by Tony Quist

"Leave everything out on the field. Give God your best tonight. Whether we leave the field victors or not, we will give God the Glory."

-Coach Taylor (Facing The Giants)

Maybe it's because this film is all to familar to me, having spent the majority of my teen years strapped inside of a helmet and shoulder pads; but this film makes a lot of sense. Not to mention it is one of the few "non-animated" features in theatres right now that I don't feel the need to rush home for a "mind flush" with scriptures before going to bed.

Great flick, I highly recommended.

To The Teen:
Be patient through the first few scenes, the acting does get better. Give the movie a chance...better yet give God the chance to impact your life through this movie. It makes a lot of sense when you walk out of the theatre. Easy to understand, practial, and above all else; just plain honest. Pay attention, you will take away more from this film than you think.

To The Youth Pastor:
If you haven't made plans to take the group to see this movie, you need to. There are countless hours worth of material for discussion, analogies and a ton of other tools that will help you illustrate some of the Bible's most simple concepts that are often so hard to accept. One word of advice; present the full meaning of Matthew 19:26 (all things = Good + Bad).

I'm am thankful for movies like this. I enjoyed the movie on a personal level and then I also have the added opportunity of using it as a ministry tool for youth. Double Bonus!

Don't Quit, Don't Quit....

-Tony