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10/26/2008
My husband and I heard about the movie before it even came out. We loved Flywheel and Facing the Giants. We finally decided to go see it yesterday morning. On out way to the movie, we got into a huge argument and he actually almost turned around to go home. I told him we were not going to waste the gas and convinced him to stay and watch the movie...even though I didn't want to be there myself at the time because I was so mad at him. We both went in there mad. When the first part of the movie showed them arguing, I felt like they had been at my house taping the moive. It really hit home for both of us. After many tears, we decided to go straight to Mardel's to get the "Love to Dare" book. We are starting it today and I truly believe this will be the best thing we could ever do for our marriage. Thank you Sherwood for producing so many good movies! Keep them coming!!
10/26/2008
My husband and I have been married for 5 years now. For the past year we have been separated. We went to see Fireproof last night. I had no idea, but i realized after seeing the movie last night, he has been doing the love dare on me. Seeing the movie has helped me realize that marriages are not meant to be easy, it takes alot of work and alot of love and faith from God. I am very glad he invited me to see the movie with him.
10/25/2008
My husband and I went to see the movie this week after hearing about it at church and on Christian radio. I LOVED the movie, cried during and after. Felt like some of our same arguments were playing out on the screen before us, and I was relieved to see some of those challenges in the movie must be very normal for many couples. My challenge has been that my husband wasn't as sold on it as I was. I felt enormous hope after seeing it and wanted to talk about it. He didn't have much to say and conversations about it since have led to more arguing and comments about it "being just a movie". I ordered the book and am going to try this if it kills me. I'd recommend this movie to anyone - movie or not - it touched me and changed me for the better. I'm so grateful to the writers and the clear message about people needing God in their lives.
10/25/2008
Hello everyone, today I saw the movie "FireProof" it was a blessing movie. I'm married for about two years, and this movie has taught me more....I really could not imagine my marriage like in the movie..I'm very thankful because I have learned that we can avoid many bad situations...Thank you for this great movie it blessed more my marriage thank you....
10/24/2008
My wife and I have been married for 16 1/2 years. I was thirtysomething when we married and she was nearly a decade younger. But she was so much wiser than I about just about everything. We had been Christians for about the same amount of time but her Christianity was so much more grounded than mine. We both worked in ministries in our churches but hers again was way more effective. The difference seemed to be her extremely close relationship to her first pastor, mentor and friend. While I really had only had passing relationships with my pastors and no mentors. While I had been around the the world in the Navy, had lived on both coasts of the U.S. and was a recovering alcoholic, she still had experienced more life than I had. We married in a whirlwind, met and married in three months.
In 16 1/2 years we have been through so much. And really I have never had a clue about how to steer away from the troubled waters of life. We as a couple have tried to help everyone we have come into contact with from troubled kids and teenagers to dying parents. And through it all I have grown but somehow she has begun to feel invisible. I have accomplished many of my goals in life, I recieved a bachelors degree in Bible college, ministry opportunities seem to be open to me everywhere I go. And all this has come on my the back of my wife as she has supported me and encouraged me everystep of the way. And what does she get for her trouble, most people treat her as though she is a witch and has major pychcological problems. And I have not stood-up for her the way I should have. She quite frankly is like a boiling pot of water that has nearly boiled away, everything has gone up in vapor. And we are at the brink of divorce due to my neglegence. This week she discribed our marriage from beginning (itimacy often) to end (disappearing). And with that I have begun the "Love Dare". I am forever hopeful that our marriage will survive, although I believe I almost waited to long.
I wish "Promise Keepers" had put this in my hand years ago. When Howard Hendricks told us "men if you want to know how you are doing, look at the countenance of your wife." I for one am doing miserably, but now at only day 4 I am doing better. Pray for us, and I will pray for you.
10/24/2008
My wife and went to see the movie a few days ago on a Tuesday. She had told me on Friday that she wanted to move out and divorce. We have married 16 years the second time and 2 the first time. We have 3 beautiful kids 17,15 and 13. I have never been one to show my emotions good or bad and my wife wears hers on her sleeve. This has been a problem for years with her on my lack of communication. I have been in sales and management for most of my 23 year professional career and I have no problem communicating there. I had agreed to the divorce and given up until I heard about the movie. I told her I was going and would like her to go also. We went and it had an immediate affect on us both. She is moving forward in the divorce but I am moving forward to try and save the marriage. I took from the movie to save anything I must save myself first and rededicate my life to Christ. I have been a competitive power lifter for years and used my life verse of Phil 4:13 but it is time for me to surrender my strength and accept God as the true power and search for his will for my life not my own. The movie was great, the timing a true miracle and a great message that all things are possible when we put God first.
10/23/2008
Last night my ex-husband and I went to see the movie together. I can't tell you the last time we seen a movie together when we were married. The movie touched both of us on so many levels, him especially. The message was crystal clear to both of us and we are taking small steps to work on what we could not fix alone last year. We were married almost 13 years. We have been apart since 12/07 and our divorce was final April 2008. We have not been together physically or emotionally over the past 10 months, but on the date of our anniversary in September I reached out to him because I was absolutely miserable. Neither one of us have really moved on with our lives. There were many things we had to experience apart from each other to really know who we were. This movie came at the most appropriate time and the Lord really spoke to my heart. We have a long hard journey ahead of us but I can tell you that with the right guidance it won't be near as hard as the last 13 years.
10/22/2008
I saw the movie the very first day it came out with a friend who wanted to get a divorce I am married and I also saw it with my husband. YES I saw it twice i loved the movie and what it stands for We need more of these movies with positive messages. Its not only for those with issues in there marriage its for all couples even if your not married good counseling tool. My husband loved it. we just bought the book and started reading it together it has great information inside I recommend you buy it if you havent yet. I am very happy to say my friend never got divorced it touched her in a way words couldnt express I am glad I took her to see it. God Bless.
10/22/2008
I just saw the movie with my husband. Our marriage has been secretly in trouble for the past 7 years. We don't talk, we yell. We don't listen, we condemn. This movie was a turn around for me. Instead of placing the blame on my spouse, I need to look at myself. In this world we live in, we need more movies that focus on God, love and marriage between man and woman. I highly recommend this movie.
10/21/2008
Like many others, my fiancee and I were really blessed by this movie. It amazes me how God truly works in mysterious ways. The events leading up to us choosing to see this film were ones that would never usually happen. The film could not have come at a better time. Even during the movie, we were discussing aspects of our relationship that we needed to improve upon. The movie really gave us both hope and impressed on us that to have the type relationship that we want, we first and foremost have to include God in our lives and union. I feel that in just a few short days, we have both grown in our love for God and each other. I tell everyone that I possibly can about the film, hoping that it will be a blessing to them as well. To often, we overlook the little things. Life has a way of being so overwhelming at times that we forget to show our love and appreciation to those who love us and who we love. After watching this film, I take time, even if it is just a few seconds, to do something or say something that will demonstrate my love. I will order the book soon and can't wait to make it a part of our everyday lives. I know now, that truly with God involved, there is only success and happiness to be had.
10/20/2008
On Friday Oct 17, I took a group of college age young people to see Fireproof. We found the movie to be very enlightening: real people with real problems and real answers. The story line is excellent and easy for people of all ages to follow. The struggles of marriage were well depicted, yet with sensitivity. The process of both sharing and accepting Jesus shows the turmoil that most people experience; there is a war being fought for the hearts of men and women. Following the movie, we shared and prayed together. Today, Mon. Oct 20, I've ordered materials and we plan to do a congregational seminar followed by small groups. By the way, I've begun using to 40 Day Dare in my own marriage too.
Best wishes on your journey.
Gary J Weber - Pastor
10/20/2008
Our daughter had told my wife and I about the movie. The begining of the movie started as what I thought to be another chick flick and by the end I knew it was a great message. I wrote my wife a nice note and I feel this is the begining of a new start to our relationship. Thank you for bringing Christ into the movies and making such an impact on others
10/20/2008
Its going on a month since my husband and I went to go see Fireproof. We have been together for 14 years this Nov. with what I can say are minimal problems. He is a great man and feel very lucky to have him as my husband, and I, in turn try to be the best wife I can be. Fireproof opened my eyes to the one thing that lacked in our marriage...I was ignoring God. My husband would attend church alone or with our oldest child, while I slept in. My husband asking me to go with him..would go in one ear and out the other...my daughter thinking Morgan Freeman was God..didn't even motivate me to go to church. When I sat in the theater that night and felt so lucky that I couldn't relate to all the fighting or the threats of divorce...but I could relate to how Kirk's character kept saying he doesn't need God...but he really did. I haven't missed a day of church since that weekend. Not that Im a horrible person...but going to church at least adds positive to the person I am becoming...I hope this movie continues to do good..and grow strong in the number of times it is viewed.
10/20/2008
My husband and I went with another couple to see Fireproof. I loved the movie and he did too and he cried during the movie. I was really moved as well. Our marriage is not on the rocks, but it needs a lot of work. We don't argue a lot, but when we do, I feel like my world is falling apart. We injure each other with our words. I think we expect to much from each other and always seem to come up disappointed. I really want to try the Love Dare and I have bought the book, but for some reason, I am afraid to start it. I am not sure whether or not to ask my husband to do it with me, or if I should do it by myself. I just am afraid of failing at it. I keep wanting it to be the perfect time to start, but I know I should just start it now....so maybe I will....and maybe I'll ask him tonight if he will do it with me.
10/19/2008
My husband and I have been married for 8 years. While our marriage has been decent, I wonder if it could be better. There has been alot of ugly things said during the course of the 8 years. Divirce has crossed my mind several times but I kept saying to myself I was in this for the long haul.
We kind of keep to ourselves, which I like sometimes and hate sometimes. My husband watches tv and/or plays video games in our bedroom from the time I get home from work till bedtime. I make jewelry and/or watch tv/play games on the computer from the time I get home till bedtime. Kinda stinks because I would like to spend time with him at night sometimes. The weekends we try to spend time together by going to garage sales or shopping, we always end up arguing, everytime.
I took our daughter (without him) to the movie, it was so good, before the movie ended I was trying to figure out how I could get ahold of the Love Dare, I thought that it might be of some help to make our marriage better. So when I saw the website after the movie was over I came right home, sat down and signed up for the website and even ordered the book. I can't wait to get started.
Beader
10/19/2008
My name is Bob and I have been married for almost 16 years. We have a son 14 and a daughter that is 17. Recently I returned from a business trip only to be greeted at the door with I want out and I am not happy. In the beginning of our marriage, life was great for the first few years but with military deployments and moves every three to four years we seemed to start growing apart. We have always had different lives but always met in the middle. Apparently for her there has been times before that she’s has wanted to leave but didn't. Since the last move and my retirement from the military, we have settled here in our current location. It has been up and down for the past few weeks one minute she wants out and then at the next she doesn't, then I want out because the harder I try the more she pulls away.
Some friends recommended the movie and it was like I was watching our lives on the screen. We are both looked at as heroes in our profession. Everyone constantly tells me how great she is and everyone constantly tells her how great I am but on the homefront there is a lot of anger and frustration between the two of us. Apparently things have been building in her a lot longer because I am hearing of things that I did that bothered her six or seven years ago (nothing worth a divorce) I cried through the movie because it hit so deep in my heart. I was able to see both sides of our lives from the outside.
Even though I just saw the movie, I was doing the love dare for a while now. Just about two weeks ago, after looking for a new place to live I decided that I hadn't done everything that I could do to try and save the marriage, so I began my own love dare journey (pre-movie). I vowed not to get angry no matter what the cause, I began to show kindness, compassion and etc, etc. I sat in the movie saying tried that and got the same reaction that Caleb got and I knew exactly how he felt. Even the “getting right with God” hit right in my heart, I have been running from God for a long time now. I grew up in a Christian home where we went to church but throughout my military career I always worked shift work and weekends. I know these are just excuses and I shouldn’t have but I let God fall out of my life. This movie shows me that no matter what happens with us I still need Him in my life. We have started looking at churches in our area. As for my marriage, we are still in the same house and things are a little better (I got to go to a movie with her) but I am still on one side of the house while she is in the other.
With faith there is always hope.
10/17/2008
Ok. My husband and I have been married for almost 5 years, together for 7. We got married in lust, had children in a rush because I was dying for them after a miscarriage and we got into debt head over heels by year one. We have always lived with his family and so from the beginning things have been rough. We love each other, but the last year has just about knocked the life out of us. We have two kids, I work full time, pay all the bills and take care of everything while he goes to school. It has been SO hard. We are both Christians and we have never considered divorce, but neither of us have been very happy lately. This movie changed us forever! It helped us to see marriage as a COMMITMENT and not a CONTRACT....you know...if you keep your end of the deal I will love you. And like SO many women here, I too was convicted, unexpectedly. I was taking HIM to be changed and never knew how much God would touch my heart too! THANK YOU for making this movie. Today is my day ONE of the love dare and I'm so excited!
10/17/2008
after watching fireproof it increased my faith 100% I just odered the 40 day book and will try it and see if it reconnects me and my huband. This movie was such a blessing. after 15 years of marriage and three kids that I put before anyone. I have finally come too the point in my life that I have to except my part in all of this. and finally ask for GOD'S HELP
This movie is a blessing..... GOD BLESS
Lisa
10/16/2008
Several weeks ago our pastor started talking about Fireproof. Two churches were going together to get a theater and get tickets for the movie. He also decided to do a 6 week bible study based on the movie. My husband and I signed up for the bible study. I remember thinking "this is just what we need. this will get Tim's attention and set him straight." I was so encouraged the 1st week, but by the 2nd & 3rd weeks we were tense and our relationship was strained. But I kept praying. The funny thing is, as I was praying for God to change Tim, I was the one he was convicting and changing. When we went to see Fireproof in the theater, we made it a "date" night. It was so exciting!! As I watched the movie, I saw myself in so many ways and felt God again speaking to me. Tim is a fireman and Fireproof has spoken to both our hearts. The changes in us continue and we are having a wonderful time rediscovering each other and healing the hurts.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.......God is Good!!!
10/16/2008
I went to see Fireproof with my two youngest sons last Saturday. I have been legally separated from my husband for almost 5 years. Our family has suffered tremendously due in large part to my husband's pornography addiction. Even though the topic of pornography was subtle in the movie, I think you did a fantastic job conveying not only the emotional/physical distance it creates in a marriage but, also, the disgust and frustration of the wife. I only wish my husband would have canceled our internet service or even thrown out the stupid computer. I cry every time I think about the husband replacing the computer with roses and a card saying "I love you more." Thank you for creating and producing a wonderful movie. God bless you all.
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