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I went to the website and found out that there will be a theatre in Rockford, IL showing the film. We'll go to that one. Not sure of the exact location but I'm sure it's less than a half hour from where we live.
September 29th is our 35th wedding anniversary. I do believe that attending this film would be highly appropriate for us to attend.
I suppose we'll do dinner out and I'll get her roses, etc. We're not much on formality. I know it's our 35th but we aren't the celebrating types. I'm still thinking of some kind of jewelry, but my wife rarely wears it.
Ivan, we were also married in '73 (May 5)... By the time you've been married this long, nothing can happen to it, except not working at it every day, right?!And not remembering Who is the real Head of both of you.
The "Fireproof" preview choked me up a bit.I don't know if it's so much of an "anniversary movie," but then, maybe it emphatically is.
I like Kirk Cameron as much as anybody but am I the only one who can't abide these contrived, sappy type movies? They are obviously made for the purpose of manipulating you to tears, anger, etc. but I just don't buy it anymore. They just annoy. I can think of tons of better things to do with 2 hrs of my time.![]()
Ivan, we were also married in '73 (May 5)... By the time you've been married this long, nothing can happen to it, except not working at it every day, right?!And not remembering Who is the real Head of both of you.
A belated happy anniversary to you too! Mutual submission to one another and ultimate submission by both to Christ is the key to Christian marriage. It hasn't always been easy and there have been ups and downs, but we are ONE!
The "Fireproof" preview choked me up a bit.I don't know if it's so much of an "anniversary movie," but then, maybe it emphatically is.
I don't know if it's an anniversary movie either, but I think it will be good for us to see.
Do you have any suggestions for the celebaration? What did you and your husband do for your annieversary?
Ivan, we were also married in '73 (May 5)... By the time you've been married this long, nothing can happen to it, except not working at it every day, right?!And not remembering Who is the real Head of both of you.
A belated happy anniversary to you too! Mutual submission to one another and ultimate submission by both to Christ is the key to Christian marriage. It hasn't always been easy and there have been ups and downs, but we are ONE!
The "Fireproof" preview choked me up a bit.I don't know if it's so much of an "anniversary movie," but then, maybe it emphatically is.
I don't know if it's an anniversary movie either, but I think it will be good for us to see.
Do you have any suggestions for the celebaration? What did you and your husband do for your annieversary?
Thanks! (I recall posting some sort of tribute to "the most patient man I've ever known," one Richard, on our anniversary. No laughing smilie after that statement; it's true... I may not have stuck it out with me.)
Not having seen "Fireproof," but just from what I've read about it, it may well be the perfect movie for viewing on an anniversary.
We went out to a really nice Italian restaurant around here for our anniversary (Cafe Cortina in Farmington Hills). That's about it for our anniversary celebration, but it was perfect. As the years have gone by, it's less about celebrating dates and years per se and more about just thanking the Lord for all of His blessings, including each other and the son He gave us. Best of all, He gave us salvation; He included us in His family. There's no way we can be adequately grateful for that! When we were married, I was too young and had a ton of growing up to do. I'd also been told I had "a year, maybe two" to live because of aplastic anemia. Richard married me anyway.Over 35 years later, there's been no cure, but I continue to afflict the earth.
And we've had all these years together!
You're right: if we can all remember to submit first to Christ and then to each other in love, our marriages will be the picture of Christ and the Church that God intends them to be...
Again, happy anniversary, Ivan, and may the Lord give you and your wife many, many more!!!
Margaret
Big kudos to Kirk Cameron who is not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and he continues to make that known.
Big kudos to Kirk Cameron who is not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and he continues to make that known.
I found from the movie trivia at imdb.com that the kiss scene was filmed in shadows for a specific reason. Kirk Cameron was kissing a "body double" which in fact was the only lady he would kiss. His wife!
Big kudos to Kirk Cameron who is not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and he continues to make that known.
I found from the movie trivia at imdb.com that the kiss scene was filmed in shadows for a specific reason. Kirk Cameron was kissing a "body double" which in fact was the only lady he would kiss. His wife!
My dd told me that the "pastor" at our old church is getting together a group to see the movie. Because of my distrust of anything this man does I did a little research on it.
Seems like everyone likes it and it is solid (I'm so glad to come here for a Reformed perspective). However, I'm a bit concerned with a couple of things. One is the book, "The Love Dare", which is a major plot component. I watched the trailer and it seems that the Kirk Cameron character spent his time studying it rather than the Bible. Also, is it true that the book is handed out at the theatre? The 40 day aspect of it hits too close to PDL for my comfort and I personally am very leary of anything that is trendy and widely accepted by the world.
The afore-mentioned "pastor" is currently doing a series of "Building up your spouse" and I can just see him using the book instead of the Bible for the next six weeks. I really do not have a very good feeling about this.
Also remember this is just a fiction story. This movie by no means is meant to replace the preaching of the gospel.
I just did another Google of The Love Dare and found out that it is in its 3rd printing with over 300,000 copies sold - 10 volume case lots are available for $79.50. There is also a journal offered and "The Couple's Kit" which includes 6 DVDs and two participant guides.
A representative from the B&H Publishing Group said, "It's a plot device, it's a book, it's a movement."
A keepsake edition of the book is planned to coincide with the DVD release of the movie in the spring of 08.
I'm not into fads, trends, or "movements" - I'll pass on this!
My husband and I both tend to be rather cynical and arch and to abhor treacle and schmaltz, but...
"Fireproof" is richly worth seeing. We've just gotten back from a late afternoon showing.
There wasn't a dry eye in the house - not even ours...
Margaret