The Journey of a Lifetime.
Wesley is a local delinquent who has been courted by trouble throughout his life. Currently residing in a detention center, he seems doomed to a life of crime and isolation. Mattie Rigsbee is a lonely widow burying herself in her local church and spoiled grown children. When she crosses paths with Wesley, Mattie sees an opportunity to dedicate herself to a worthy cause, and opens her home to help the troubled youngster. When faced with kindness, Wesley sees an easy mark. Mattie sees a boy who deserves a second chance. When the law and the harsh reality of life start closing in on Wesley, he will find himself on the crossroads of fate. His next move will change his life forever.
MPAA: Rated PG-13 for some language and violence.
Principal Cast: Ellen Burstyn, Jonathan Taylor Tomas, Mark Hamill, and Judge Reinhold.
Director: Arthur Allan Seidelman

Mattie puts the preacher's mesage about "the least of these" into practice by visiting a friend of friend in jail.
Themes: Servanthood, Expectation, Giving, Deeds
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Mattie explains if giving poundcake to a juvinile delinquent felt like giving it to Jesus.
Themes: Servanthood, Expectation, Giving, Deeds
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After staying his first night at Mattie's, Wesley wakes up to a home-cooked breakfast. But first, he must say his first blessing.
Themes: Prayer, Communication, Thankfulness, Blessing
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Since Wesley doesn't know how to swim, Mattie shoves him in the water and quickly teaches him to overcome his fear.
Themes: Fear, Danger, Challenges, Desperation, Trust, Trials, Leap of Faith
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Mattie explains to her children why she has been helping a juvenile delinquent.
Themes: Compassion, Bible, Love-Unconditional, Risk, Integrity, Criticism, Virtue, Discouragement, Ministry
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Mattie goes shopping for her own funeral casket.
Themes: Death, Preparing, Eternity, Priorities, Vanity, Business, Manipulation, Fear
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Mattie forgets to put the cushion back in her chair and gets stuck watching TV.
Themes: Helpless, Trapped, Savior, Danger, Giving Up, Death, Sin, Distraction
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