Courageous

Last Friday night, our church hosted a showing of the movie Courageous.  Neither JD nor I had seen the movie, but I had heard great things about it and it was on my mental list of flicks to see.  The Young Peoples (high school youth group) provided childcare and sold snacks during an intermission.  So, for the cost of a few snacks and a donation to the YPs, we had a great night out.  The kids had fun with their friends, and we got to watch a movie with ours!

For those that haven't seen it, I would say that it's a must-see, especially for dads, as it focuses on being a great father.  JD and I will definitely be watching it again.

Honor Begins at Home

Four men, one calling: To serve and protect. As law enforcement officers, Adam Mitchell, Nathan Hayes, David Thomson, and Shane Fuller are confident and focused. Yet at the end of the day, they face a challenge that none of them are truly prepared to tackle: fatherhood.

While they consistently give their best on the job, good enough seems to be all they can muster as dads. But they're quickly discovering that their standard is missing the mark.

When tragedy hits home, these men are left wrestling with their hopes, their fears, their faith, and their fathering. Can a newfound urgency help these dads draw closer to God ... and to their children?

Filled with action-packed police drama, COURAGEOUS is the fourth film from Sherwood Pictures, the moviemaking ministry of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia. Viewers will once again find themselves laughing, crying, and cheering as they are challenged and inspired by everyday heroes who long to be the kinds of dads that make a lifelong impact on their children.

Protecting the streets is second nature to these men. Raising their children in a God-honoring way? That's courageous.