January 2009 ~~~~~ Volume 12 Number 1
When you are working the harvest with all of your heart He gives you, “Handfuls on Purpose” ~ Ruth 2
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As we await another snowstorm, (you never really know around here) I ponder things bigger than the weather. I appreciate having most of my family here under one roof. And the ones that aren’t I know are safe and sound. I appreciate having a new addition coming soon, well next month, a grandbaby. I appreciate [...]
are you in shape?
Well here we are in 2009. I trust you all had a wonderful holiday season with your families. This time of year I always am amazed at how many things happened since the last new years day that I never could have imagined. As I have written about a thousand times, seasons come and seasons [...]
Behind bars
Brokeness is the word that describes this part of our ministry. Another would be “real”. Inmates have no games to play, no need for a false front. Oh that the body of Christ could be so free.
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in closing, needs and prayer requests,
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| 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. :)