5 faith-based movies that can help mend you and your kids hearts on V-day and beyond

So I know Valentine's day is finally here and I know it will be full of balloons, flowers, and candy for spouses or dating partner but as parents we also will be looking forward to our kids giving us cards that they made at school and in return we want to get them something special but if you're on a budget like me or simply are looking for a different avenue to strengthen your father-son and mother-daughter bond one of the best ways to do so are through movies to for-show where the barriers of miscommunication, judgement, and even un-forgiveness lingers that overshadow the love we have in our hearts for them everyday. So without further Ado let's get started!: 

1. King Richard starring Will Smith who plays a loving father of Venus and Serena Williams' dad. As he helps them to become successful and stay humble in the process he struggles to let them make decisions on the tennis court on their own. But as the movie progresses Richard learns to trust what he has instilled in them from day one and starts to support them whether on the court or behind the scenes. A sigh of relief for each family member making this one of the most inspiring family bonds of all time to share with the world!

Key Takeaways to share with your kids: Perseverance plays a very important role in everything you do in life so don't ever give up-keep practicing because in due season you will reap if you faint not( Galatians 6:9)

2. I Can Only Imagine starring Micheal Finely who plays Bart the lead singer of the Gospel group, Mercy Me who wrote the song " I can only Imagine" shortly after his father died which skyrocketed to top of the charts and brought ultimate hope to so many as a heart-felt reminder the true power of forgiveness

Key Takeaway: We shouldn't be too prideful that we cannot ask our kids for Forgiveness if we done anything to hurt them over the years. If we really mean it is a sure way to uproot toxic ways and plant something new to start all over again with the help of God. (Jermeriah 29:9)

3. Apple Mortgage Cake starring Kimberly Elise who plays a single mother, Mrs. Angela Logan who are raising her three teenage boys. She learns to navigate through a chaotic life and a house falling apart with prayer and with the help of those who want to pitch in including her children and a man that is in love with the heart of her in a race against time to sell cakes to pay her mortgage off.

Key takeaway: Role call is the key! If you are planning on starting a work from home business, ask each child what they like to do to help to make things run smoothly and set a schedule for all to enjoy. (Psalms 128:2)

4 The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind starring Chiwetel Ejiofor who plays a 13 year old boy in Malawi invents an unconventional way to save his family and village from a famine or drought. As his father and others doubt him he relies on his book smarts.

Key takeaway: Some ideas our kids may have seem far-fetched but if we listen and allow them to demonstrate we may be in for surprise. But ask what kind of materials and sources have to be involved to ensure their safety. 

 5. Walk. Ride. Rodeo starring Spencer Locke who plays Amberly Snyder who loves to rodeo but becomes paralyzed from spinal cord injury from a wreck. Her parents stay with her every step of the way as it doesn't stop her from going back to competing in rodeo, meeting her future husband, and even driving with just her hands in just months!

Key takeaways to share with kids: Whether you have kids or at least one child with a disability or not certain situations can be very fearful but we as parents can help them make any necessary readjustments to make life normal as possible. 

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