Life's Most Important Lessons

The Woodpecker Might have to go! Some of life's most important lessons can be learned from Noah's Ark:

One : Don't miss the boat.

Two : Remember that we are all in this thing together.

Three : Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark.

Four : Stay fit. When you're 600 years old, someone may ask you to do something really big.

Five : Don't listen to critics; just get on with the job that needs to be done.

Six : Build your future on high ground.

Seven : For safety's sake, travel in pairs.

Eight : Speed isn't always an advantage. The snails were on board with the cheetahs.

Nine : When you're stressed, float a while.

Ten : Remember, the Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals.

Eleven : No matter the storm, when you travel with God, there's always a rainbow waiting...

Hubby and I had a little date last night for dinner and a movie. Amazingly enough, four of the five movies showing this week at our local theater actually have a PG rating. That has to be a first! We affectionalty call our local theater "Sticky Feet", due to the fact that our shoes literally stick to the floor when we step off the carpeted area to reach the seats we have chosen for our viewing pleasure. (The question here would be: "And HOW OFTEN do they mop the theater floors??" eeeeew!) Sticky Feet is only 10 minutes away and charges $3.50 for a first run movie...unlike the upscale theaters down the street that charge (read: steal) $8.50 a ticket. It is a rare date indeed that we will shell out that kind of money for what Hollywood has to offer.

Anyways, our movie choice last night was the new Evan Almighty. Although I won't recommend that you and your family run right out to view this film, Brad and I did basically enjoy it. Aside from several instances of taking God's name in "vain" (the standard "Oh my gawwwwdddd") it was fairly clean and family oriented. Don't go in thinking this is going to be a theologically correct reinactment of Noah and The Ark or a sound look at the character of God for that matter. This is a fictional comedy that upholds family relationships and gives a nod to God's presence in our lives. I wish I could give it a stronger recommendation, but I will say it was refreshing to see someone in Hollywood trying to make a step in the right direction. It made for a nice, light hearted outing with my man. For a more complete review, check out the Plugged In movie review web site by Focus On The Family. Hope you each have a wonderful weekend!!