• devotional,  faith

    Walk the Line–A Story of Redemption

    (Image from Polyvore) In Monday’s first post, I wrote about the movie Walk the Line (2005), while focusing on the love story between Johnny Cash and June Carter. This was an important element of the film. The unwavering commitment and grace Johnny and June had for each other can be seen as a metaphor for the love and loyalty God has toward His children. Another major theme to this movie and the life of Johnny Cash is redemption. Although Johnny rose to fame and helped revolutionize music, he struggled deeply with drug addiction and a haunting past. Like a lot of us, Johnny Cash had a troubled childhood. His family…

  • devotional,  faith

    Walk the Line–A Love Story

    (Image from Polyvore) If you’ve never seen the movie Walk the Line (2005), then you are missing out on a great film! It portrays the famous love story of Johnny Cash and June Carter. Joaquin Phoenix (Johnny) and Reese Witherspoon (June) are superb actors and even do their own singing throughout the film. The movie really focuses on Johnny’s life and career, as well as his struggle and recovery from drug addiction. However, the love he shares with June is one of the main themesĀ of the film. If you ever watch one of those old Billy Graham crusades on TV, then you most likely will get to hear a performance…