Today, my hubby and I saw War Room with a friend, which opened in theaters on Friday, August 28.
The PG -Rated movie was written, produced and directed by the Kendrick brothers, who directed FIREPROOF and Couragious.
The turnout of Christians attending the film thus far has been nothing short of phenomenal. Tickets sales totaled over $11 million in just three days, placing it second of all movies. A couple of friends asked us if we wanted to go. The trailer caught our attention and we were intrigued.
The movie centers around the Jordan family who has disconnected on love and integrity. I don’t want to reveal too much of the story line, so I will share a couple of my favorite scenes.
One of the scenes that had a big impact is when the mother (Elizabeth played by Priscilla Shirer) and daughter (Danielle played by Alena Pitts) are having a heart-to-heart talk. The mother says, “You know that I love you?” And the daughter says a little bit and proceeds to ask with a sad look on her face, “Do you know the name of my jump-rope team? Do you know I won an award last week? Do you know what colors of our shirts?”
The mother thought she knew her daughter and blamed her husband (Tony played by T. C. Stallings) for all of their problems. In actuality, her lack of communication with her daughter showed that she was just as much to blame. In order to save her family and marriage, she had to stop blaming and nagging and start praying for change.
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So many times we want God to move in our lives and we want to blame the other person. Even though the other person may not be totally right, we have to look into the mirror at ourselves.
This scene below is pivotal because it shows Miss Clara (Karen Abercrombie) praying in an actual prayer room. We have to stand in the gap for our family and friends and the world; and the way to do that is through strategy in prayer. Praying specifically by standing on the scriptures.
Miss Clara praying in her prayer room
Scene from War Room: Father and Daughter practicing double dutch
It’s a story of struggle, faith and forgiveness through prayer. The movie will make you laugh and will make you cry. Oh and well-known Christian author Beth Moore makes a cameo appearance.
On the War Room website, you will find resources that accompanies the movie that can be used in your individual or church bible study. It is not just a movie; it is a witnessing tool about the power of prayer. There have been thousands of people praying for this movie, that it would reach people who need it. Today’s (August 30) prayer request:Pray that people who haven’t even yet heard about WAR ROOM feel compelled to see the movie today when they are at the theater.
The Bubbling with Elegance and Grace team recommends that you and your family see this movie. The movie focuses on the power of prayer. It also demonstrates the power of God’s love, His Grace, His forgiveness, and His call for discipleship. Put on your fighting gloves and go see this movie the first chance you can.
In the past year, fitness bands have become the craze for people who are looking to track the fitness goals. I had considered purchasing one for myself, but was not sure which one would be best for me. Recently, I had the opportunity through Verizon to demo a UP3 Fitness tracker created by Jawbone.
The UP3 Fitness Tracker, courtesy of Verizon Wireless
Tracks resting heart-rate and overall heart health
Automatically logs your fitness activities
Smart Alarm™ wakes you at the optimal time in your sleep cycle
Slim compact design for 24/7 wearability with up to 7 days battery life
Wirelessly syncs with compatible Apple and Android devices
When I first received the band, it needed to be charged for about 45 minutes. A fully-charged UP3 will last you for six days, which is a good amount of time. Since you need to wear the band at all times, you don’t want to spend long amounts of time to charge it. While it is charging, you will see different lights on the band. When you see the orange light, the UP3 tracker is fully charged. The charger plugs into the USB port of your computer, the band attaches to the opposite end of the tracker. I had to get the band just right on the charger to make sure that it’s charging. After the initial charge, I downloaded and installed the UP (free) app on my phone. I created an free account and then paired the UP3 with my phone. Once the UP3 is paired, the fitness tracking begins. The UP3 band does not show your steps, but instead you need to check your phone for the statistics. If you like to see every step you take, this may not be the band for you. I, on the other hand, do not mind checking my phone. The UP3 band is chic, does not take up a large foot print on your wrist, and looks more like a bangle than a fitness tracker.
The Fit My first attempt to put on the UP3 seemed awkward. I asked my hubby and we realized that I had to adjust the fit and then attach the enclosure. After that first initial fitting, I can put on the band by myself with no problem. The band has sensors that need to be next to your wrist so that it can track your movement, but the fit does not need to be tight. The band is not water resistant, dot not get in the shower or the bath. But you can get water on it, you just need to wipe it off.
A way to reach my goals, each day, the UP3 showed my steps and how many calories I burned.
It will track when you are working out. With the stopwatch feature, you can track how long you work out, select what type of work out it is, and select an intensity level. For the image below, it shows that I completed a 45-minute Zumba workout at a Gut Buster intensity.
The UP3 also monitors your sleep patterns and lets you track the levels of your sleep: light, deep or REM each night. Having the UP3, made me realize how important it is to get adequate sleep and to rest my body. The UP3 tracks heart rate while sleeping and not during the course of the day. I have read that Jawbone may be doing upgrades in the future, we will see.
Tracking REM SLEEP
My sleep patterned was totally off in the reading below and I put the band in sleep mode before I went to bed, however that happened one time. Probably was a fluke. What was good is that I can manually go into to my phone settings and change the sleep time.
The longer you use the UP3, the more your own Smart Coach will be there to help you along the way. As a part of the app, you have a Smart Coach who helps you achieve better health goals. For example, if the Smart Coach sees that you are getting less the desirable amounts of sleep, it will provide you with tips on how to sleep more at night. Or, the Smart Coach will tell you what your step average is for the week and challenge you to walk more steps for the next week.
I am a fitness-minded person without the band. But with the UP3 band and the Smart Coach, it made me want to walk more and do more to achieve my goals. Tracking my sleep patterns was a bonus because I like to stay up late at night and it is so important to rest the body. You can also use the UP3 to track what you eat and the amount of calories taken in during the course of the day.
If tracking your fitness levels is important to you, I recommend that you try the UP3 by Jawbone. It is easy to learn how it works and you don’t even remember that you are wearing band. It will help you know if you are getting the right amount (and kinds) of sleep or walking the right number of steps. The Smart Coach gives you daily tips for a healthier lifestyle and will challenge you to take you the next level.
DISCLAIMER: Verizon Wireless allowed me the opportunity to try the UP3 by Jawbone for three weeks to write this review. At the end of the three weeks, I returned the UP3 back to Verizon. I was not compensated in anyway to write this review.
Side note: My hubby noticed that I enjoyed the UP3 and he surprised me with one of my own. I am able to continue tracking my steps and sleeps with the same account that I created initially. That data collected is now being compared with the new data from my own UP3. It is so great.
If you have tried the UP3 or any other fitness band, please let me know what you thought about it.
The process of planning an event is very difficult and can induce a lot of stress for a person. Finding the right venue and activities for everyone to enjoy can be a lot easier said than done. There are a variety of things that have to be done in order for Toronto corporate events to go off without a hitch. Taking the time to make a plan and stick to it can be very hard, but necessary. Here are some of the things that you have to know when trying to plan a great corporate event.
A Plan of Attack is Needed
In order for an event like this to be a success, you will have to get a plan of attack. By taking the time to sit down and figure out what needs to be done, it will be easier for you to start accomplishing. The first thing you have to get is the right venue chosen. There will usually be no shortage of events and finding the right one will take some time and effort on your part. The more you can find out about the venues in your area, the easier you will find it to choose the right one.
Getting the Right People In Place The next thing to consider when trying to plan the right event is to choose the right people to help you out. There is no way a single person will be able to get this type of event planned on their own, which is why surrounding yourself with the right team is needed. You want to make sure that you find people who have the time and energy to take on a project like this.
The Catering is Key Another thing that has to taken care of during this process is the food and drink that will be served. In order to get the right people in place, you will have to do some research. You want to find caterers with experience and knowledge of catering corporate events. The more you can find out about the professionals in your area, the better equipped you will be to choose the right one. The time and energy that goes to finding the right company will be well worth it in the end. Calling around to the various caterers in your area will allow you to get the best price. The team at Pop Toy and Party Services can get you the help needed for planning the event. They have planned countless events and can get you the work you need done in no time.
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