Let’s Go To The Movies!
Valentine’s Weekend had everyone saying, “Let’s go to the movies!”
With Fifty Shades of Grey in theatres, the parking lot was packed in our area! But, my husband and I did not go to the theatre for that movie. Instead, we went to see Old Fashioned. If you haven’t heard of it, let me just share that it is a faith based movie that upholds good morals and values. I encourage you to go to a theatre near you to watch INSTEAD of going to see the other more controversial movie.
In a way, I was saddened by seeing the number of people flocking to see Fifty Shades of Grey. They were even selling alcohol – wine – in our theatre, which they have NEVER done before! Why now? Just because of this movie where the male is supposed to be some high powered executive with jets and an out-of-control fetish? Why roll out the red carpet for that?
No, I have not seen the movie, but I did read the books. That is why I feel I can speak about this with knowledge. I’m not just a Christian passing judgment on something I know nothing about. I admitted in a previous post that I read the books. So, I feel I have a right to express my opinion yet again.
The thing is that there were people by the masses coming out to see this movie. Sex sells. We’ve known that for quite some time. It just saddens me the number of people that could not wait to get in to see a movie that borders on being X-rated. Surely if they had followed the book completely, it WOULD have been rated XXX.
I’m so glad there was an alternative in the theatres for those that wished to see a more refreshing love story. If anything, the main character in Old Fashioned wouldn’t even go into the same room alone with a woman. It wasn’t that he was gay or even a prude. It was that he had a past where he was involved in sin, but he found Jesus through the help of an ex-girlfriend as they were parting ways. She gave him a Bible, and once he began reading this Bible, he could not get it out of his system. It was one thing to not know what the Bible said and to make fun of it just being a combination of “stories” (sadly, I have known people to say this in real life). But, once you read the Word for yourself and it soaks into your being, there is no denying that it impacts your life.
There were a few slow spots in this movie, but all in all, it was a GREAT movie, and I would recommend you go see Old Fashioned before any other movie out there right now. Yes, it was that good!
I won’t spoil it for you. I try never to do that.
What I would like to know is, why didn’t they roll out the red carpet for the Christian movie? While I appreciate the alternative movie they had playing at the theatre, it would have been nice for the Christians to have been catered to the way everyone else was when they rushed to the doors to see the other sex packed movie.
Old Fashioned. I wish we could flood the theatres with people going to see THIS movie. While there was a good crowd in the theatre when we were there for this movie, it wasn’t packed like I had hoped. Maybe we can change that. Care to join in on seeing a wholesome movie? If so, consider Old Fashioned.
Speaking Her Love Language
Guys, are you having trouble speaking her love language? If so, there is a book specifically for men as they seem to need it spelled out for them a little more than women do in this area. The book is by Dr. Gary Chapman entitled The 5 Love Languages For Men. It is similar to the original Love Languages book that Dr. Chapman wrote some time ago, but this lays it all out for us men folk and breaks it down so there is no way possible for us not to “get it” now.
Dr. Chapman breaks it down so that by the time you finish this book, you can speak fluently in Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Gift Giving, Acts of Service, and Physical Touch. Not only that, but there is also a section on working through anger together as well as the art of apologizing, which is huge!
What have I, personally, learned while reading through this book? I now know which items are high on my wife’s list and what makes her feel the most loved, which is of the utmost importance. I used to think that Acts of Service was high on her list, yet now I’ve realized that she really craves Quality Time and Physical Touch the most. In addition, I would surprise her with gifts here and there, and while she does like that, that is lower on her list than I originally thought as well. What surprised me the most is that while Words of Affirmation are high on my list, they are not on my wife’s list. When she prioritized the list so I would know what makes her feel the most loved, Words of Affirmation was LAST on her list. When I asked her about this, she said it is because while you can “say” things to make someone feel loved, actions speak louder than words!
Something that stood out to me was when Dr. Chapman spoke of quality time leaving you with lasting memories. Also, another thing that resonated with me was that people are “listening” but not actually “hearing” what someone is saying. He gave practical tips to get you started so that you focus more on “hearing” what is being said instead of waiting for your chance to respond. Also, don’t do things while your wife is talking. Focus solely on her and let her share about her feelings. Validate her!
If you’re not convinced yet, feel free to comment below if you’d like your very own copy of this book. It’s packed full of useful information on how you can fill up your wife’s love bank. And if you incorporate these things into your marriage, your wife will not be disappointed! This book will ensure that you’re well on your way to speaking her love language!
~Dusty, Shirley’s husband. 🙂
The Sweet Sound of Chaos
Monday my children were off from school due to President’s Day. While I had to work that morning, I decided to finish up some things to take off early that afternoon to spend with my girls. It was all but a quiet afternoon at home, though.
Shortly after arriving home, I opened the gate to our pasture to let our five horses roam free over our entire yard. They ran out of the gate so joyfully, kicking their heels up to show how good they were feeling! I also let our goats out and our Pomeranian that is always hyper and loves running around.
I went inside with my girls and had macaroni and cheese that I had going in the crock pot. It was delicious, if I must say so myself.
Later, my youngest daughter and I broke into song to one of Taylor Swift’s latest hits. We sang our hearts out together and laughed so hard as we exaggerated every movement as we danced around the kitchen. I love seeing that sweet smile as her entire face lights up.
My oldest daughter was in her bedroom painting a masterpiece, but she took little breaks to come dancing in the room making her presence known.
My little teacup Yorkie start barking as she wanted attention, and I kept going to the window to check on the horses. Although we have a fenced in yard, I worry when they are out roaming.
Finally, I decided it was time for everyone to go back to their designated areas. I walked out to the pasture with their feed buckets and had five horses in my back pocket! They get a bit territorial when food is involved, so soon I had the bigger, more dominant horses running the little ones off. It was quite the chore getting everyone back in their assigned eating places. Whew!
After getting the horses settled, I let our very big German Shepherd guard dog out of his kennel only to discover, by my youngest daughter running flaring her arms around, that I hadn’t put our big goat up yet! Oh no! We were both scrambling to get the very heavy goat back into her kennel before our German Shepherd realized he could cross over the electric invisible fence boundary into the goat’s area! The goat ran straight to her kennel, then took a turn in the opposite direction almost as if she was saying, “Naaa, I changed my mind … now you can’t catch me!” It was a chore, BUT caught her we did!
When she was safe in her kennel we could breathe easier … until we realized that our Pomeranian was now missing. Oh brother!
Both of my daughters and I then went on a mad search for this little rascal! We called, we sweet talked, we searched high and low … and about the time we were ready to give up our search, the little rascal came running from the other side of the fence. Apparently, she was feeling friendly today and wanted to visit with the neighbors. When she was back home where she belonged and secure, I went into the house to … REST!
As I sat in my recliner letting my mind wander with the news station on in the background mainly for noise, I thought to myself of all of the chaos my afternoon off had held! But, you know what? In a strange sort of way, I LOVE the sweet sound of chaos that comes from the walls of my house that is overflowing with love for our human family members as well as the love that flows over the grass and our entire six acres as we extend these feelings to our furry family members as well.
Yes, the sweet sound of chaos. I wouldn’t have it any other way!
