C.H. Spurgeon's Morning Devotional
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"Let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall."-1 Corinthians 10:12
    
    It is a curious fact, that there is such a thing as being proud of grace. A man says, "I have great faith, I shall not fall; poor little faith may, but I never shall." "I have fervent love," says another, "I can stand, there is no danger of my going astray." He who boasts of grace has little grace to boast of. Some who do this imagine that their graces can keep them, knowing not that the stream must flow constantly from the fountain head, or else the brook will soon be dry. If a continuous stream of oil comes not to the lamp, though it burn brightly to-day, it will smoke to-morrow, and noxious will be its scent. Take heed that thou gloriest not in thy graces, but let all thy glorying and confidence be in Christ and His strength, for only so canst thou be kept from falling. Be much more in prayer. Spend longer time in holy adoration. Read the Scriptures more earnestly and constantly. Watch your lives more carefully. Live nearer to God. Take the best examples for your pattern. Let your conversation be redolent of heaven. Let your hearts be perfumed with affection for men's souls. So live that men may take knowledge of you that you have been with Jesus, and have learned of Him; and when that happy day shall come, when He whom you love shall say, "Come up higher," may it be your happiness to hear Him say, "Thou hast fought a good fight, thou hast finished thy course, and henceforth there is laid up for thee a crown of righteousness which fadeth not away." On, Christian, with care and caution! On, with holy fear and trembling! On, with faith and confidence in Jesus alone, and let your constant petition be, "Uphold me according to Thy word." He is able, and He alone, "To keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy."
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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

In Stores Today! Abel's Field movie

This movie review has a giveaway along with it read to the bottom and find out how you can win a copy 
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About Abel's Field
Left motherless by tragedy and abandoned by his father, high school senior Seth McArdle (Samuel Davis) faces enormous pressure as he strives to support his little sisters. At school, he endures the daily bullying of the football team. But fighting back only finds him singled out for punishment and assigned to an after-school work detail under the supervision of the reserved groundskeeper, Abel (SOUL SURFER’S Kevin Sorbo). Much to his surprise, Seth discovers that Abel may be the only one who truly understands his struggles. As dark times lure Seth toward desperate measures, the reluctant Abel may be the one person who can point him back toward the light.

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Rated PG
Release date 1/22/13
I was able to review this movie this weekend and it was a wonderful family movie.  You feel for Seth as he tries his hardest in the situation he is given.  He must make the choice of doing what it right in every situation no matter how hard the peer pressure is put on him.  A lesson that all must learn.  This movie isn't all about sports though there are some sport scenes, it isn't about romance though Seth does take a girl on a date.  It is about doing what is right.  Though it is posted as PG it was for brief smoking/drinking scene, violence little scuffle in the school hallway/locker room etc, a school break in those kind of things.  No bad language or sex scene though. 




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7 comments:

  1. rubynrebaJanuary 22, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    It would be very hard for a high school boy to take care of his family. It looks like a wonderful story.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    It is a family movie

    GrandMaC

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  3. Daniel MJanuary 22, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    haven't seen Kevin Sorbo in anything a quite a while - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com

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  4. KayMJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    I would like to win the movie to watch with my grandchildren. It is very hard for kids to do the right thing. I think the movie might be helpful in that regard.
    may_dayzee(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    I like that it shows how this young man stands up under adversity and pressure and I would love to see how Abel is a help and mentor to him. Oh and I love Kevin Sorbos acting!
    marypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  6. GlogirlJanuary 24, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    I'm intrigued by this movie as it sounds family friendly with lots of teachable moments and life lessons to learn.

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    I like that its a movie we can watch as a family.
    Katie

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