by Sean House
Let me condense the sense for the rating that Im stating…. No I am not a rapper or professional reviewer. I am simply a family man, trying my best ot be a faithful Christian and trying to raise resposible, god fearing decent human beings in the craziness of daily life.
* NO SPOILERS *
Like many of the fathers to which I have spoken, we’re just trying to do the best we can. That is why I can appreciate a good movie that make me think. Especially a Christian one. My wife and I watched a preview and decided that it would be a good watch for us as parents.
I was not prepared for what I saw.
Although the circumstances were different I felt as if I was watching a similar struggle to my own. Nor was I propared to feel so conivicted of NOT doing my job as a parent well. In fact, I needed help. Serious help.
Let me stop for a minute. Was this a wonderfully acted and prodiuced movie… sorry but no. But if you get beyond the that to the meaning and underlying message it is VERY MUCH worth the watch.
The fact is we are all trying but are we doing well? Are we trying to raise decent people or good faithful servants of God who we will help to find and fulfill their purpose in this life? If it is anything other than the last 18 words of the previous sentence You are failing your children. [Yes I am aware some of you just went back and counted the words to see if i was right ;o) ]
Take the time to watch this movie, learn more about your kids lives and how to be more involved in them. There is even a program featured in this movie that your church can purchase to use as a group program or you can go through it yourselves online as a family for FREE.
Remember, once your chidren are born its not about you anymore. Give your children a loving parent, not a therapy bill.