Thankfully, both my wife and I are big 'dog people.' Our family owning a cat is about as likely as Doug Pagitt enjoying a MacArthur sermon: aint happening. The other night, Alicia and I grabbed the movie "Marley & Me" from Redbox, and it was surprisingly good. I am usually annoyed by so-called 'chick flicks,' not because of the mushiness or romance, but because the portrait of love is so unrealistic and idolatrous. This movie is much more realistic though. Part of what I appreciated about the movie was the realistic portrait of finding contentment in this difficult life. This is an enduring struggle even for believing men and women. Our hearts are always looking towards "what's next." "If only I had my license. . . were in high school . . college . . . married . . . had children . . a good job . . nice house . . a better job . . or even if not better, a different one because the new has worn off. . . another child. . . .a nicer house. . . car. . boat. . a wife who listened to me like my co-worker Ms. Folly. . . a new city. . and it goes on and on. Satan would have God's people distracted and consumed with tomorrow rather than obedience and faithfulness in the present. So I commend the movie (although admittedly cheesy in parts), and I especially commend the daily battle of cultivating contentment in Christ and living for today.
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I loved this movie and appreciated that is was not artificial. I do have to know though Blake...did you cry? Shed a tear even?
B,
Thanks for the post.
So, OhK-Booth is, with evangelistic zeal, wanting to watch M&M with Kari and I because she is convinced I will cry. So, what do you think?
Did you cry? If not cry, at least think about it? Or, even just a heaviness? Misty? You have to be honest about this.
Riedl cried.
Let me know.
Plev
Eron,
Does Riedl know you are going around telling everyone about his crying sessions...I just haven't met anyone yet who has not shed a tear. You are welcome to prove me wrong. I can't wait to watch it with ya'll to see the results.
Boots
B,
You know, with all this buildup you are actually likely working against your cause. I will be more resistant than ever now!!
You might have to resort to prayer at this point.
Plev
B,
...and, am I really "telling everyone?" I believe I was only telling Blake. Riedl has told more people than I have.
Anyway.
P
Mere and I have seen it twice. I didn't cry. She did. It was close, though. But I did want to come home and hug my dog afterwards.
Except when we got home, there was a note on the door that one of our nice neighbors kidnapped our dog because our crap neighbors called the police on us for our dog barking. We went to the 7:00 show, on a Friday night. Seriously? The cops? at 7? These crap neighbors have also reported me to animal control in the past, also. (The animal control folks said it was ridiculous once they actually came and investigated)
So, that being said, I'll love them in the name of Jesus and show them kindness... until I move back to Texas. Then I'm burning their house down. (kidding... ?)
I didn't cry, but was close. You'll be able to fight. Riedl is weak ;) Sorry about the neighbor Jay. I hope they hang UNC flags out front.
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