WATCH ANYTHING YOU WANT?

I had this discussion with my kids a hundred times when they were growing up. 

The argument is:  "I can watch vampire shows, R-rated movies, violent programs;  they really don't influence me!  They're just entertainment!"

The reality is: 

• You watch these shows. 
• Your brain is engaged.
• Your body reacts:  fear, tension, anxiety, laughter, arousal...
• Your memory stores the information.

The facts are:  This year's Super Bowl Game sold 30-second commercials for $3.5 million.  Each sponsor will spend another $3 million to produce the commercial.  The 70 spots were all sold by Thanksgiving! 

That means McDonald's is willing to spend at least $6.5 million for the opportunity to have a chance to influence you for just 30 seconds!

Duh.

COURAGEOUS

Facts:

• the movie was developed and produced by a church in Albany, Georgia (their fourth).
• all actors are unpaid - all but a few are from the church.
• Courageous outsold The Lion King 3D in presale tickets.
• it was completely filmed in two months (May/June, 2010).
• it is their first film to be rated PG (due to some violent scenes).

Debbie and I always try to see movies with a Christian theme or extremely good values on opening night to help boost their first weekend sales!  It's the only time we go to first-run movies! 

The theater was 90% full.  On several occasions, EVERYONE laughed hysterically!  Many times the theater was absolutely silent!  At its end the crowd broke out in applause.

I'll be encouraging couples from our church to see it!  This movie has potential for transforming our culture!  Debbie and I will personally do whatever is necessary to enable our couples to see it!

Finally a film that exalts the God-given role of a strong, righteous, male leader in the home! 

Thank You, Lord for the gifts You've given the Kendrick brothers!  Thank You for the vision You've given to the Sherwood Church!  Thank You for the creative platform for Your message of redemption and wholeness!  May millions be impacted to do life Your way!  Amen.