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War Room

I went to see War Room the weekend it opened and I enjoyed it immensely. I would recommend it because the story is such a great example of the power of prayer. As the movie begins, we meet Elizabeth and Tony Jordan, a married couple who seemingly can't be in the same room without fighting. Part of the issue stems from the fact that Tony is a pharmaceutical sales rep who is often on the road, and doesn't often communicate when he'll be gone.  Then Elizabeth meets Miss Clara, an older woman selling her house in order to move in with her son. Miss Clara soon realizes that what Elizabeth needs most has nothing to do with a successful real estate deal. She begins to ask Elizabeth about her family's church going habits, and Elizabeth responds that they attend when they can. Then Miss Clara brings out two cups of coffee, a piping hot one for herself and a room temperature one for Elizabeth. The younger woman asks Miss Clara why she drinks lukewarm coffee, to which