Movie: Fireproof

My rating on a 1-10 scale: 9

Genre: Inspiring

Primary actors: Ken Bevel, Kirk Cameron, Erin Bethea

Length: About two hours

Time period: Present

Year it came out: 2008

My overall opinion: It was very good. I liked Courageous more (these movies were made by the same Christian producers), but this one was also pretty amazing. It’s a marriage story, but there are no sensual scenes. Alex and Stephen Kendrick, the producers, are very careful about that. It’s exciting, it’s sweet. Again, not a movie for little kids, but I’d say it’s fine for older ones. Check IMDB if you want more info. Great movie. Oh, btw, I really like Ken Bevel. :) He's an awesome actor and a wonderful character in this movie and the other.

Movie: Courageous

My rating on a 1-10 scale: 9.5

Genre: Inspiring

Series or set: The notable thing is that it’s made by the Kendrick brothers, who have also come out with three other movies: Flywheel, Facing the Giants, and Fireproof. The notable thing about that is that they’re Christian. So there isn’t swearing, unmarried people don’t kiss (even if they’re technically married in the movie), and it’s very clean.

Primary actors: Alex Kendrick, Ken Bevel

Length: About two hours

Time period: Present

Quote(s): Honor begins at home.

Year it came out: 2011

My overall opinion: Wow. What a movie. I saw it just after reading the book (written by Randy Alcorn, and based on the screenplay for the movie). It was amazing, and I really liked it. The opening scene is potentially the most attention grabbing opening scene I’ve ever seen…not to mention that it’s really really sweet. It is rated PG-13, so I don’t recommend it for little kids, but older ones? Totally. A little violence, a police chase or two… *smile* I cried through the whole thing, starting with the first scene. Okay, not quite constantly, but quite a bit. Normally, I hate movies that make me cry. But for some reason, I still came out of it loving this one. It’s got a strong Christian message, and truly is inspiring. Highly recommended.

Do Hard Things

Author: Alex and Brett Harris

Genre: How-to, inspiring

My rating on a 1-10 scale: 9.5

Type: Non-fiction

Number of pages: 241

My overall opinion: I don't think I have ever called a book inspiring before, and I've read a lot of books! But this one really was. I recommend it to every Christian teen who wants to use their teen years as the important time God intended them to be. A book worth buying! Amazing. I can't say enough about it! Find a copy and read it soon!