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Courageous: The Movie

Have you seen "Courageous" yet? I highly recommend that you do, and be sure to take the men in your household. Even better, encourage Dad to go with some Christian friends of his, so they can all be inspired and then help to hold each other accountable to the challenge this movie will bring. The latest film from Sherwood Pictures aims to do for fatherhood what their movie "Fireproof" did for marriage.

My family and I are huge fans of the Sherwood Baptist film ministry (“Flywheel,” “Facing the Giants,” “Fireproof”), so we were looking forward to the opening day of their new movie with great anticipation. We went to the 10:30 am showing of “Courageous” on Friday, September 30, and it far surpassed our expectations. They sure packed a lot into this movie – including a positive reference to homeschooling!

“Courageous” is an amazingly well-done production, although it's kind of an emotional rollercoaster with scenes suddenly switching between really sad and really funny. There are also a few unexpected plot twists. While “Fireproof” is still my personal favorite, “Courageous” shows a big improvement in Sherwood Pictures’ art of moviemaking. Alex Kendrick has outdone himself as an actor in this one, too.

“Courageous” is a must-see – especially for dads! – because the moral of the story is for fathers to spend time with their family, take an interest in what their children are interested in, and live up to all of the responsibilities that come with fatherhood. It’s a bold movie theme for today's society, and hopefully a wake-up call for absentee (and "workaholic") dads to turn their hearts to home.

Fatherhood can be one of the most rewarding (and one of the toughest) jobs on earth. Juggling work and family responsibilities doesn't come easy - it takes some deliberate effort. We're not just talking about a father's physical presence but more importantly his influence as a male role model, authority figure, and spiritual head of the household - to serve and protect his family.

All parents – both moms and dads – need to make sacrifices for their kids of course. But this film will inspire male movie- goers in particular to rise up and be strong, godly men. Being just “good enough” isn’t, well, good enough. Our whole family - mom, dad, and sons (ages 11, 16, and 21) - enjoyed this movie. Now we can’t wait for the DVD!

Courageous Resources:

Courageous: A Novel

Courageous Living: Dare to Take a Stand

Courageous Living Bible Study Leader Kit

The Resolution for Men

See also:

Raising Real Men: Surviving, Teaching and Appreciating Boys

Raising a Modern-Day Knight: A Father's Role in Guiding His Son to Authentic Manhood

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