Friday, August 27, 2010

To Save A Life - Awesome Movie!

Movies that touch your heart are sometimes easy to find, but ones that touch the entire family are not so easy. This was a movie that touched each of us. We give it our five star approval. We were brought in to the pain of the tragic loss of a young man who committed suicide and the struggle his best friend has to move on. While this young man is on his journey, he realizes that he could have done more and it changes him forever. It moves his heart to really "see" lives of other young people who are around him, struggling with their own doubts in who they are and in their own significance. He is changed forever in what transpires in the movie. What is more important is that the movie is not just there for fun, but to help get the word out so students don't get treated badly at school or don't get ignored just because they are not popular. They also have a website to offer online help at http://www.tosavealifemovie.com/needhelp/ (Check it out especially if you know someone who needs you to be there for them.

We all need to "see" those who are around us and not be afraid to reach out and make a difference.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Words of Light

Psalm 119:130 "The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand."

I was reading in the book of Psalms and came across this verse. It is such a short verse, but it speaks volumns. Verse 135 says, "Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil."

These two verse talk of how God's Word gives us guidance. It gives "light" when our way is not clear. It "guides our steps", so we can make it through times of difficulty where we might be drawn to evil. Instead, God's Word shows us the way to go, so we can stay clear of the trap that evil would bring into our lives.

I love the picture of "the Word giving Light" when I open my Bible each day. I look to what it says to help my heart stay at peace, even when circumstances around me might seem out of control. I am thankful I can turn to One who has the wisdom I do not. I am glad to have a "road map" to lead my heart to an understanding of the One who guards my life. I am thankful that He has shown me the way to get to know Him more fully.