Must Watch: “Once I Was A Beehive,” A Story of Faith and Friendship

I was randomly on Peacock a while ago and started finding different faith-based movies. One that I watched, and really liked was the 2015 indie film, “Once I Was A Beehive” starring Paris Warner, Mila Smith, and Lisa Clark. Even as a grown woman, I will watch a teen show/movie in a second!

Here’s a short synopsis:

After losing her father to cancer, a teenage girl, Lane, reluctantly joins her new stepcousin, Phoebe, at a summer camp for Latter-day Saint (Mormon) girls. (To add on more, her mother remarried someone about a year later).

Though I am a Baptist Christian and don’t subscribe to all of the beliefs of the Mormon faith, I still think that this movie has a special message about faith, fun, and friendship. Plus, as you soon will tell, I’m a sucker for cheesy, campy movies!

Here are three great takeaways from “Once I Was a Beehive” (and the trailer!).

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GODFIRMATION: God Will Grant You Peace

This Godfirmation is probably one of my favorites that I need reminding of now and then. The God of all creation will grant you PEACE in the time of storms.

In the book of Philippians, the apostle Paul wrote to the church of Philippi, where Christians were not only being persecuted but also dealing with false teachers and fighting amongst each other. In Philippians 4:6-7, Paul encourages them to “not be anxious about anything,” but instead to let their requests be made known to God.” And His peace would guard their hearts and minds!

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Wednesday Word: “Prayer Is To Develop Intimacy with God”-Cliffe Knechtle

Some days ago, I saw this video circulating on my Facebook timeline from Cliffe Knechtle. He is the Senior Pastor of Grace Community Church in New Canaan, CT, as well as the host and founder of the “Give Me an Answer” ministry. He alongside son Stuart Knechtle, has thought-provoking discussions with others surrounding faith and doubts.

While on a college campus (much of his engagement has been with students), Cliffe engaged with a young woman who made an interesting point: If God is all-knowing, then why do we need to pray? That’s a valid question because God does already know the things on our minds and hearts. But our prayers are more than for God to grant what we want. Ultimately, He wants to hear from and connect with US!

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GODFIRMATION: God Does Not Change

At my church, I help out with the kids, and yesterday was my Sunday to help teach (alongside my sister Alexis) in Children’s Church during service. Our Student Life team has prepared lessons this month on the attributes of God, and this one preached to me yesterday! So much so, that I had to share it as a Godfirmation today.

One of the many attributes of God is that NO MATTER WHAT, He does not change which is highlighted in Malachi 3:6. And I personally am very grateful for that.

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Praise Jam: “1 Blessed Thing”-Champion Life feat. Koryn Hawthorne

“All my life to my last breath, I choose the Lord ’til there’s nothin’ left. He will take you from darkness to light…make everything alright!”

Today’s Praise Jam is a song from Peacock’s original film “Praise This” starring Chlöe Bailey (very short synopsis: a rising singer competes in a huge choir competition amongst imperfect saints with a bunch of shenanigans in between). Gospel singer Koryn Hawthorne‘s incredible vocals are featured in today’s song, “1 Blessed Thing!”

This track is a mashup of “We’re Blessed” by Fred Hammond & Radical for Christ along with “1 Thing” by Amerie. The results? A full-on praise party because this is my SONG!

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