a publication of Glorybound Ministries- Jim and Penny Raine
It is a true fact that many of the inmates we minister to are free-er than many of the church folks we minister to. Freedom is a spiritual thing. Because life is a spiritual thing. Are you in chains even though you walk the streets with no shackles? Freedom is in knowing there is no [...]
The Holidays are the hardest time for most inmates. Society makes such a big deal out of this time of year that they feel life isn’t worth living if they can’t be with their families. Please, please pray for he. There are lots of suicides this time of year.
The holidays will soon be upon us. Please pray that the inmates we minister to keep their focus on Jesus instead of all the things the world puts before them. This is the time of year when the most suicides happen.
It amazes me how many folks look down on those behind bars. They often think all they can learn is salvation, or rather maybe they think that is all they need. The need discipleship, and encouragement, and truth is they often know more bible than those going in to “do their duty” by ministering to [...]
As we continue to worship, Jesus continues to set them free!
Please pray for this part of our ministry, it makes a HUGE difference when you do!
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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. :)