I found this lovely flower arrangement graphic on Glitter Graphics. I don't usually find stuff with my name, but, oooo la la, this time I was pleasantly surprised.

Anyway, back to Narnia. This is a movie for any Christian warrior. I thoroughly enjoyed the journey. In fact, I liked it better than the first film. For me, it was more exciting and the acting seemed to have improved substantially. Also, for me, the spiritual messages were exactly what I needed.

Lately, I've been trying to power through life by my own power. You know, the figure-it-out-yourself-syndrome that involves worry, worry, and more worry, which increases anxiety and leaves faith lagging behind in the distance.

Several key characters in the movie, including a heroic mouse, struggled with this dilemma -- PRIDE. Indeed, this is one annoying and dangerous quandary.

"I'm the boss." "I know best." "I don't need your help." "God doesn't have time for this, so I'll take charge." "Where is God (Aslan) anyway?" Questions like these plagued the key characters and, unfortunately, of late, have counfounded me as well.

When I get into an "unbelieving" state of mind, I end up very frustrated and attempt to manage everything on my own, which always ends up in a big hairy mess. It's only when I finally surrender and raise that white flag that I am able to find relief.

This movie beautifully demonstrated the catastrophic consequences that take place when we attempt to conquer evil by our own power. We lose. It is only with God's power and under His covering that we are victorious. God is always available; it's up to us to seek Him. We can wait, or we can run to Him before the battle begins. Again, it's up to us.

The newest Narnia adventure not only gives us solid spiritual food to chew on, but also it is filled with brilliant scenes, a touch of romance, a major element of adventure and intrigue, as well as, some exciting (bloodless) battle scenes. The enemy is conniving, but good overcomes evil. Sorry, but I don't think I'm giving anything away, after all, most you have read the stories.

So, go ahead, indulge. This one, in my opinion, is worth the $8.00 and a bag of popcorn.

Happy Memorial Weekend. Let's pray for our service men and women who are fighting so bravely for our country. Ask God to bless our country. Let's call on Him to go before us, surround us, and cover us from behind. Friends, we need Him. For it is only by His power and grace that we can remain victorious and free.