FIREPROOF

Last evening, my husband and I were able to have a rare movie date.
And it wasn't just any movie. It was the just released film, Fireproof.

I wish the writer in me could adequately put into words a how moved I was by this film. I wish I could write a review worthy of it...
But you'll just have to trust me on this.

Go see it.

I'm not getting any compenation for this post whatsoever. But I think it's important to spread the word that there is movie out now that is both edifying and possibly life changing.

It's the story of a couple in serious trouble- who wonder if their marriage is even worth saving at all.
And things don't look too promising as the wife begins divorce proceedings.

The husband is a firefighter- a pillar of the community- yet he lacks lately in his ability to make his wife feel loved.
His wife has, in turn, become bitter...
But just when all seems completely hopeless, the man's father challenges him to a 40 day challenge.

This movie has both intense action, lots of humor, and above all, a very meaningful message.
My husband and I were impressed that the gospel of Jesus is presented completely and without compromise... as well as the message of commitment and love, even when times are tough.

The husband is portrayed by Kirk Cameron (who first began his acting career on the TV show, "Growing Pains" back in the '80's) and I have to say, he did a phenomenal job in this role.

Sure, there are a few very minor characters that have less than stellar acting skills, but the pull of the story and the performances of the main characters more than make up for it.

And when you consider that this movie was made though a church in Georgia with just a small professional movie crew- and supplemented by 500 church members who basically volunteered in various ways- just as they did with the film, "Facing the Giants"- then it is truly impressive that this movie comes off as polished as it does.

This is a movie that at the heart of it is has two incredible messages. It's a movie for seekers of God...and a movie which challenges couples to move to a deeper level of commitment.
And if you do go see this with your spouse, be prepared to go have coffee afterward or at the very least, sit in your car in the parking lot (as we did) and talk about the story together.

And then, maybe even consider checking into one of these incredible resources, such as the Love Dare book or Bible Study.

But at the very least- grab your honey and go see it together.