Fireproof

So, I saw the movie "Fireproof" the other day. WOW.

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I know it came out a while ago, and I had heard it was a good movie from various people, however, I had not rushed out to see it right away because 1.) seeing movies in theatres cost $$ that I can't always seem to justify on a movie I can see for $3 at home 2.) free time is not always at hand and 3.) it's about relationships; marriage to be specific, which I am not currently in or even near, so, I figured I could put it off for a while. However, once I'd seen it, I'd wished I had taken advantage of it on the big screen!

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So Fireproof; it's basically about (without giving too much away) a firefighter and his wife who's marriage is in trouble and their journey to save it. (That's all I'll say about the plot, don't want to ruin it for anyone ;-) It's made entirely by volunteers from the actors, directors, editors, sound, and the list goes on and on. And for those of you, like me, not in a relationship right now should not let that stop you from seeing this excellent movie!

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It has helped to open my eyes to a different idea towards love. Whether it be relationships with friends, the opposite sex, or the most amazing of all, our Master, lyrics from one of the theme songs ("Love is not a Fight" by W.B.) really sum it up well:

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"Love is a shelter in the raging storm

Love is peace in the middle of a war

If we try to leave, may He send His angels to guard the door

No, love is not a fight but it's something worth fighting for

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To some, love is a word

That they can fall into

But when they're falling out

Keeping that word is hard to do

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Love will come to save us

If we'll only call

He will ask nothing of us

But demand we give our all

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I will fight for you

Would you fight for me?

It's worth fighting for"

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So, you can take this as my official recommendation. If you haven't seen it yet; give me a call because, in a week or two we will have a copy that I would love to loan or watch with you!