Friday, January 16, 2009

Fireproof

A while back, I mentioned on my blog that Joe and I were having marital issues. A few of you have asked how we're doing. Not great. I don't want to get into all the sordid details on my blog because my blog is to make people laugh; not cry. I have no problem sharing pictures of the pig sty boys' room. I can tell everyone what a bad mom I was and how guilty I felt when Lexi got hurt under the garage door. But I'm not comfortable sharing the personal details of my marriage. Thanks for understanding.

Anyway, the issues have been around for many, many, many years and they're not going to disappear overnight, if ever. Although, I have to thank those of you who suggested we see the movie FIREPROOF. Fireproof is from the makers of Facing the Giants (another good movie). The movie was awesome!

At first, I said, "Well, I liked the movie and I can absolutely see how it could make a difference in a couple's marriage, but that's not the case here." Well, it's been a few weeks since we saw it and I've since changed my mind. I think it actually did make a difference in Joe. Little by little, I've seen some changes in him. Will they last? Is he really changing things now? And is it too late anyway? Only time will tell, but there's definitely something good working in him.

If you have a good marriage, watch it with your spouse. If you have a marriage that could use some work (I think that's most couples) WATCH THIS! Even, if like me, you're headed to divorce court, take a chance and watch the movie together. If it doesn't change the way you think, then what have you lost? Nothing. But you might be surprised. They've received literally thousands of letters from men saying they wanted to date their wives again. In fact, you can read many of them HERE.

Here's a trailer...



And HERE'S a page with extra resources for you to check out (like the Love Dare book featured in the movie.)

Fireproof comes out on DVD January 27th and you can preorder it HERE. I highly recommend it. (Oh yeah, make sure you have a LOT of tissues handy when you watch this movie.)

And just for my readers, I have 20 Fireproof DVDs to give away! Leave me a comment here and I'll choose 20 random winners on Friday, January 23rd. Please remember to check back in on the 23rd because winners will have 2 days to give me their shipping information. If I don't hear from the winners, I'll choose new ones.

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Jen said...

I think the only way DH would watch this is if I won it...

Anonymous said...

I can't wait to see this movie!!!
My dad picked up the Love Dare and it has changed his relationships with other people and my stepmom, so I'm really excited! I'd love a copy!

Lisa said...

I am so excited for this movie to come out, we don't get to the movies ever, we wanted to see it but with hubby's military travel he's been gone more then he has been home the last 3 months...

Jilly Bean said...

sure I'd love to win!

Lesli said...

This looks amazing!

Anonymous said...

I guess we need to ee this. Thanks Dawn!

Anonymous said...

saw this in the theatre... loved it.

Nothing is impossible with God. I know you know that.... don't roll your eyes. Marriage is freaking hard work! (I know you know that too). I would never have thought this to be so darn trying. Hang in there and no, we don't need details. ;)

Sharon said...

After reading soooo many comments from others who have seen this movie....I really need to see this with my husband!! It seems like with all the demands in life, we tend to take the most important thing in life, eachother, for granted. I think I will be at the library tomorrow placing a reserve on this movie!

J Shonts said...

Looks like a great movie!! Missed it in the theaters though... :(

Jennifer said...

I haven't seen the movie yet- but would love to win a copy! I bet it would have made a differnce in my now failed marriage.

Ben and Melissa James said...

I haven't seen this movie yet. It looks interesting.

Vicki said...

I went with a church group to watch this movie with my friends and my 3 kids...hubby had to work. But I would love to win it and us watch it together. One of the best movies ever....and I've had a crush on Kirk Cameron for 20 years!!!

Bethany said...

I'd love a copy! I've heard it's a wonderful movie!

Anonymous said...

Even if I don't get it from you, Dawn, i am putting it in my Blockbuster Que... Right now. We have been together almost 24/7 since he got laid off in September... He just doesn't get it.
~justme3

thesixburghmom said...

I read the book to this movie just a few weeks ago. Hang in there, Dawn and Joe. I've made a commitment to pray for you both and your marriage!

Anonymous said...

sounds like a good movie

Valerie said...

We missed it in the theaters and so want to see it!

Heather said...

Wow, twenty winners! Good luck everyone!

Anonymous said...

I've heard so much about this movie. Please enter me too!

Anonymous said...

I live in Tifton, GA. Fireproof was filmed less than an hour away, in Albany. I love what Sherwood is doing with these movies and the fact that my teen idol Kirk Cameron was in it made it all the better! ( My mom,uncle,aunt and I went to Albany to eat during the shooting and I was so hoping to catch a glimpse of him out and about somewhere!)

Allykat said...

Hadn't heard of the movie, but the trailer had me tearing up. My 10 year anniversary is coming up in 2 months. Would love to win this.

Pamela said...

that looks like an AWESOME movie!! One can never have enough tear jerkers :-)

Anonymous said...

My husband is a firefighter. We haven't seen this yet and I'd love to win a copy of it !

Amy said...

I would love a copy of this movie. I'v heard it's really great. Hope I win.

Cathy said...

Saw the movie this week with my husband. We are not so good either, but since the movie, I've seen a little bit of trying. Maybe having one would be a good thing...who knows. Love your blog and will pray for you and Joe.

Unknown said...

While I'd love to win, I will be seeing this movie with or without the free copy. I tried to get my husband to go see it with me at the theater (on a date) but he doesn't want to go. After 15 years of marriage and 4 children I'd love to try and recapture a little romance. l'll be praying for you and Joe as well as my husband and myself and others who might be struggling at this time. God bless you Dawn!

Anonymous said...

I would love to get this! Thanks so much!!!
Amanda R.

Lori said...

I would love to have this movie :)

Kindred Spirit said...

I would love to win this! Thanks!

The Lizard said...

We don't have the DVD yet, but we're looking forward to watching it!

The Hamilton's said...

I would love to win a copy! I heard it was so good. And with the way our marriage has been lately too, I think we NEED it!!

Camper Girl said...

PICK ME! PICK ME! PICK ME! I would LOVE to see this!!

The Hough's said...

This movie would be AWESOME to have. Keeping you and Joe in my prayers (and the kids too, of course!)

Anonymous said...

OH!!! I would love to see this movie, I've heard nothing but great things about it. We've even considered buying it for our church to use... a lot more money but well worth it if it's as good as everyone says. Would def. love to se so we could decide on purchasing it for the church! THANKS!! :)

rebecca said...

I would love this movie!
Rebecca

Anonymous said...

I would love to be entered for this. Thank you so much!!

thesmithclan at stny.rr dot com

DaneMom04 said...

I would love this! This movie made a difference in my marriage and would be great to keep on hand to watch any time.

Heather said...

I'm definitely going to get this movie, whether its through winning, renting or buying.

Kirsten said...

I've heard great things about it ... i'd enjoy a copy

Anonymous said...

thanks for the great giveaway. i hope i win! jean.trickett@fbfs.com

Marsha said...

What a great movie! I'd just love to win a copy.

Harmony said...

I have heard a lot about this movie and the trailer looks great. I would love to win this movie. Thanks for the opportunity.

Laura said...

I hope my comment is one of the lucky winners!

Anonymous said...

I want to see this movie! Hope I can win!!
Sarah
sarahsorg@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I really enjoyed Facing the Giants, so I'm sure this is great as well. Marriage is the only thing Christ uses to compare to our relationship with him, so I know it's worth the work it takes to make it glorious. Thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

I would love to have a copy! watched it over the weekend!!!
My husband is a cop - so this hit home alot - I hope I can get him to watch it!!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

I really want to watch this movie - I loved Facing the Giants! Crossing my fingers that the random number generator picks my number!

Anonymous said...

I have not yet seen the movie, but would love to have it on DVD!!

Lynn

Kristen said...

My parents wanted to take my new husband and I to see this but we just never got around to it... i would love a copy for us! thanks!

Jennifer said...

I loved this movie! It was so inspiring!

Steph said...

When my boyfriend and I were having problems my sister told me to see it, though it was after it was in theaters. I can't wait for it to come out though and watch it!

Anonymous said...

Great movie... I was very happy with it.

Anonymous said...

I'd love a copy of this movie. It looks wonderful

Deirdrea said...

Pick me pick me!!! :)

Anonymous said...

Hi Dawn,
I just heard about this movie recently and started the love dare two weeks ago. What a difference those two weeks have made! I haven't seen the movie though and would really love to!
Kim

Cheryl V said...

Pick me! Pick me!

BryneeJones said...

Ooh - I would love to win this for my sisters and their husbands!

Rachael said...

I would love to see this, anything to make things a little better is always a plus

Anonymous said...

Funny thing is my husband and were headed to divorce court just a few months ago.We are trying to do better but its a struggle everyday.We need to win this lol.

Layton Mom said...

I would love to win this.

Deb said...

Wow, what a trailer! I would love to see the movie!

Dawn2 said...

I just read the book and can't wait to see the movie! I'm lucky that my husband and I have a good marriage and have worked through most of our problems. I've given him the book to read and hope he does so before we watch the movie. I may go buy the Love Dare next and see what that does for us. I know what problems we have been able to work through has only made us love each other more and has made our relationship stronger. Without God in our lives we probably would've already been in divorce court. I can honestly say after 19 years he is my very best friend - something I couldn't say several years ago.

Anonymous said...

The movie is great. I would love to have a copy to share.

ShellyBlake said...

pick me - pick me! ;o)

Anonymous said...

We saw this movie in the theater. It's great and I love the humorous little tidbits with the next door neighbors! I would love to win a copy for our church library

Anonymous said...

My friend's hubby smoked pot for years. She was a single mom. He finally quit last and turned his life around. However she is having trouble forgiving, trusting, letting go. They saw Fireproof in the theaters together when it came out. They now want to start a study at church based on it, thinking what they went through can help others. I haven't seen it yet, but really want to. That trailer was a tear jerker!

Anonymous said...

I would love to see this movie. Who's marriage doesnt need work?

Anonymous said...

I'd love a copy!

AMK said...

Marriage issues? Who doesn't? We are having our fair share right now as well. I'd love to see this movie.

Anonymous said...

The trailer for the movie had me in tears. I would love to see this movie! Like you and many others, I think we could all use a little more in our marriages. I would love to be one of the lucky 20 to win a copy!

Anonymous said...

OOH Pick ME!!

I want that kind of improvement and I haven't made it out to the theater yet!

Anonymous said...

Would love to check this out.

L Robinson

Anonymous said...

Pick me, pick me!
Mindy A (Iowa)

Anonymous said...

I have heard GREAT things about this movie!

Love your blog!

Aimee said...

I'd love to win this, we could probably benefit from watchin' it too :)

Anonymous said...

I would love to win this! My marriage has been tested time and again I'd love to have this to watch with my hubby.

-Angi-

Anonymous said...

I would love to win this DVD. Thinking about going no cable so it would give us something to watch (hubby and I that is) Your awesome!!

Love said...

wow...thanks for sharing so honestly. my husband and i loved the movie & i'm excited to start the Love Dare book. although i've read the first day "task", i still haven't started. maybe this is the push i need.

Tana said...

I would love to own a copy of this movie!!

Anonymous said...

I would love a copy, I never got to see the movie in the theater.

Gail said...

I'd love a copy.. I've gotta be no. 1,685,432 by now.

Pretty obvious I don't have my own blog or I'd be able to tell what number I am, as one of the 20 winners (I hope) !

Blessings,
Gail (from Sonoma)

Michigan Mama to 2 said...

I so want to see this movie, my hubby is a fireman and although I think we have a good marriage, it isn't what it was 9 years ago. Sometimes I think he misses his single years without me and the kids, yearning to take off and do something by himself.

Victoria said...

Wow! Looks like a great movie. I would like to see it and love to win it!

Carrie Poe said...

This movie is AWESOME! I actually live about 45 minutes from the church that created the movie and my former pastor and his wife played Kirk Cameron's parents. I would LOVE to win a copy of this movie. My husband and I are taking the Fireproof Your Marriage class at our church on Sunday nights. So far it has been really good. I will be praying for you and Joe. I hope that things are truly changing in his heart.

Anonymous said...

I've never seen the movie but I've heard a lot of good things about it. And I totally agree with you Dawn, I think every couple needs help every now and then (sometimes more often it's NOW than we'd like to admit).

HunBun said...

I've heard many great things about this movie...also - sending up prayers for you and your hubby.

Ginger

JaseyRay said...

I totally want to see this; it looks like a wonderful movie, and I loved Facing the Giants!

emiliy said...

thank you so much for always making us laugh!

Erin said...

I've seen the trailer and wonder if tissues come with the movie.

Anonymous said...

I would love to win this movie!

Anonymous said...

I'd love to see this movie!

scrappernic said...

I would love to win this. I've heard great things about this movie!

dmauton said...

I so want a copy of this. It's a great movie.

Sarah said...

Hi Dawn,
I would love to win a copy of this movie. It is hard to admit that your marriage is failing. I will be praying for you, and for all of those who are having problems.
Sarah

jana said...

maybe I'll win this one! looking forward to seeing it whether i win or not.

Anonymous said...

I can't wait to see this movie!!

Carrie Friday said...

I never win anything but I'm going to try again :)

This movie sounds amazing.

Trish and Matt said...

Sorry to hear you are struggling. I think every good marriage struggles at some point. That being said, only you know (along with help from God) what to do from here. Best of luck.

As for the movie? I'd love to win a copy. It looks great.

Carrie M. said...

I've heard so many good reviews aboout this movie!! I can't wait to see it.

Betsy M said...

Pick me, pick me! Please?

CHOATE FACTOR said...

I LOVED THE MOVIE "FACING THE GIANTS" AND HAVE GIVEN IT AS BIRTHDAY GIFTS TO SEVERAL FRIENDS. I'VE HEARD WONDERFUL THINGS ABOUT "FIREPROOF" AND AM ANXIOUS TO SEE IT!

Anonymous said...

Thank you for promoting such a great Christian movie. I would love a copy, but I would also love for them to go to the people who most need them :)

Andrea said...

I would love to see this movie. Please pick me! :)

kimbalaya said...

Loved the book - would love a copy of the DVD!

The Milkshake said...

Ooooo I have heard this movie is goooooooooooood

I would love to win!

Anonymous said...

Wow....what a strong movie

Anonymous said...

looks like a great movie. i'd love to get one!

jessica cummings

Anonymous said...

I know the winner is random but I would love to win. My marriage is up and down all the time. My Dad just died this last week and my mother is lost. I always thought they should get divorced and now that he's gone she said "he was it for her, she'll never marry again". They were together for 44 years and their marriage looked harder than mine. I could use an uplifting movie to help us out, especially right now.

Tonia/Castaic

marythemom said...

We loved Facing the Giants. I normally only watch comedies (hence the reason you are one of my favorite blogs!), but I would really love to win this. Now that the adoptions are final on our teens our marriage could use a little support.

Mary in TX

Anonymous said...

I've been reading "The Love Dare" since before Christmas. Some of the "dares" are a lot harder to do than you think they would be at first. I would LOVE to have the movie that inspired the book.

Anonymous said...

Oh Dawn, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I had no idea. My heart goes out to you and your family.

I would be grateful to receive this movie!

Roni Sue said...

I love both Facing the Giants and Flywheel, and I am just dying to see this movie. I would love to win it.

Anonymous said...

My husband and I have both heard rave reviews of this movie and we'll be getting a copy one way or another, but free would be too cool! Thanks for the review and the chance to win. :-)

Anonymous said...

This is a great movie, and I'd love to win it to watch it over and over. It's a great testimony to what a marriage can be.

Shannon Smith said...

I'd love to have a copy of this movie. Please pick me!

rthling said...

I would love to win this DVD. I saw it in the theater, and again at church, but you can't see it too many times.

Anonymous said...

I'd love a copy - I heard such awesome things about this movie. I come from a firefighter family - Dad's retired and my brother is a captain. I'd love to pass it on to them after I've watched it!

AlaneM said...

I have yet to see this & would LOVE a copy!

Angela said...

I have been wanting to see this movie for some time now. I wonder (I hope) if I can get my husband to see it with me. Hope I win.

Thanks, Dawn!

Rachel said...

I've heard this movie is amazing! I'd love to have a copy:)

Anonymous said...

My husband and I watched the movie and we really enjoyed it..it made me think about some things..I've been meaning to pick up the book.. have you seen it yet? anywho thanks for all that you do..

Anonymous said...

I've heard wonderful things about this film and would love to have a copy.

Anonymous said...

I'd love to win this movie!

Katie B said...

I would love to see this movie! Thanks Dawn! :)

Anonymous said...

I have not heard about this movie! It would be nice if my dear hubby would take time to sit with me to watch it! Can you tell that is part of our issue!? Good luck to you and Joe - I know it aint' easy! Been on this path for over two years now! I really DO need to get more decisive!

Unknown said...

I would love to have a copy of this. Thanks Dawn!!

Cheryl said...

Hey, my birthday is on the 23rd! Would love to see this movie, too.

Anonymous said...

My husband and I have seen little blurps of this at small group. We can't wait to see the movie!

Team Carroll said...

I've only heard great things about this movie (a rare find these days), and am looking forward to seeing it on DVD. What better way than to own it? Please pick me!

Dodson Family said...

Awesome!

The Livy Updater said...

I'd love to win this. My husband and I are on the way to divorce. i don't want it to happen and hoping that this movie would help us out.

Anonymous said...

I need to see this movie, I hope I win!

Dana said...

Oh man, I would love to have this! I've heard so many good things, and it just went into the dollar theatre (pretty much the only place we watch movies), so I'm hoping to see it this weekend! But it would be soooo much better to have one of my own to share with friends. Pick me, pick me!

Brooks said...

I have read the book, but I wan tme husband to experience it too. And that will only happen via the TV!!!
Thanks for a great give-away!

Lbrooksgriffin[at]yahoo[dot]com

Anonymous said...

PLEASE! I would love to watch this with my husband.
JennT

Britny said...

I love to have a copy of this movie! I never got a chance see it in theater.

Heather said...

My husband and I are in the middle of some big changes/progress in our marriage and it all started with our family and friends forcing us to go see this movie! I would LOVE to have a copy of it!!!

Anonymous said...

I have heard many good things about this movie, but have not seen it. I would love to have it!

Anonymous said...

okay, so it looks like everyone wants a happier marriage. My wife says I need to sign up for this dvd. She kept trying to make me take her, but we couldn't get our schedules to align for it. So, maybe this is the easy way out.

So, pick me random number generator.

Anonymous said...

I hope I get picked. I have heard so many good things about this movie. I think anything that builds faith and relationships is a worthwhile investment, but I would really like to win a copy. Haven't won anything except a free egg mcmuffin and a small fries.
Thanks.

Anonymous said...

I would love to win a copy of this. I have wanted to see it for a while now but have not gotten around to it.

Anonymous said...

I would love to own this! I have heard so many good things about it, and as much as my marriage is good now, I'm sure that in 20 years, we will be needing a reminder. ( It's three for us in April.)

Christine S.

Anonymous said...

It's worth a try....here's my try!

Haydee said...

I'll be praying for you and Joe. We're also having a rough time in our relationship and would love to sit down and see this with my spouse. Thank you for sharing.

mhlara@gmail.com

Mary Ann said...

I would love to win this movie!!! My marriage really needs it!

Me said...

My friend loved this movie. I want to see it! :)

Anonymous said...

I would really like to win this! I'll say a prayer for you and Joe.

aemullett@embarqmail.com

Kelly said...

Pick me pick me - I wanted to see this movie when it was in the theater but never did.....

mommycao said...

Oh please, please pick me! Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Am I too late?

Anonymous said...

Well, I don't know what happened, must have hit the wrong key. Anyway, hope I'm not too late to get in on the drawing for the dvd. Who's marriage doesn't need help. I sincerely hope things work out with you and Joe. Divorce is a nasty thing, although sometimes it' worse not to divorce.

Melissa said...

Going to order it anyways... like you said, the worst thing that can happen is I waste 2 hours of my life on it.

Tina said...

If the other 12 don't give you addresses...I would LOVE a copy of the DVD

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