a publication of Glorybound Ministries- Jim and Penny Raine
Wow,what a year. As I have often said, if I had known last year what the year would hold, I am not so sure I would have signed up for it! But alas we made it. And we will continue to,in Jesus mighty name, because we are not alone. We are never alone when we [...]
Wow, this has been a year of changes, and new things. And growing pains. We have so many friends with such serious prayers requests, and we have friends who were here last year and this year they are with the Lord. Remember that as we approach the Holiday Season. Folks often tend to get so [...]
Wow, time for a new picture, don’t you think? Things are busy here as we prepare for winter, and the seasons changing. Change seems to be the word of the year in our lives. Change can be hard sometimes but we know that He is in control. We gave the Lord leadership over our family [...]
Well around our farm it is still hot and very much like summer, even though fall officially starts tomorrow. There is still the feeling of change coming, and so much to do to prepare for winter. However that always brings up the subject of how prepared hearts are. Are they? Do we just go through [...]
Well around here things are changing. Just like the seasons change, so life does also. Ever growing. We got some wonderful news this week that we are being blessed with another grandchild. Yahoo! Ministry is going well, there are enough hungry needy folks out there to keep us all busy for a long long time. [...]
Well around here things have been hot. Hot as in heat wave. A reminder from the Lord that we should never get too comfortable. Comfort leads to complacent, which then leads to a “I deserve better” attitude. And that soons leads to a “I know more than God” attitude. Then we start telling Him how [...]
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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. :)