Wednesdays Word....Courageous

First off let me apologize for the absence of my blog postings as I've been pretty much beyond busy lately with multiple kids in soccer along with my coaching them but amongst all of our hustle and bustle my wife and I found time to catch a movie together which just so happens to be called Courageous. We've been waiting a long time for this movie to come out as we have thoroughly enjoyed the previous Sherwood Film endeavours. Now some of you may not be familiar with this movie and if that is the case then hopefully this blog post will peak your interest just enough for you to take the time to check it out for yourself.

Nowadays most movies that are made are pretty much mindless entertainment that fall into about 4 categories; action, comedy, horror & chick flicks. Going into the movie you pretty much know what you're going to get. You know if you are going to see tear jerker or a bunch of stuff get blown up but you are pretty much sure you won't be challenged. But recently Sony Pictures created a division called Affirm Films with the soul purpose of distributing faith base and inspirational movies of which many have had great success.

Sherwood Pictures has upped the ante in each of their films. Starting with Fly Wheel then finding greater success with Facing the Giants and setting a new bar with Fireproof but Courageous my very well be their game changer. Coming out of a movie I've never felt so strongly that everyone need to see this movie. I took to Twitter (@davidsigler for you tweeps) and this is what I said....Dads, husbands, brothers, uncles grandpas go and see Courageous. You owe it to your families. I knew going in I should expect to get choked up but I wasn't expecting to be laughing out loud the next scene and then evaluating my life and my role of a father the very next and then being back to that choked up stage.

This movie has it all; action, an actual plot and story line, emotion, humor and most importantly a message that needs to be heard regardless if you are a Christian or not. There was a question posed during the movie that got me thinking...When did you consider yourself a man? My wife may tell you I'm still not one because I refuse to grow up and am just a big kid but I never really seriously thought about it. But I would have to say when I became a father. Most people would probably tell you I'm a good father and husband because of all the volunteering I do; from coaching to church activities and because I'm involved and at most of their events. Though during various scenes in Courageous I questioned myself because yes I was good enough but just good enough shouldn't cut it when it comes to the most important job any man can have. I thought back on all those times I was too busy, too worn out or in too much pain to do some simple simple things with my kids. When will it be too late to make up for lost time? Make some simple changes now to affect your family's future.


So step up and be a man of courage; daddies dance with your daughters, play catch with your sons and talk to your wife and don't let go of the wheel. Leave a legacy within your family that will affect your children's children and generations to come.