On Mel Gibson and The Passion's Incredible Weekend:

Amidst the controversy the movie opened big, I was shocked to get to the theaters to see something totally unrelated and pass the lines outside waiting to see the movie. It's not an original movie, it is culled from the greatest book ever written, the Holy Bible. A book that lies on nightstands all over hotel rooms but we just ignore it and act as if it is not there. Then, they make a movie about Christ's life and it's an Epic film, with a dash of controversy. Why wasn't it controversial on your nightstand, why is it so on film?

For someone who loves Mel true and true. I have to give my opinion on some of these issues.

I think he has a strong spirit and fights for what he believes in. I am mostly moved by the fact that he (being all Hollywood) chose a topic so un-Hollywood to produce write and direct. Truly all the scripts now are beginning to read like Gigli. It's good to see something that preaches to people and will hopefully make them love one another more. WE NEED THAT NOW! The world is getting so MEAN!! Kids getting abducted, people investing in war as if it was some kind of Russian Roulette, and just the simple things like road rage, you can just tell we've lost sight of things that matter. We need to feel and connect with the people around us and Jesus is that one person that connects us all no matter how different we may all pretend that we are.

And then there are other things like all the obstacles that were thrown against him and how he fought for his vision to be seen and shared on screen. If it were I, I would have given up and sent it to video. I just read the story about the distribution companies turning him down and a little company staff of 5 people agreed to it. The fact that it is a hit and he made his money back only shows what miracles God can pull through his hat for you when you believe.

I am not going to see the movie. I do believe I have cable for a reason. But then, you have to understand some people don't have the privilege of reading the book, or they see the book and just "run" from that privilege. Like Joan Rivers said tonight: For those who've seen the movie, please don't tell me the ending.

two and a half cents on Mel.

And with that I offer my prayer for the week:

I thank God for this week. I am grateful that this moment has come and that I prayed and trusted that it would come even though I was discouraged and distracted along the way. I ask that God lead me safely into this new untested land I am about to embark on. I ask that it be simple, challenging, and illuminating, opening my eyes to a different hopefully better world. I pray I am not disappointed and that God helps me become the better person who's fought this battle for uncountable number of months. I also pray for my sister, for God's guidance and protection. That He give her speedy recovery and lead her away from the jaws of danger. I ask for God's blessings for my family, my life, and my world as we slowly try to progress into a better world.