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If you have been receiving our newsletter any length of time at all you have literally watched our family grow up. Not only have they grown taller but they amaze me in their walk with the Lord. Jesus has been faithful to keep them close to Him. The world will pull though,and beware that if [...]
Well, we have new pictures waiting to be edited. Add that to my huge to do list! I will be sending them along with our yearly greetings at Thanksgiving. It is a busy time of year here, lots going on, and always there are folks with needs. Not the kind of needs you read about [...]
Well it is almost time for a new picture! And our dear grandbaby will be in this next one. What a joy it is to have another generation in the family. There are lots of changes going on around here, and lots happening here on the farm and wit Glorybound Ministries and at The Well. [...]
Here we go again, the busy season is starting. This time of year is for preparing. Bringing in the Harvest, both naturally and spiritually. A time of change. Preparing for winter, a time of gestation. I relate a lot to seasons. God created the seasons in life around us to give us an understanding of [...]
Wow, what a nice summer we are having! Rain for a change, with sun in between but not scorchingly hot. The garden is growing, the grass is growing. we have been having wonderful times of fellowship. Our dear grandbaby gets cuter everyday! And God is doing lots of wonderful new things. We have been super [...]
Well, I pray that y’all are enjoying this lovely season. We love having longer days. Good thing the days are longer because it seems like there is so much to do. Seems like we all wear a dozen different hats as far as having things to do, and yet they are all timely. I guess this [...]
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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. :)