a publication of Glorybound Ministries- Jim and Penny Raine
This year has been one of many changes. We had two great and mighty men of God join us during the summer, both David Hogan and Beau Barton joined us. Beau Barton preached a message I am still feeding off of. It was pretty much what sums up our entire ministry but I sure needed [...]
This is actually an excerpt from our ministry newsletter printed in 2000, but I hunted it down for you because it is worth repeating. ~~~~ As we are now into the busiest time of the year for most people, I urge you to stop, take a moment,(or 5 or 60) and spend some time with Jesus. What does [...]
Do you ever wonder why some folks get delivered of everything at once and others seem to take years? Does it ever bother you? We have a friend, and yes I can call him a friend, that still needs a lot of deliverance. We have known him for over 15 years. Jim met him while [...]
Priorities, hmm does that bring up positive thoughts or negative ones? Does it make you want to repent or celebrate? We each have 24 hours in a day, the same for everyone of us. Yet some folks never seem to have enough while others are “right on time.” It is hard to get get where [...]
I know I do. I cannot get through my day without the knowing in my heart that I am loved. Recently I found out that someone I loved and trusted, a very dear friend, had betrayed me. They had been deceiving me for years, they pretty much had a double life going. I don’t think [...]
It has been a hectic couple of months and while the Lord has been faithful and wonderful we have been going through some extended family struggles. Of course not everyone is on your side when you choose to raise your family for the Lord. Sometimes even those close to you can be those most against [...]
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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. :)