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Voiceless {Movie Review}

When I was contacted by Icon Media and asked to review a movie for Christian Cinema, I leapt at the opportunity.  Once I read the film synopsis, I was completely drawn in and couldn’t wait to watch it.  And I was blessed to have a private screening of Voiceless!

As someone who has not only a strong opinion on abortion but also had their life spared by adoption, I can testify that the movie hits home. What they are telling us is it’s time to take a stand for the voiceless! As I’ve said before, we must stand for life. We must be a voice to the nations. If not us, then who? Who will speak out for these little ones?

In the myriad of pro-life films, Voiceless stands out as…well, first and foremost, it stands out. Whether by accident or design, the story of Voiceless is unlike any other movie in the mini-genre of films that speak out against abortion. The recently discharged soldier who had a rough upbringing, found God and now is running a community outreach program; his wife who, in the end, has to take a step of faith and stand beside her husband; and the teenage girl that has to choose between having her baby and getting kicked out of her home or having an abortion.
 

There were so many powerful key points made in the movie.  What it means to be pro-life, taking a stand even when you’re the only one standing, reaching out to broken people even when it’s messy, a church more concerned with numbers and appearing politically correct and following a convicted heart.
There was one quote in the movie that really struck me and left me wondering if we as a Christian community, and myself as a Christian, are doing enough to stand for the voiceless.  

The church has become more like a lamp tucked under a basket than a pillar of light on top of a hill.

In life, we have to make choices and they aren’t always easy.  In Voiceless, Jesse had to make a choice.  Is he going to take the easy way out and back off, which is what everyone wants him to do, or will he face a major confrontation which will require him to put everything on the line…not just his job, but his freedom and marriage as well.

And last but not least, faith. Voiceless is filled with the theme of stepping out in faith!  That through Him, we have strength.  The entire movie spoke so loudly of Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Voiceless is gripping, emotional, touching and quite powerful. It displays a perfect amount of love, faith, devotion, and strength. It gives a voice to those who have yet to be heard.

In theaters October 7

Voiceless is a good message-movie, and it makes its case smoothly and clearly, but it’s also an excellent drama. This is a movie that can be recommended for all ages!  I simply cannot say enough great things about this movie!  

Special thank you to Icon Media for providing me with a complimentary copy in exchange for my honest review. My review is my own personal opinion.

THIRTEEN | SWITCH LIVES

Today’s prompt: If you could switch lives with someone for a day, who would it be? Why?

This was a hard one and took quite a bit of thinking on my end. While my first response may have been someone famous where wealth abounds, I always kept coming back to the same person that I admire. Nicci Lynn from A Farmhouse Full.

Nikki is married to her high school sweetheart, and got married young like us. She has eight littles, just having her eighth one. She loves Jesus, she’s a crafter and she lives on a farm. She has many things my heart has dreamed of…a large family with lots of little feet running around the house and living on a farm.

I admire her ability to still look gorgeous daily, having her hair and makeup done, despite having 8 kids in her home.  It hurries me to not look a hot mess daily, and I only have two teenagers that basically fend for themselves.

Nikki is full of her love for Jesus, and always points to Him in every post or video she makes. She’s quick to give Him the glory for every aspect of her life. She’s an absolute joy to follow on social media!

You can find Nikki here:

Website – afarmhousefull.com
YouTube – www.youtube.com/user/AFarmhouseFull
Instagram – www.instagram.com/afarmhousefull

Where Were You?

It’s funny how thinking back to that day, you know EXACTLY where you were, what you were doing, what song was playing on the radio and what the weather was like. I was at work sitting at my desk when a woman came in and said “a plane just hit the world trade center“. At first, we all thought it was just a stray plane that wrecked into it. It didn’t take us long to learn differently. Soon after, we heard of a second plane going into the other building. We all rushed to the only office in the building that had a TV in it. I stood in that office, crammed full of people shoulder to shoulder, and watched as the towers fell. There were shocked gasps then the room fell completely silent as people tried to wrap their minds around what was really happening. We then heard of the third plane and we were told they were closing our building.

My first thought, once I realized we were under attack, was I wanted my babies in my arms. I wanted them with me so I could protect them. I wanted to hug and kiss them and keep them safe. I wanted to be surrounded by my family and have my husband’s safe arms around me. I left work and went straight to pick my kids up from daycare. I took them home and spent the rest of the day snuggling and cuddling.

My son remembers this day differently, as one of my “not so stellar” mama moments. I was in a hurry that morning and was running late for work. I had a toddler and a baby, mornings weren’t my friend most days. I was rushing and shushed them in the sitters door and left, forgetting to kiss them goodbye. The thought of that now makes my eyes well with tears. The sitter had the news on, as everyone in the nation did, and my son didn’t really understand what was going on. He just knew it was something bad. He spent the morning crying because his Mama didn’t kiss him. Isn’t it horrible that he still, to this day, remembers that clearly? Sigh. What that did do was make me slow down and take that extra 10 seconds to kiss my littles goodbye, even if it meant being late for work. Actually, I still to this day kiss my kids before bed every night and before they go to school or work in the morning.

I was never more proud to be an American than I was that day. That evening we got out our American flag and hung it on our front porch. Nearly every home or business you drove past had either a flag hanging or a sign showing their support for America.

That day we bonded as a nation. That day we knew, as a nation, that we needed God, we needed prayer and we needed hope. But oh, how quick we are to forget. Today, remember that day. Remember how quick we were to fall to our knees and cry out to God. Take some time today to thank Him, for everything.

Ps…And kiss your littles. Always.