February 2009 ~~~~~ Volume 12 Number 2
When you are working the harvest with all of your heart He gives you, “Handfuls on Purpose” ~ Ruth 2
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from our tribe to yours in February
Well, I must say this is a hard time of year for us. It seems like everything is in limbo. There are jobs to be done, but everything around us says, “wait”. Like a racehorse in the gate, raring to go, but waiting for the gate to open. I long to be past a couple [...]
In memory of Levi
Levi Barak Raine6-7-01 ~~~ 2-10-02 home with Jesus
go for the Gold
Why is it? the US Army says, “Be All That You Can Be” Olympic trainers say, “Go For The Gold” children’s stories say, “Reach for the Stars” motivational speakers say, “Go Big or Go Home” athletes say, “No Pain, No Gain” but the church says, “I’m not perfect, just forgiven” WHAT IS THAT? I will [...]
getting worship “inside”
The Lord gave me a Word last Sunday that was so good I am adding it here. In the natural world when you get really sick, you go to a doctor and he gives you medicine. The medicine does no good if you don’t take it, it can’t just sit on a shelf, it has [...]
Behind bars
The guys behind bars tend to be forgotten sometimes by the Body of Christ. This is one of the Lord’s most favored and fruitful vineyards. Please remember to back us up in prayer. I have some feeling about what may be growing in the prison chapel, it isn’t good. And I can’t say more than [...]
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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. :)