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10/11/2008
My fiance and I went to see this movie last night. We were given free tickets to go see this movie from his sister because we were talking about not being together anymore and we have two kids. We somehow lost sight of what made us happy because we started focusing on the kids and bills. We forgot about each other. We went to see the movie and had no idea what it was going to be about or how good it was. It was just a blessing to have gotten to go see this movie at this crutical time in our relationship. It seemed to be a counseling device through movie. It helped us see that no matter what happens that we need to have GOD leading our way and we will never get lost again. I have ordered the lovedare book and excited about getting started when it comes. Thank you for creating this movie because some people may feel like they are too scared to go to counseling and share their problems. This movie can help those that have their pride in the way instead of their hearts. It opened up our eyes and it will do the same for you. Keep Jesus first and never give up on partner.
Kisha
10/11/2008
My husbands coworker told us to go see this movie. My hubby wanted to "preview it first" so he went to see it a few days ago and told me we HAD to see it together, but I had to bring tons of tissues, cause it was totally OUR LIFE. It took a while to find a sitter for our kids AND our dogs, but once we did, we had a nice date night. The crowd in the theater was HILARIOUS. Nothing but young couples (or should I say, women forcing their hubby's to go with them) There were comments made outlout through the movie from the audience that had my husband and I cracking up! All from the women, of course, lots of nudges to the men in certain parts. "uhhhhuhhh! amen, that's what I'm talking about, praise the lord!" we were so laughing!
The movie hit home in sooo many areas, but we also realized that we have it so much better than so many other people, and it made us feel SAFE that we are going to be OK.
We are only on day 2 of the book, but it's fun, cause we're doing it together!
On the way home my husband commented about the fact that maybe we should start going to church with the kids on Sundays. Praise the Lord, I've been waiting to hear those words for 10 years! I thank God for this movie and the perfect timing, because I've waited 10 years to have my husband say that we should go to church. This alone will bring us so much closer and will make us happier, I am sure of it!.
10/10/2008
I saw the movie last night while my wife was working late, I didn't know when it would be that we could see it together. We've seen our struggles this past yr, I've withdrawn from her in many senses and have never given her the love she deserved (I now realize) even from the very day we were married (3 1/2 yrs ago.) I can relate to the entire movie, the frustration, the mistrust, the unfeeling, the disrespect and the addiction that has plagued me for yrs. My wife at times feels I was never the man she thought she was marrying. With counceling, support groups, and involvement in church we (I) am getting back the life and the true feeling of God's love that is well expressed in this movie. Thank you to the writers, thank you to the directors, the entire crew and actors for your vision to give us a true life movie that everyone can learn from. I'm now allowing Jesus to come back into my life... it's been a hard tearfilled, fist-clenching journey, but I feel salvation coming and a production like this gives me encouragement.
10/10/2008
My husband is in the military, where there is also a high rate for divorce. Our town offered this movie free to anyone that serves in the military, government, law enforcement or fire fighters and their spouses so the opening day we went to see it. Wow it was a powerful movie. They actually were giving away a few copies of the Love Dare and if you had a note taped to the bottom of your chair you won a copy. With the theatre packed I was surprised when my husband won it. I think we have a pretty good marriage but there is always room for improvement and after seeing this movie I saw we had a lot more to work on. He didn't want to start the Love Dare until I got my own copy. I bought the Fireproof your marriage DVD series for couples also to help us and we have yet to start that. I guess he isn't as motivated as I am. So I went out and bought my own copy of the Love Dare. I am on day Four and am already seeing improvements. Its amazing how just little changes can make all the difference. Oh and he has no idea that I got the book. I am so excited to see God move in our marriage and family. I hope to hear how God is moving in yours.
10/10/2008
I am not married yet but my boyfriend and I went to see this movie on opening night. It touched us and opened our eyes to what love and marriage really is about. We know that marriage is not going to be easy but we didn't realize that it might take some work and it does hurt to know that there are people in this world who are living in a loveless marriage. My boyfriend and I are seriously talking about buying the love dare some where and taking it just to make our relationships stronger in many different ways. I also believe that everyone should see this movie. It has touched my life and I love it! Thank you to every one who worked so hard on this movie. It was and still is amazing!!!
10/10/2008
After seeing the movie “Fireproof” with not only my husband but our Growth Group “Military Couples” from our church (NORTH COAST CHURCH!!!), I am moved and touched. That movie opened my eyes and heart and reminded me what God wanted for my marriage with my husband.
We both have been thru 2 painful marriages/divorces. Not only are we trying to defeat all odds and make a marriage successful while my husband is in the Marine Corps, but we are also trying to follow Gods plan for us and our blended family.
We both bring 2 amazing little girls to our marriage and know that we want to show them how to live happily married while dealing with today’s world. We know that by teaching the scriptures and studying with them we are all on the right path.
I pray for all of you and your marriages and families. Today is a new day, treat it like your last and live each moment to the fullest. Know that the Lord is here to guide you thru, it’s time you sit back and give the Lord the steering wheel of your life.
-Heather
10/10/2008
Last night My fiance and I went to see Fireproof. The movie was amazing. I truly can not stop thinking about it and the lessons and all. My fiance is a volunteer firefighter so we went because we go see every new fire movie that goes out. About a month ago we were close to ending our relationship, it was to the point where he told me he was not sure if he was IN love with me anymore. Well, we decided to fight for us still and we have been doing really well. The movie hit home to both of us because of recently going through what we did. As a fireman he bottles up alot of his anger and emotion like most do but he, as well as I, cried several times through out the movie. I have just ordered the love dare book off amazon.com. Our relationship is getting better but I feel every relationship can be stronger so I am going to give it a go.
10/10/2008
Dear Fireproof team,
Thank you for holding the bar so high. In this word it seems that many married couples don't learn to communicate early in marriage. I had heard from our church about the movie in our bullitin and received a pre-recorded message from Kirk Cameron about the movie now in theaters. Then saw the book in the Family Christian Book stores. I mentioned wanting to see it. My husband "suprised" me with a day date while the children were both in school as we ventured to the theater wondering how this movie could impact our marriage. We laughed, cried, and held hands. We've been married 14 years--and we both truly GOT IT. Thank you for being couragous for talking about sensitive subjects, and for lovingly producing this movie. I especially appreciated knowing the kiss was actually with his REAL wife (and not an actress). Way to go! I've recommended the movie to others and hope they enoy it as much as we did. Thank you for stepping up and reaching out to the world. I can't wait to see what you produce next!
Love In Christ,
Darleen
10/9/2008
I retired from an Ohio Fire Department 2 years ago and can't believe how much this movie hit home. Our EAP coordiator told me years ago that the divorce rate in our police and fire department is near 80%, yes 80 %. I believe that a copy of this movie should be sent to of the fire stations in my hometown.
I will be ordering the journal for my wife and I. I feel very fortuate to have survived 29 years in the fire service and remained married to my wife for 26 years.Great movie!
10/8/2008
I just saw Fireproof. A friend of mine who is also having troubles in her marriage suggested my husband and I go see it. Well wishful thinking. I read one of my daily devotionals and someone's testimony and they mentioned the movie. I left home with our son and soon to be daughter a little over a week ago. Mean things were just being said and I couldn't take it anymore. Well after seeing the word "Fireproof", I immediately texted my spouse and told him he should treat himself and go see the movie. The Holy Spirit moved on my heart and I went to the matinee. Glory to God!!! The movie touched me and spoke to me in the area of patience. Something I do not have. I had been in prayer and mediation over our situation for months. Today because of the movie, I decided to go back home. The movie taught me to fight the good fight..... and to be the example for my husband of what a Christian should do. I do not want a divorce and I will fight for restoration of my marriage. The hardest part for me is not going back, but knowing what I'm going back to. Isolation. Non-communication. But i will stand on God's word, stay strong and believe that what God put together, let no man be asunder. Standing on the promises of our Lord and Savior. With HIM all things are possible. I may not be able to change my spouse's heart, But God can. And I need to be his friend.
10/8/2008
Well I just walked in the door from seeing the movie and all I can do is cry. It is amazing how close to my life this movie is. My husband is not a firefighter but a coach who is gone all the time and doesn't get paid for it, which leaves me to tend to our 2 year old, the house, the finances and I work a full time job, go to school and have a second job. I knew that he did this when we got married but how different is life when you have children. I have been fighting the battle to get him to love our family more than coaching for almost 5 years. I have fought, prayed, pleaded, and I am at the point where I just get mad and act like the woman in the movie. This makes my husband mad and frustrated but I don't know what else to do. I try to explain that if he would just act like he cared it might not be so bad but nothing ever seems to work. I have decided to take the 40 day challenge because I am truly ready to give up because I am tired of crying and watching my kid cry because he misses his daddy. I am going to try it and see if it changes the way I feel and maybe we can reconnect somehow. I feel like my home is a house and not a home. We just all sleep here and there is nothing else. I thank God for this movie and book and I hope it works.
10/8/2008
My wife and I just watched Fireproof and it really touched my soul. This movie was a biography of the first years of our marriage because I was able to see how I treated my wife with my addiction to pornography and how my expectations of what she "owed" me were something that she could not fulfill but only God could. I sat in my chair with tears rolling down my face realizing that I have neglected my wife through my own selfishness and wanting her to soothe my ego despite of the way I have treated her. I learned the true meaning of love and sacrifice in this movie and how much Christ wants us to make it. We almost parted ways via divorce but thanks be to Christ that we are still together and walking in unity.
10/7/2008
My husband and I went to see the movie last night with another couple. At one time or another, we were all wiping our eyes. Parts of the movie hit home for my husband and I from about 8 years ago in our marriage. We were in the process of getting divorced. At the time we had one daughter and I was 4 months pregnant with our second child. God was definitely taking care of us. He helped put our marriage back together and brought each of us closer to Him and to each other. We now have 4 children and have been married 14 years. We are definitely going to order the Love Dare. We also plan to take another date night night with other family and friends who are struggling in their marriages. God provided this movie at just the right time.
10/7/2008
my hubby and i saw the movie last night. and I got the love dare book today. I love this movie so much, it really hit home for me in so many was. I've been thinking about this Movie all day long and taling about it none stop. I will be getting my family members the love dare book for christmas this year. thank you God for putting this seed in someone to write this book/movie. People like me needed this so bad, a real answer to life issues.
10/7/2008
My husband and I watched the preview of the movie. We were mildly enthusiastic about seing the movie. Until one night we watched the making of the movie and were in tears. We have only been married since april of this year. We have been married previously and have 9 kids combined from our marriages. We have had a lot of problems with the teenage kids adapting. Different ways to think and discpline and prioritize were big issues for us. We watched the movie and realized we needed to change. We did well first week after the movie but were starting to fall short. So we have purchased the book (one for each of us) and are going to take the dare. This is coming after i was in the hospital for three days .. i think we realized being apart was not how we wanted it to be.. I pray we will be work this out.. With Gods guidance through His word we will I know.
10/6/2008
My husband and I went to see this on our 1st Anniversary. Like many other marriages on here we have also been having a few problems. Everyone says your first two years are usually the hardest. Fighting like cats and dogs about the smallest things. Finances are our biggest fight. We are living and learning. Its hard but we will get through this. My husband and I are starting this Love Dare today on our first anniversary and trying a new way about things. Hopefully this works!
10/6/2008
My parents have been married for 43 years and my mom is ready
to divorce. I tried to get them to see the movie, but no success. I went and
seen the movie, and I learned from it, and I am not married, nor do I have a boyfriend.
I have ordered the book and plan to give it to my Dad, I pray to the Lord that it will save
their marrage!! Thank you so much for the Movie, it really opened my eyes.
10/6/2008
My husband and I have been married 10 years and have 4 children. We have our struggles but for the most part things have been great. We went to the the movie with our 8 and 9 year old daughters. What a blessing. It opened our eyes in so many ways. I think we all go on auto pilot after some time. Our 9 year old daughter loved this movie.She came home and told everybody about it. The salt and pepper touched her heart. LOL. We are planning on getting the book this weekend. Thanks to all who were involved in the movie what a blessing.
10/6/2008
Wow is all I have to say. Last night my fiance and I went to see FireProof. Before we went to see it I've seen enough movie trailers that helped me decide it would be good to go an see. Thinking maybe my fiance would like to go. Well The night before I showed him a trailer and he was willing to go.
As I said we went to see it. Through the movie we held eachothers hands, laughed, smiled, and cried. This movie hit home on alot of things for us both. We have been through it all in the past 6 years that we have been together. Now that we are finally getting married this movie helped open our eyes. We are ready to make our lives together so much more then what it has been. More ready to be there for eachother.
I would suggest this movie to serious, engaged, married, starting over couples. A great movie all around for any realtionship. Also I would suggest this movie to those who have problems with believing in god when it comes to love. He is there for you even if things go wrong. Just have faith in him an he will bring peace in many different ways.
Believe in him believe in love.
10/6/2008
3 years ago I nearly lost my marriage and my family. My wife and I had been together for 8 years at the time. We had both been saved for most of our lives. In fact both of us were very committed to our own ministries. My ministry was in missions, and her's in Children’s ministries. After taking a serious promotion at work in 2004, I found myself married more to my job and the people at work, rather than my wife and family. In fact, like in the movie, I started to have an emotional relationship with a woman at work. This went on from September of 2004 through spring 2005. As I grew closer in the relationship, my marriage and family life quickly spiraled downward. The friendships I grew accustomed to at work drew me closer and closer into the world and away from my Savior. Even from my vision of world missions. At times, I even denied Christ or even wanting to be a Christian. I actually felt justified with my actions because this relationship wasn't physical. I can remember telling myself that as long as I never touched her, it wasn't adultery. Men, please note that women don't need to have physical relations with you like men do. As long as you give them emotionally what they need. they feel a bond to you that we men will never understand. Those were dark days. But we serve a BIG God and never will He leave nor forsake us. The Holy Spirit, through a series of events, (including a serious talking to by a family friend in the Lord) moved in me. I knew there was only one thing to do. I had to walk out of my job. I had to cut off the relationship. I had to surrender everything back to my Savior, Jesus Christ. On Mothers Day 2005, I called the woman up from my cell phone and told her that the relationship was over. It was like cutting my heart out. There's no other way to explain it. I fell at my wife's knees and begged for her forgiveness and she accepted. We prayed together for forgiveness and for Jesus to re-enter my life. The next day, (Monday morning) I went into the office and cleaned out my desk at 6AM and walked out of my job never to look back again. I changed my cell phone number and email address so that no easy contact could be made between the other woman and me. Now unlike the movie, I got to see the years after the "Re-dedication". I can say that as good as it was., there were bad days as well. There were many days of hurt and pain to work through. I wish I could share it all. I wish I could write a book about it someday. My wife and I don't want this to be in vain. We can't hold in the joy and freedom there is on the other side. We can easily see how couples throw in the towel so easily. It's so much easier to part ways than to stay and face the music. To hold your head in shame for months and months. To face your in-laws and tell them that I have not been faithful. In closing, I'd like to say to everyone. Don't keep the "parasites" in the dark or from each other. They will grow so big that before you know it, they control you. I can go on and on and on. But after all this is a blog. Thanks to the people that made this movie. This message will be heard loud and clear.
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