Machine Gun Preacher

More than three years ago I started a group at Yahoo dedicated solely to Christians who wish to discuss and pray about actor, Gerard Butler. We have always been at about a membership of 15 people . Enough people to have a good discussion, but not so many people that you lose track of anyone.

Then came along Sam Childers , the drug-dealer-biker turned preacher and defender of the small and defenseless in the Sudan (and many other areas of the world). God only knows how these two men (Gerard Butler & Sam Childers) got together, but they have and the end result is the movie, “MACHINE GUN PREACHER”. Both Gerard and Sam have been out and around promoting this movie, which is now in theatres and I would encourage you to go and see it. It is in limited release and some of you might have to hold out until it comes out on DVD, but  I hope you do eventually see it. Especially all the people  who believe that following Jesus means becoming a “sissy” and “whimp”!

It’s the true story of a man going nowhere, except down, fast and hard and then learning that Jesus will accept , forgive and love him just the way his is. Then you add talented actors and film-makers, who have taken the time to tell this story. That equals a very good movie (and an even more exciting life for Sam Childers).

But I must remind you of several important things:

1) any person who places their life completely in the hands of Jesus better be ready for a life of drudgery turned into a life of adventure,

2) that no person is truly a man or woman until they reunite with their God who created them and loves them still, and

3)  it only takes a small group of praying and faithful Christians, from all over the world, to effect the lives of those they care about and make a worldly impact. Gerard Butler learns what it means to be a “REAL MAN”, we got our prayers answered and a movie that shows God listens to anyone who  speaks plainly and honestly to Him will be seen by millions who are craving for hope. Following Jesus may be very hard sometimes but it is always purposeful and NEVER boring!

Our prayers continue for both Sam Childers and Gerard Butler.

 Go out and see “Machine Gun Preacher” , then please come back here and give us your opinion.

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Another Man's War: The True Story of One Man's Battle to Save Children in the Sudan By Sam Childers Meet the real-life inspiration behind the movie Machine Gun Preacher. You'll be transfixed by the story of Childers's transformation from a violent young drug dealer in the hills of Pennsylvania to a motorcycle-riding, gun-toting, Christ-honoring defender of orphans in Uganda and Sudan. A remarkable story of courage and action in the midst of unimaginable suffering! 240 pages, softcover from Nelson.

Christian Book Distributors (Sam Childers "Another Man's War")

MACHINE GUN PREACHER  Official Movie Site