This weeks recommendations come from Amy at Life, Laugh, Love...Our Way. Amy has a super cute blog, she has two fur-babies, and she is an Air Force wife! Check out her blog and make sure you tell her I sent you!
Amy recommended that I watch Fireproof. Two other girls actually recommended the same movie, so I figured I'd be getting into something really good! I've seen Fireproof featured on a lot of blogs, but I'll be honest...I never really read those entries. Probably because I had no idea what the heck they were talking about.I liked the movie (even though it reminded me of a Lifetime movie.) I started off hating Caleb, then I loved him and hated Catherine. I think in the end I still didn't like Catherine, but according to the movie hatred is like murder, so I think I might be going to hell for saying that.
On a serious note, I watched the movie with Danny. I think watching that movie is good for a couple even if they aren't having problems. The Love Dares seem like a challenge and something that everyone should try. I'm curious to see what other dares they put in the book, since they only talk about a handful of them. So, since I own the book...I might as well pick it up and actually do it!
I realize this movie is a very Jesus-laced. Much like Caleb, I believe in God. While I like the movie, I do not like things that throw religion in your face....and basically telling me if I don't do certain things I'll be damned to hell. If you are a fan of the movie you will probably tell me that these are the same struggles that Caleb has, but I honestly I believe you do not have to show and talk about your religious beliefs in order to love God or even be a religious person.
Amy's book recommendation was anything by Jodi Picoult. After staring at a huge list of her books, I decided to read Change of Heart. And it was definitely a good decision.
Shay Bourne is a murderer who wants to donate his heart to the sister of his victim. He is on death row and set to be killed by lethal injection, which means he wouldn't be able to donate his heart. Maggie is a lawyer trying to change Shay's fate. Finally, Father Michael is trying to show that redemption doesn't need to be achieved through organ donation. Soon things start happening that no one can explain, is it possible that he's innocent? Or even something more...could he be Jesus?
I loved this book. Being a history major who studied religions who just happens to live really close the places mentioned in this book...it really hit home. There are a lot of characters, but in the end...each and every one of them are important. It really makes you think and take different points of view into consideration. Great book, I really loved it!
This is a very Jesus and Religion based review...and it gets even better with Amy's food recommendation: lamb. Get it, Lamb of God? Well, Amy's recommendation was Guinness braised lamb. Um..yum! Words can not even describe this dish...so instead, I'll leave you with this picture!
Awesome recommendations! Thanks so much Amy!
