It is interesting that Derek s friend is Malachi. Malachi is the last book of the Old Testament. He is the last prophet before approximately 300 years of silence not broken until John the Baptist who declares that the Lord is coming. Derek can choose to stay under the old law of his neighborhood and suffer for his father s sins or he can step into the new and face a life of hope. Everyone should have a goal for which he is willing to exchange a piece of his life.
More men fail through lack of purpose than through lack of talent.
Nothing is more terrible than activity without insight. What is important is not where you come from but where you are going . If it s going to be, it s up to me. I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Like Shelly said it is Hollywood, they never mention God because this could mean low ratings and people are not as interested in seeing a religious movie.