B Certain Texas

Last night at "Letters from Dad" one of the guys at my table talked about his wife being a Proverbs 31 wife. I had never heard that phrase before. So last night and further today it sent me on a little bible and internet quest. here is what I have found...

The Seven Principles of the Proverbs 31 Woman

The Proverbs 31 Woman...

Pursues an ongoing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Loves, honors, and greatly enriches the life of her husband, encouraging and supporting his leadership within his family and his church.

Nurtures the next generation, shaping and molding the children who will one day define who we are as a community and as a nation.

Creates a warm and loving environment for family and friends.

Is a faithful steward of the time and money God has entrusted to her.

Speaks with wisdom and faithful instruction as she encourages others and develops godly friendships.

Shares the love of Christ by extending her hands to help the poor and opening her arms to the needy.

I found that I too am married to a Proverbs 31 woman. Every day I thank God for bringing her into my life and making it complete.

This coming Friday- September 26, 2008 - a new movie will hopefully be coming to a theater near you. It is entitled "Fireproof". It was made by Alex and Stephen Kendrick and Sherwood Christian Church in Albany Georgia. They are the same people who made "Facing the Giants" back in 2006 and Flywheel previously.

This story centers on a firefighter who is facing what he sees as the end of his marriage. the Movie stars Kirk Cameron - here he is talking about the movie on the Today Show and here as well. During the interviews he talks about a plot device that is used in the movie called "The Love Dare".

I cannot urge you enough to stand up for this movie and what it stands for. Here is a link talking about the power of the book even before the movie comes out. This move (as well as "Facing the Giants") is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America for having thematic material as well as some peril. I believe that this is code for some people have objections to a movie that puts God First. Isn't that crazy?

I will be there this weekend with my wife to support what I believe will be another great movie. No, I don't believe that it will win any awards for acting or cinematography, but a great movie with a great message.

Don't tell Tammy but I am on dare 14 of 40. I know that I cannot change my wife and in fact I don't even want to try. But I can change my heart, and I can be a better husband and friend. Won't you take the dare with me?

Where I Am... Well that a deep subject starter.
I am ...
45 years old
Married to Tammy for 11 years
Father to Cooper who is 8
Master to Laddie, Casey and Jessie - all Border Collies ages 12, 11 and 3 months
Own an Allstate Insurance Agency for 24 years
Live in Texas for 24 years
Avid Mississippi State University supporter and fan
Love Baseball
Christian - attending FUMC Mansfield
Bourbon aficionado - although I don't drink that much