Saturday afternoon I took three giggling tweenagers and my 13-year-old daughter to see the much hailed movie Never Say Never 3D, an autobiographical movie based on the life of young Canadian pop star Justin Bieber. {And no, we didn't get purple 3D glasses – just black standard theater issue.}

The movie starts with dreamy-eyed girls expressing their undying love and adoration for Justin. They'd obviously been smitten by the growing epidemic "Bieber Fever" and I wondered if I could sit through two hours of this. Instead, I watched an incredible journey unfold as a talented young individual worked toward his dream of selling out Madison Square Gardens. Snippets of his past and preparations for this big event were punctuated by songs filmed in and around the most important sell-out concert of his budding career.

And, you know what, it doesn't take much for a mom like me to cry; so, seeing his dad and granddad come to tears had me welling up. This boy, a son, a grandson was exploding in talent – the kind that had family and young girls crying. And, what a testimony you see through his mom, Pattie, as she helped him follow his dreams and pursue such outstanding abilities. I didn't realize the work he did with Scooter Braun, his agent, traveling from radio station to radio station. Social media helped his popularity but his willingness to go anywhere and do anything to share a talent and passion burning inside him was truly amazing.

And, people clapped at the end. It wasn't even the premiere. On a Saturday afternoon, a week after opening, a theater of people clapped for this kid who decided to share himself with the world.

A tweet from Justin Bieber tonight reads: Justin Bieber: let us know your thoughts….this is not a concert film….we made it to inspire young and old…thanks. #NSNreview

As the "old," I will say that this movie does inspire me to follow my dreams and better yet, to help my children pursue theirs – following the talents God instilled in them. And yes, Justin and his mom focus on the role of God in their lives. I also hope this movie will inspire others to praise God and realize that the path we take is ultimately determined by Him.

A discussion guide is available for this movie which includes the following topics: Discerning God's Plan for Your Life, The Power of Prayer, The Importance of Godly Friendships, and Goal-Setting, Hard Work and Perseverance. Each section is followed by questions, verses and lessons to learn. If you want to digital copy sent to you, leave a comment and I'll make sure you get one.

Hebrews 10: 35-39

^"35So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. ³⁶You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. ³⁷ For,

   “In just a little while,
   he who is coming will come
   and will not delay.”

 ³⁸ And, “But my righteous one will live by faith.
   And I take no pleasure
   in the one who shrinks back.”

 ³⁹ But we do not belong to those who shrink back and are destroyed, but to those who have faith and are saved."

 Praise the Lord!