Fireproof

Friends,

A majority of our congregation went to see the movie "Fireproof" starring Kirk Cameron last night. I have to say that it was a powerful presentation. It is not necessarily an easy movie to watch in many respects, but it is so good. There were very few dry eyes by the end of the movie, as the producers make a great case for strengthening, reenergizing marriages. Our whole family went and we enjoyed it.

Too many marriages are troubled and on the rocks...as the one depicted in the movie. I will just put out a shout out to every married couple...that they should go to see this movie, whether their marriage is on solid ground or struggling. Marriage is one institution that has taken some serious hits, in the past couple of decades particularly. The divorce rate is running over 50%. Unfortunately, this number is not any better for those who are Christians. It is a sad thing when a marriage does not make it. Some are preventable...others simply do not work for a host of reasons. Too many marriages die from selfishness, with one spouse or the other (or both) unwilling to part with their addiction(s) -- alcohol, drugs, gambling, pronography, shopaholism, materialism, etc. -- in order to keep the proper perspective and priority for their relationship. Another undeniable certainty...the world system of today continues to assault the sanctity of marriage as it seeks even to redefine the very core of what marriage is supposed to be, which is one man, one woman -- for life. This was God's plan from the beginning...and it will be so until the end of the world as we know it. Thanks to those who put together the movie "Fireproof"...it gives us a story to show us that a marriage that is in trouble can make it with the help of the Lord.

Blessings,

Don