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3/6/2009
I saw fireproof 2 weekends ago because one of my husband's coworkers found out that my husband and I had been having problems and he thought it would be a good idea for us to see it. We had been having problems of just fighting for dumb reasons and forgetting why we had gotten married to each other when we were so in love almost 3 years ago. That same morning we had gone to Marriage counseling for the first time ever and then the movie was just perfect. I never imagined it to be so beautiful and to have such a strong message for all of us out there. I had to have my parents watch it because my parents have been married for 24 years and it's been difficult too. Both my husband and my father cried and of course my mother and I cried even more. I totally recommend this movie and my marriage has been great for the past two weeks because we have been trying to be the way we were before at the beginning something I didn't think could happen again and we don't even think going back to marriage counseling is necessary all we need is God.
Miriam
3/5/2009
3/5/09
My Husband and I have been married for almost 10 years and have been growing apart for the last year and I want it to stop. My parents bought the movie for us to watch and we did but I do not think it met as much to him as it did to me. He did say it was a good movie but I know I got more out of it then he did. I want to do the Love Dare and get our marriage back. I love him very much and I know somewhere inside him he still loves me. Just pray for us.
Melissa
Melissa
3/5/2009
My husband and I decided to finally sit down and watch this movie last night having bought it a month ago. I was not expecting anything from him, however I was very interested in the movie. To my surprise, he sat thru the whole movie and as it got to parts I was crying at, he was, too. At the end he asked me if I would find him a Love Dare book and I said yes. He said he never really realized just how bad he treated me or took me for granted. This movie has saved my marriage and makes me want to work on it more than ever before.
Kristi
3/3/2009
I rented the movie last night not knowing what it was really about. I watched it with my husband who normally watches action movies and to my surprise we were both touched by this movie. It is so powerfull!!! So many times we have been angry at eachother and we are both too proud to stop it and it gets bigger and bigger. Watching that on screen made us feel a bit silly of how we sometimes act. We decided today that even though we didn't think there was anything wrong with our marriage there are lots of things wrong and we need to fix it now before its too late. I am ordering the book and taking the 40 day challange. Every one of us should be proud to be willing to work at our relationships and not take the easy way out and walk away!! Kudos for all of us!!!
3/3/2009
My husband and I are seperated and have been for 4 months now. I saw Fireproof and bought a copy for my husband. He actually accepted and said he would watch. As for me, it was like watching my life on screen (but a cop instead of a fireman). Not since The Passion, have I promoted a movie so much. God really speaks and I intend to listen. Just pray for me and my husband.
Sabrina
3/3/2009
I placed the movie in the dvd and expected my husband to get up and go watch another tv or yet fall asleep. He watched the entire movie never getting up or closing his eyes. I prayed that it would convict him and whether it did or not he watched.
linda
3/3/2009
I rented the movie, not knowing what really to expect. But as me and the man im with watched, the more and more it seemed to be us on TV, the movie was everything our relationship has came too. The more we watched the more we saw what we were doing to each other and our love. But, with the ending of the movie, it made us want to try harder in saving our relationship together that has been a spiral downward. We're both tired of all the hate that we show each other, and now, seeing the movie, want nothing but, to make everything better and stronger in our realtionship.
heather
3/3/2009
My husband and I have been seperated for a month due to an affairthat happened almost 2 years ago. We decided to watch the movie last Thursday. Our exact situation with the doctor and all. Through this time of seperation and watching the movie, we have dedicated the next 40 days to relearning each other and allowing God to bind us together.
tosha
3/2/2009
I watched the movie last night. A friend had suggested it to me weeks ago and it finally happened. Earlier in that day, I went over to the home of my ex-fiance's parents to gather all of my things that she took when she moved out or that I was storing there. I told everyone that I just wanted to be done. Her mother had very encouraging words for me.
While watching the movie and hearing Caleb and his wife say word for word things that I've said or had said to me, I was truly moved. I went thru almost an entire box of tissues. My ex is out of town and I talked to her mother. I'm taking a copy of the movie over to their house and I hope that she will watch it. Please pray for me as I start my journey. I love her with all of my heart and I'm not going to give up. God had me watch this movie on this day. I thought everything was finally over for a reason and now, I'm forever changed. I pray that it's not too late and I will do everything I can to truly learn how to LOVE the person that I do love.
Bracken
3/2/2009
I sat watching the movie with my husband of almost 23 years and my 14 year old daughter who was also in tears as we saw Caleb & Catherine's story unfold. My marriage has had a few tiny hiccups but nothing like some of the stories I have heard, nor on the scale in the movie.
I want to take the Love Dare if only to make sure that I never take my husband for granted... and to make sure he knows that I love him for who he is and because I want to build on the strengths that are already there in our marriage. The old saying "If it ain't broke, why fix it" is definitely not true in this case. Unconditional love is so liberating... for ourselves and for others. It dawned on me, I can also use the Love Dare with my children as well. I know I will have to modify some of the days but I made a promise to God today and I have drawn a line in the sand. I am going to aim for a peaceful loving home environment for everyone who lives in and who visits our house. I feel blessed that I have children who are serving in the house of God and who have had the love of both myself and my husband, but I know how I have damaged their spirits at times with harsh words. God has been gracious to forgive me but I know that with that forgiveness I want to move on and to reach out to them and others with the God kind of love. I can remember reading a greeting card saying that said "Love means never having to say you're sorry". I thought that was so deep at the time, but now I know that it should have read "Love means never forgetting to say you're sorry."
God bless
Bev in Oz
3/2/2009
My husband and I watched this movie. Emotions were high. After watching this I instantly went and ordered two copies of the book from this website. One for me and one for my husband. We will start this 40 day love dare and hope for the best. Everyone's marriage can improve. Thank You so much.
3/2/2009
This movie is a blessing from God. My husband and I watched the movie together and I'm excited for Love Dare.
Karen
3/2/2009
Me and my husband watched the movieand started the love dare. I could not stop crying during and much after. I don't know if it was the Lord speaking to me or if it was just the love portion. I guess they go together. I am not sure how much my hudband is in to the process but we shall see and pray for a happy ending.
Erica
3/2/2009
Hello,
My husband and I watched Fireproof this weekend and I have to say I was left in tears. It's amazing how much work it is to keep a marriage healthy and strong. And it takes both the husband and wife to make a marriage work...with God's help, of course. I found the movie to be very inspiring and makes me want to do the 40-day love dare. I know my husband loves me and I love him very much, but I know there's got to be more than just the emotions to have a good marriage. I can recall being in a marriage like Caleb and his wife...my ex-husband was very much like Caleb's wife, I was very miserable. My husband and I will be validating our marriage through our church some time this year, God willing. I look forward to spending the rest of my life with the partner God has chosen for me, my husband Rocky. I can't wait to start using the tools on your website to help build a stronger foundation in our marriage. Thank you!
Sonia
3/2/2009
My husband and I watched the movie this past weekend and I loved it. Our marriage is very good right now. We have been attending church and becoming more spiritual prior to seeing the movie. Each of us has been married once before so I think that we should use this as a tool to make aour marriage stronger and lasting. My best friend finds herself in a failing marriage and I told her that they had to watch this movie together and to my surprise her husband got on line to see where he could find the love dare. I really hope that this will be a useful tool for them. Perhaps the love dare will send them on their way to fixing what is wrong in both of their lives. Only good things can come from this experience.
Bridgett
3/2/2009
I’d seen the movie on the shelf and also previewed it on the rental store’s monitor several times. On one occasion, I picked up the movie, quickly skimmed the review and put it back. Yesterday, there wasn’t much to rent so I decided to rent Fireproof. I was also feeling pretty down after yet another week of relationship issues with my boyfriend of 1.5 years. After really taking the time to read the review, this movie seemed ideal for the mood I was in. Well, to say the least, I cried uncontrollably! What a powerful movie! How did I pass this one by so many times and rent garbage that I would fall asleep on!! I knew I had to buy the book, The Love Dare. I checked it out on the internet the following morning and bought the book the same day. I am always hopeful that God has a plan for me to love and be loved and renting this movie was part of his plan. Whether it be with my current boyfriend or someone else. Only God knows!
Shirley
3/2/2009
i just watched fireproof yesterday with my husband words cant explain..its fun y how gods workds in youre life just earlier tbat day me and my husband wer talking bout all the problems in our marriage we were goin togo out and have drinks but i was exhausted and told him lets rent a movie..today i will purchase the love dare..and he committed to go to church he said he wants to feel true happiness just like kaleb he even wants to watch the movie a second time lol!truly an awesome movie..ppl may not believe it but this saed my marriage and will help me love my husband as i should once again
amanda
3/2/2009
I recently watch the movie on yesterday, really could see my faults in my relationship. I cried, prayed, asked forgiveness and most of of I had to examime the person in the mirror "myself" to see where I had gotten off track. I am truly thankful for such a powerful spritiual movie.
3/2/2009
Both my wife and I sat down and watched the movie this past weekend. I even invited my parents and my aunt over to share in the experience. Each of us cried throughout the movie, as it opened up our hearts, to see situations in our own lives and have hope for the future. I once asked why can't my wife, parents and my friends take another step forward. I was told "be the change you want to see in others". Since seeing this movie I understand and have now purchased the Love Dare book.
Jason
3/1/2009
I just wanted to say that this movie really helps people that are not only having problems in marriage. It helps people that are engaged to be married. It showed me about how I can be with Fiance.
We both watched it togaether. I know that with the Lords help we can do anything. I would recomend to any one is the serrries called Love and Respect. We have been going through that serries and it has been a good asset.
Chip
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