I saw the new film this week called Facing the Giants. It is an inspiring story of courage in the face of difficult circumstances. A Texas Christian High School football coach struggles with personal issues and professional failures when he turns to God and simply asks, "why?" The rest of the story is about his revelation about a new life philisophy that turns into a team football philosphy that with God all things are possible and regardless what happens, we give God glory.
It's that attitude that pervades this film, an attitude of hope, an alternative to despair and to the normal reaction to life's challenges. It is a great example of what film can be and should be, telling great stories, reflecting a deep faith in God.
I especially love why it is rated PG, for explicit religious themes. Now that's awesome.
Our church partnered with other churches around this area to bring this film to the Merrillville Showplace 12. It was scheduled for one week, but has been held over for another week and following that will be shown at the merrillville 10 (across the street, the Loews theater). So there's plenty of time to view the film and be touched by this emotional story.
Tickets are still available in the church office (good through Thursday) and at the boxoffice.
I pray you'll take time to see this film. It's why we brought it to town, for you and for this community.
Peace ><>
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Several adults and youth attended a showing of this film yesterday. Afterwards, great discussion took place in the lobby and out on the sidewalk. The themes here will be shared for weeks and will make an impact for a lifetime.
While we teach these same principles all the time, sometimes it just takes an illustration (even a 2 hour one) to make an impact. I appreciate Sherwood Baptist Church for their commitment to God in this calling and for those who helped us follow the call of God to bring this film to Merrillville.
God's blessings on all of us!
PC
AMEN
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