Courageous

Last Friday the hubsters and I were kidless, so we decided to see the movie, Courageous, and we were so glad we did.  The people over at Sherwood Baptist keep one-upping themselves, and this time they pulled out all the stops.  They even have curriculum and study guide materials based on the premise of the movie so that men and families can continue the discussion.

The movie, Courageous, chronicles the very different journey's of five fathers and how they relate to their children.  The movie even explores their relationships' with their fathers, and how being a mentor and/or father-figure to those without is very important in our society.  They make a resolution or covenant with God to be the best fathers and husbands in His strength, of course some fall short and some dust themselves off and keep trudging the hard, but oh so rewarding road of fatherhood.

I actually enjoyed how the movie played on negative racial stereotypes to make a point, and they also presented many positive cultural aspects to combat the negative racial stereotypes.  You'll just have to see the movie to understand exactly what I'm talking about.  The characters displayed so much depth that everyone can identify with at least one character or one situation in the movie; you'll find yourself identifying with a character that you would least expect.

There were deadbeat dads, highly dedicated dads, unknown dads, just filling space dads, absent dads, praying dads, and I could go on!  They did an excellent job showing how having these various types of fathers can affect the children and the marriage relationship.

This movie is not suited for young children due to the intensity and heaviness of some of the subject matter.  I would definitely say, it's best for ages 11-13 and up.

Lastly, I love the way they didn't shy away from the Gospel, eventhough they were going all big screen.  I can only pray that God will use this movie to bring people closer to him and help the men in our world to become more like Him.  After seeing this movie, I was just so joyful, because I realized that I have a "courageous" man.  Please support this movie.

You can watch the trailer here!

Have you seen this movie?  Would you go see it?

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Minny's Famous Caramel Cake

By now I'm sure everyone has heard of The Help movie which was released this past Wednesday, August 10, which came in at the number two spot for this weekend's box office sales.  Click here for my review of the movie.

I thoroughly enjoy food, probably a little too much, because I get super involved with my food.  Who doesn't enjoy a great meal that not only tastes good, but also makes you feel good???

In the book and movie, The Help, maid, Minny Jackson, is known all throughout Jackson, MS, for her cooking, especially her caramel cake and the infamous chocolate pie!  I truly enjoyed reading about her masterpieces and my mouth watered each time the author described her cooking.

Although my specialty is a no-fail homemade peach cobbler, I can also throw down on a caramel cake.

Here's my recipe:

1.  Boil one small can of sweetened condensed milk for four hours in a large stock pot on the stove.  You don't have to watch it boil, but definitely don't leave the house with it on the stove.  Let it cool down for about an hour.

2.  Use Betty Crocker's SuperMoist Yellow Cake Mix.  Evenly divide your cake batter into two shallow round cake dishes.  (Feel free to make a homemade pound cake for an even richer taste; I just try to keep it as simple and inexpensive as possible.)  Let your cake cool down completely.

3.  Open the can of sweetened condensed milk and begin to icing the cake.  You will not need the entire can, but remember to be generous with the icing.  You can use the remaining caramel to make caramel apples or some other delectable treat.

4.  Serve with a smile!

What are some of your favorite recipes?

Movie Review: The Help

Constantine (Cicely Tyson) with Skeeter as a child.

Article first published as Movie Review: The Help on Technorati.


This week has been a whirlwind, but I can definitely feel some good things about to happen on my behalf.  If you're thinking about going to the movies this weekend, I've written a review of The Help to "help" you decide what you may want to see.  I truly believe this movie is going to be more popular with Baby Boomers and beyond.  The younger generations don't seem too thrilled about this movie.


Please check out my review and let me know what you think.  I am so interested to hear your thoughts on this movie.


Have a great weekend!


Would you ever go see a movie like The Help?