out justice. We have received mercy so we should react with mercy, the rest is up to Him.

Anyway as for the movie, well is was pretty good, not really good but pretty good, and very tastefully done. The movie is family safe, and non offensive (except for the beards, lol) . The subject matter is the only reason you may need to consider whether or not it is appropriate for your family. Without spoiling anything I will say the end was worth sticking through the movie. God wins as usual. :)