#56 The Jesus Revolution

My husband and I went to see the Jesus Revolution on its opening weekend. The movie is an honest look at the early 70’s hippie movement and how a few Christians opened the door for a Jesus Revolution. By sharing their faith in new and bold ways, they saved many souls who were broken and searching. Their actions, propelled by the Holy Spirit helped them to launch ministries and churches that are still serving and saving today.  As I left the theater that day, I was reflecting on my own faith life and felt God stirring my heart to step out of my comfort zone to share my faith in new and bold ways. At the beginning of the movie, Pastor Chuck Smith, played by Kelsey Grammer, is preaching to an empty and lifeless church. Going to church can often seem like you are going through the motions to check off the box instead of being fully aware of God’s presence. How often does your faith life feel empty and lifeless? One thing was certain when I left the theater, I wanted what they had. The kind of faith that is contagious and sets your heart on fire. So, I began to reflect on how I could create my own Jesus Revolution. How could I have that kind of humble and simple, yet powerful faith life that is meant to be shared with everyone.  Read more here on my Catholic Mom's in the Middle Blog.  Jennie is a Catholic speaker, Life Coach, Podcaster, Weekly Radio Show Host on Nashville Catholic Radio, and founder of Catholic Moms in the Middle. After 26 years of working in Catholic education, Jennie felt God calling her "to step out of the boat" to serve in a new way. In her new ministry as a Catholic Life Coach, she now equips and encourages middle-life moms to reconnect with who they are and their unique God-given purpose so they can MAGNIFY Christ in their corner of the world.