Facing the Giants

Once again, I’d like to pause and recommend a movie to my readers. If you are a person of faith, then I believe Facing the Giants is a must see. I really enjoyed this film! It's a small movie with a big heart and a very inspirational message. Facing the Giants won't be nominated for any Oscars. In fact, virtually every aspect of production falls below what I would usually expect at the theater. However, it's also an anomaly in that it's an evangelical story that stays true to its calling and wins you over with the heart and message. If you are a Christian who is tired of big budget special effects films and arrogant actors then Facing the Giants is worth discovering. This is the story of a small parochial high school with a losing football team that has also lost touch with their faith-based education and focus. One broken man with a good heart helps the whole school rediscover itself and that transformation plays out on the football field. This is a movie to take your kids and church groups to and I strongly believe that it deserves our interest and support because it serves a higher purpose without making the compromises that Hollywood usually requires for such a story to be told. Facing the Giants has been out for a while, but it's still around in a few theaters and I strongly encourage you to find a theater that still has it playing and take everyone you know out to the movies. In that way, maybe we can keep it playing a little longer. The very fact that this simple, but important, little film is on the big screen is a testament to its title.