'Fireproof' your marriage

It's not every day that you find a movie that is dedicated to

strengthening marriages. "Fireproof" is just that. It has action and

drama, love and humor, and intense emotion. It's awesome. Yet it sends a

message that is rarely seen on the big screen that your marriage is worth

fighting for, and that the best way to go about it is by including God in the

process.

Kirk Cameron, 1980's teen idol in the hit TV show "Growing Pains," stars as

Caleb Holt, a fireman on the brink of divorce. He gets caught up in the snare

of selfishness many couples fall prey to in marriage. Self-preoccupation rears

its ugly head as both Caleb and his wife express mutual hostility, blaming, and

putting other people and things ahead of each other.

In training a rookie firefighter, Caleb is adamant that he

never leave his partner behind, especially in the midst of a fire.

Unfortunately, Caleb cannot see that he is disregarding his own advice in his

personal life. Thankfully he has a fellow firefighter and friend who is able to

help him see the light.

The 'Love Dare'

Caleb also has a loving father who is able to share something from his own

marital journey in the form of a "Love Dare." This journal contains

40 days of suggested readings and practices for Caleb to do to restore the love

and his faith in his marriage.

What I love about the "Love Dare" concept is that it highlights the

fact that it really only takes one person to dramatically change a marriage.

The problem is that it isn't always easy to do. This is made painfully obvious

throughout Caleb's efforts to win back his wife's heart.