Billy Madison

You've seen it, you love it, but try connecting it to spirituality. That's what I thought. So, you'll forgive me when it's a bit of a stretch? This movie made me think of potential, seeing the potential in others and in yourself. And whenever I think of potential I always think about Moses in the desert at the burning bush. After making a whole bunch of excuses why he can't go to Pharaoh, God asks Moses "What do you have in your hand?" and Moses replies, "A staff." Later God uses that very staff as a sign of His power through Moses. God uses us where we are with what we "have." Billy had the potential to make it all the way across the stage and get his diploma, but he needed Veronica's, Max's, and all the third graders' help pushing him along to accomplish his goal. Also, when he finally got the company from his dad in the end, Billy recognizes that he does NOT have the potential to be an executive. Recognizing when you don't have the potential to do something is almost as important as recognizing when you do. He gives the company to Carl because he knows he would do a much better job. Sorry this one's late, but I'm about to watch Blazing Saddles and blog that shortly.

A BIG POST! Big, Big Daddy and Big Fish

Since this post is covering Big, Big Daddy and Big Fish, I will choose to post in all bold caps. IRONICALLY ENOUGH, THESE MOVIES WHICH ALL HAVE SIMILAR TITLES ALSO HAVE SIMILAR THEMES. BE YOURSELF. YOU DON'T NEED TO PRETEND TO BE SOMEONE YOU'RE NOT. DON'T FORGET WHO YOU ARE: YOU ARE A LOVED CREATION OF THE ONE TRUE GOD AND HE HAS A PERFECT PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE.

Behind the Times (Catching Up): Beethoven, Beethoven's 2nd and Bella

I didn't intend to let myself get 4 weeks behind, but it sort of worked out. Beethoven, Beethoven's 2nd and Bella all sort of revolved around the idea of social responsibility. Taking care of the orphans and widows is what Christ called us to do, but not only that but to do our best to help anyone in any way we can.