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What It Means to be a Good Father
Josh Van Dine
I went to see Courageous with my family over
Homecoming Weekend. Courageous is made by the
same people as Facing the Giants and Fireproof.
This movie addresses the issue of what it
means to be a good father. The story kicks off when
the sheriff reads his men an e-mail about how many
teens get involved in a gang because they did not
have a good father. Inspired by this, Adam (Alex
Mitchell) and his friends Nathan (Ken Bevel), Shane
(Kevin Downes) and David (Ben Davies) sign a
resolution to be better fathers to their children.
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i will bless my children and teach them
to love God with ail of their hearts, all of their
minds, and all of their strength.
I will train them to honor authority and to
live responsibly.
I * confront evil, pursue justice, and
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“I do solemnly swear before God to take full respon
sibility for myself, my wife, and my children.
I will be faithful to my wife, to love and honor her,
and be willing to lay down my life for her as Jesus
Christ did for me.”
'pray for others and treat them with
kindness, respect, and compassion.
I will work diligently to provide for the
needs of my family.
I will forgive those who have wronged
me and reconcile with those that I have
wronged.
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