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10/20/2008
Our daughter had told my wife and I about the movie. The begining of the movie started as what I thought to be another chick flick and by the end I knew it was a great message. I wrote my wife a nice note and I feel this is the begining of a new start to our relationship. Thank you for bringing Christ into the movies and making such an impact on others
10/20/2008
Its going on a month since my husband and I went to go see Fireproof. We have been together for 14 years this Nov. with what I can say are minimal problems. He is a great man and feel very lucky to have him as my husband, and I, in turn try to be the best wife I can be. Fireproof opened my eyes to the one thing that lacked in our marriage...I was ignoring God. My husband would attend church alone or with our oldest child, while I slept in. My husband asking me to go with him..would go in one ear and out the other...my daughter thinking Morgan Freeman was God..didn't even motivate me to go to church. When I sat in the theater that night and felt so lucky that I couldn't relate to all the fighting or the threats of divorce...but I could relate to how Kirk's character kept saying he doesn't need God...but he really did. I haven't missed a day of church since that weekend. Not that Im a horrible person...but going to church at least adds positive to the person I am becoming...I hope this movie continues to do good..and grow strong in the number of times it is viewed.
10/20/2008
My husband and I went with another couple to see Fireproof. I loved the movie and he did too and he cried during the movie. I was really moved as well. Our marriage is not on the rocks, but it needs a lot of work. We don't argue a lot, but when we do, I feel like my world is falling apart. We injure each other with our words. I think we expect to much from each other and always seem to come up disappointed. I really want to try the Love Dare and I have bought the book, but for some reason, I am afraid to start it. I am not sure whether or not to ask my husband to do it with me, or if I should do it by myself. I just am afraid of failing at it. I keep wanting it to be the perfect time to start, but I know I should just start it now....so maybe I will....and maybe I'll ask him tonight if he will do it with me.
10/19/2008
My husband and I have been married for 8 years. While our marriage has been decent, I wonder if it could be better. There has been alot of ugly things said during the course of the 8 years. Divirce has crossed my mind several times but I kept saying to myself I was in this for the long haul.
We kind of keep to ourselves, which I like sometimes and hate sometimes. My husband watches tv and/or plays video games in our bedroom from the time I get home from work till bedtime. I make jewelry and/or watch tv/play games on the computer from the time I get home till bedtime. Kinda stinks because I would like to spend time with him at night sometimes. The weekends we try to spend time together by going to garage sales or shopping, we always end up arguing, everytime.
I took our daughter (without him) to the movie, it was so good, before the movie ended I was trying to figure out how I could get ahold of the Love Dare, I thought that it might be of some help to make our marriage better. So when I saw the website after the movie was over I came right home, sat down and signed up for the website and even ordered the book. I can't wait to get started.
Beader
10/19/2008
My name is Bob and I have been married for almost 16 years. We have a son 14 and a daughter that is 17. Recently I returned from a business trip only to be greeted at the door with I want out and I am not happy. In the beginning of our marriage, life was great for the first few years but with military deployments and moves every three to four years we seemed to start growing apart. We have always had different lives but always met in the middle. Apparently for her there has been times before that she’s has wanted to leave but didn't. Since the last move and my retirement from the military, we have settled here in our current location. It has been up and down for the past few weeks one minute she wants out and then at the next she doesn't, then I want out because the harder I try the more she pulls away.
Some friends recommended the movie and it was like I was watching our lives on the screen. We are both looked at as heroes in our profession. Everyone constantly tells me how great she is and everyone constantly tells her how great I am but on the homefront there is a lot of anger and frustration between the two of us. Apparently things have been building in her a lot longer because I am hearing of things that I did that bothered her six or seven years ago (nothing worth a divorce) I cried through the movie because it hit so deep in my heart. I was able to see both sides of our lives from the outside.
Even though I just saw the movie, I was doing the love dare for a while now. Just about two weeks ago, after looking for a new place to live I decided that I hadn't done everything that I could do to try and save the marriage, so I began my own love dare journey (pre-movie). I vowed not to get angry no matter what the cause, I began to show kindness, compassion and etc, etc. I sat in the movie saying tried that and got the same reaction that Caleb got and I knew exactly how he felt. Even the “getting right with God” hit right in my heart, I have been running from God for a long time now. I grew up in a Christian home where we went to church but throughout my military career I always worked shift work and weekends. I know these are just excuses and I shouldn’t have but I let God fall out of my life. This movie shows me that no matter what happens with us I still need Him in my life. We have started looking at churches in our area. As for my marriage, we are still in the same house and things are a little better (I got to go to a movie with her) but I am still on one side of the house while she is in the other.
With faith there is always hope.
10/17/2008
Ok. My husband and I have been married for almost 5 years, together for 7. We got married in lust, had children in a rush because I was dying for them after a miscarriage and we got into debt head over heels by year one. We have always lived with his family and so from the beginning things have been rough. We love each other, but the last year has just about knocked the life out of us. We have two kids, I work full time, pay all the bills and take care of everything while he goes to school. It has been SO hard. We are both Christians and we have never considered divorce, but neither of us have been very happy lately. This movie changed us forever! It helped us to see marriage as a COMMITMENT and not a CONTRACT....you know...if you keep your end of the deal I will love you. And like SO many women here, I too was convicted, unexpectedly. I was taking HIM to be changed and never knew how much God would touch my heart too! THANK YOU for making this movie. Today is my day ONE of the love dare and I'm so excited!
10/17/2008
after watching fireproof it increased my faith 100% I just odered the 40 day book and will try it and see if it reconnects me and my huband. This movie was such a blessing. after 15 years of marriage and three kids that I put before anyone. I have finally come too the point in my life that I have to except my part in all of this. and finally ask for GOD'S HELP
This movie is a blessing..... GOD BLESS
Lisa
10/16/2008
Several weeks ago our pastor started talking about Fireproof. Two churches were going together to get a theater and get tickets for the movie. He also decided to do a 6 week bible study based on the movie. My husband and I signed up for the bible study. I remember thinking "this is just what we need. this will get Tim's attention and set him straight." I was so encouraged the 1st week, but by the 2nd & 3rd weeks we were tense and our relationship was strained. But I kept praying. The funny thing is, as I was praying for God to change Tim, I was the one he was convicting and changing. When we went to see Fireproof in the theater, we made it a "date" night. It was so exciting!! As I watched the movie, I saw myself in so many ways and felt God again speaking to me. Tim is a fireman and Fireproof has spoken to both our hearts. The changes in us continue and we are having a wonderful time rediscovering each other and healing the hurts.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.......God is Good!!!
10/16/2008
I went to see Fireproof with my two youngest sons last Saturday. I have been legally separated from my husband for almost 5 years. Our family has suffered tremendously due in large part to my husband's pornography addiction. Even though the topic of pornography was subtle in the movie, I think you did a fantastic job conveying not only the emotional/physical distance it creates in a marriage but, also, the disgust and frustration of the wife. I only wish my husband would have canceled our internet service or even thrown out the stupid computer. I cry every time I think about the husband replacing the computer with roses and a card saying "I love you more." Thank you for creating and producing a wonderful movie. God bless you all.
10/15/2008
Me and my wife went to see the movie yesterday. I'm usually very confident that these types of movies will do us good, however I've always felt like our marriage, 5 1/2 years in the going, is just great! However this movie really made me put things into perspective. There is no way I can be a better husband if I don't allow God to love me, so I can learn to love myself correctly and learn about true love, so I can in turn TRULY love my wife.
Thank you so much for making such an amazing movie. I am taking this challenge. I just ordered 2 Love Dare Books, one for myself and for a friend whose marriage is going through some difficult times. We're going to go watch the movie again with them. I can't wait to begin to learn more about God's TRUE LOVE, and in turn to LOVE my wife MORE!!!
10/15/2008
My husband and I saw the movie the first time with our church group. We took my parents back to see FIREPROOF because they have been married almost 55 years and even though I know they love each other ... it's very tense in their house.
Mom rolls her eyes at the way Dad talks to her. Dad is very short with her and says hurtful words. My husband and I prayed for weeks before we took them to the movie that God would soften their hearts and help heal and enrich their marriage.
After the movie, while we were still in the theatre, we presented them with The Love Dare book. I cried while I asked them to use the book because I felt so emotional. I only want them to see God at work in their marriage.
Both Mom and Dad thanked us for taking them to the movie and promised to use the book. I'm still praying for more feedback over the next 40 days.
10/15/2008
I have been married for 15 years and have two children. My husband and I are seperated but still living in the same house. We are getting ready to file for divorce. I saw online about Kirk Cameron's latest movie "Fireproof" and it sounded very interesting so for the first time, I decided to go to the movies all by myself. What a remarkable movie!!! I was so moved by the message the movie had. I could relate to a lot in the movie. I think I am going to suggest to my husband that he go and watch it himself.
My concern is I think there has been so much damage in our marriage that it may be at the point of no return. I have been unfaithful in the marriage twice with the same man and it has truly hurt my husband beyond words. So it is hard to say at this point if its too late or not. Only time will tell.
10/15/2008
hi everybody, me and my wife just got back from seeing the movie and did it ever hit home. we have been married for 6 years and been together for 15 and i thought i knew everything about love and this movie has change my view.we are going to take the 40 day dare and see if our marraige improves. i pray to god and hope he gives me the courage and strenght to do this we will write back and let you know how its going
10/14/2008
We just went to see the movie on saturday and it really got me and my wife a lot closer since we can relate to a lot of the movie. We are going through a lot of problems the past couple of months and even contemplated divorce a couple of times.We are trying to get closer to god so we can make our marriage work.
10/14/2008
Me and my wife are going through a legal seperation right now. My great brother took me to see the movie and all i can say about it is it makes you open you eye and heart to a new idea. I believe in god but I have not talked to him in a long time. When i was a kid I was forced to go to class at my church for confermation. it put a real sour tast in my mouth about religion in general. But it took rock bottom for me and the guidence of my brother and his pastor to bring back to god. The movie got me excited about the choice I have made because it was like watching my life on the big screen. My brother gave me the Love Dare book, and I started to do that night after the movie. It started of to be farly easy to accomplish to dares but now that I am on day 14 it is getting very challanging to do because i do not live with my spouse and it seems to be that most of the dares are for tthose who are still with there spouse in the same house. I have asked my pastor to help me get through the tough times but I know that it is realy my task to do but I just need a little help. My wife Jessie has been so hurt as well as I, but i heal a little faster than her, I'm sure that god has aided in that process. We have established a good friendship, which is what she wanted to do, but my biggest down fall is having "patience" the first dare. I just want to hold her hand, huge her, and tell her that I love her, which is very true. I have leaned on god for alot of support. I spend as much time with my kids as well with my wife. I can only hope that she has seen the path I have chosen take for me to heal, but It is hard to know if that has made her think differently about me. I have a very positive out look on being with my wife and kids and to have a very loving and spirituil life together, but at least I will have my kids and GOD!!!!! A little info I left out is that we have been together for 12 years and married for 6 years. Thank you to all the people and GOD that have lead me to this path.
10/14/2008
My husband and I went to see the movie on October 12th, his birthday. We unfortunatly are living seperately at the moment, but I heard of the movie and called and asked if he would go to the movie with me. When the movie was over and we got into the car, he turned to me and asked "Is this supposed to be a message to me?" I immediately started to cry because I felt like, if he had to ask that question, then the movie had to have stirred something inside. The next day I sent him the link to the website. I love my husband very much and I hope that he will do this with me and we can fix our marriage.
10/14/2008
I met Carol almost 2 years ago and we started a fast relationship. Carol was already a follower of Christ and I, a Jew, would never hear of such a thing. Carol was truly the most beautiful woman I have ever met, but I was a selfish jerk and a womanizer. Carol did so much for me and tried so hard to win my heart. But i just took advantage of her kindness and took it for granted. Somewhere along this journey I found the Lord and started in light of the Holy Spirit. Carol was there when I recited the "sinners prayer" and even helped me along the path to get to know Christ even more. I started to feel the changes in my life and knew it was the holy spirit working on me. Last Christmas, I asked Carol to marry me and she said "yes". I realize now, that I still didn't know that I had the woman I loved more than anything or anyone, engaged to me. So, of course I took her for granted even more. After all she wanted me to ask her to marry her; so what else did I need to do? I gave her what she wanted; or did I? I started to be more focused at work and started to exercise on a regular basis and lost about 25 pounds. My body was starting to feel good and business was started to show signs of life. But I forgot one thing..., CAROL!. She started to fade away and we started to bicker and argue. We both started to feel like neither of us belonged together and our actions to each other made that quite obvious. About 2 months ago, we broke up over a disappointment. Then about a week later we got back together. We tried to make it work but, we both knew we were not resolved yet. About 3 weeks ago, in a selfish, bitter action, I asked a woman who I had spoken to years ago, to go have a coffee with me. I asked in an e-mail and of course Carol read the e-mail. Carol instantly threw in the towel. I told her "fine!", I don't care anyway and told her it was her fault and we shouldn't be together anyway. Days passed. On the radio and in church, I kept hearing about the movie "Fireproof" (funny, how the lord will always let you hear what you need to hear, if you just listen). Well, after 3 weeks of not talking to Carol, I sent her an e-mail asking her to meet me at the movie theatre at a certain time. I waited for her response all day. I wasn't sure if she would come or what we would say to each other if she did. Well she showed up and gave me a hug. We watched the movie and talked for a while over dinner afterwards. I knew that I had to act fast, because I finally realized that I truly love her. In the movie, the first day of the "Love Dare" was revealed. I instantly acted patient during dinner. We talked for a while and she told me that we might be able to be friends but nothing more. I went home and downloaded the sample pages of the book and ordered it. I followed it everyday so far, with careful thought to each of the actions. Day "4" is tomorrow and it is her birthday. During the past year, she has asked me to help her around her house. You know, with things like gardening, planting and fixing stuff in general. I never had the time, or maybe never took the time. Well the past 3 days have not been easy for me, but I have kept to the plan. Tomorrow, her birthday, I am taking the day off and I am going to her house. I bought plants and mums and a rose bush. I bought Mulch and even bought the shower door for the bathroom that needed a replacement. I can't thing of anything that I would rather do on her birthday then some of the things I should have done all year. Pray for me to have the guidance and strength and patience to show her all the love in my heart. I truly have never shown anyone, even her, this much love. The amazing part is that I realize I am doing it to show her love, not to get her back. Oh, yes I want her back and I want to ask her to marry me again, but this time it will be for real and our marriage will be under the guidance of the Lord. I wish you all luck on your journey, I hope to tell you of a happy ending to this story.
Larry Steinhouse
10/14/2008
My husband and I went to see the movie a few hours ago. Couldn't wait to look on the website and share our reactions. This year especially has been tough for us. The thought of divorce has crossed my mind several times this year. I thought he didn't understand my hurt and how serious it got. He just kept plunging into his work. After the movie, neither of us could even stand up and get to the car. We both were crying. He turned to me in the theater and said "sorry for being such a bad husband. I need your help to make things better." He stopped me on the way to the car and hugged me and said "sorry" again. I am a marriage counselor and was having a hard time helping my marriage. Ironic, huh? I know marriage problems take two people and healing takes two people. We have begun our journey to healing. Pray for us!
10/13/2008
We wnet to see the movie yesterday after church service. I am a firefighter and enjoyed that as[ect of the movie. I did not expect to take away from the movie as much as I did. While our relationship is strong, we both have found things we need to work on. We are not yet married, but, with what light the Lord has shined on our needs for our marriage as well as the blessing we have in finding each other. We will have a strong, Fiathfull (to both each other and the Lord) and fullfilling marriage. I recommend this movie to anyone and everyone, Married, Engaged, Single, Widowed or Divorced. I promise you will get something out of it. Be Blessed
A Blessed Man
10/13/2008
I saw Fireproof yesterday with my 16-year-old daughter. My ex-husband (her father) divorced me three years ago and I saw many similarities between the film and my own experience. All I can say is I wish someone, anyone, had made an effort to help save our marriage--a friend, a family member, a church elder...anyone, during the two years we were separated. Not one person did in our case, and I believe it could have made all the difference. If someone like the father in the movie had given my ex-husband the 40-day love dare it might have saved our marriage. Instead, in our case, everyone just threw up their hands and said, "He wants out, and what can anyone do?" Our society once was known as christian, but we are perhaps the worst nation on Earth as far as divorce rate. Instead of accepting that spouses are just another disposable commodity, I hope this film serves as a wake-up call to people to care enough about their friends to reach out to those with failing marriages...to throw them the life preserver they need, which is the Love Dare. At least my daughter now knows about it, understands what happened to her parents' marriage better, and chances are she won't suffer the same fate.
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