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God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness Page #3
on that bloodstained cross.
Weeping may last
through the night,
but joy cometh
in the morning.
[woman]
Yes, I'm going home
To
To live with Jesus
Since I've laid
My burden down
- You okay?
- Yeah.
I'm sorry.
- I never know what to say at these things.
- No, it's okay.
I'll come by, and we can discuss the details,
construction plans, repairs, all that.
Yeah.
Well... when you're ready.
Okay? Don't rush.
Just come on by my office.
- Thanks, Tom.
- Yeah. Hang in there.
- Appreciate it.
- Yeah.
Jude spoke of you
all the time.
His American brother.
I thank God he wasn't alone
in his last moments.
- I'm sorry.
- This is not your fault.
God, he uses all things
for his good.
You know this.
[speaking Swahili]
What does...?
I think that's what
Jude said to me.
Last thing he said to me.
What does that mean?
It's hard
to translate.
In English,
it means, basically,
"Always God is good,
and God is good always."
[sobbing]
[sobbing continues]
Hey.
Dave, what are you
doing here?
Well, it's Saturday,
isn't it?
I mean, people
still need to eat.
Sorry, it's a little bit
light this week,
but, uh, well, everything in
the pantry was ruined, so...
I know. I heard.
I'm so sorry.
And Jude.
Ah, I can't believe it.
Thanks.
I'll be okay.
You hungry? How about I
feed you for a change?
Thanks,
but, uh, rain check?
Okay. You know
where to find me.
[knocking]
- Hey.
- Dave.
Thanks for coming in.
Let's go get
a cup of coffee.
Sure.
Tom, this is insane.
You're gonna use this as an opportunity
to advance some political agenda?
It's not about that.
You don't just knock a church down
because of a little controversy.
Look, the insurance
will cover the damage.
It won't cost
the university anything.
It's not about the money either.
It's really not.
This makes no sense.
We were attacked.
I know.
But, Dave, we're worried about the
school, the welfare of the students.
There are a lot
of factors here.
Look, I know you're upset.
I don't like this either.
I hope you get that.
It's all in there.
This was my father's church.
I was baptized there.
I spent
my whole life there.
I know.
It's my home, Tom.
It's everything I have.
And it's not for sale.
I don't think
you're hearing me, Dave.
The board has decided.
It's a done deal.
I'm sorry.
This is absurd. They can just
take the church from us?
- I mean, don't we own this land?
- Yes.
- So, how is this legal?
- Eminent domain.
a bit in grad school.
As I understand it, the state
gave all public universities
complete autonomy
over eminent domain.
legally force us to sell.
Where are we
supposed to go?
With what they're offering, how can we
build anything anyway? Can we go to court?
- [woman] Another lawsuit? Really?
- [siren wailing, faint]
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but
we've burned through any legal reserves.
No land within 30 miles
of here.
We're out of money,
plain and simple.
- None that we can afford.
- I don't see that we have an option here.
You gonna be okay?
All these years,
this church has been here.
that God has done...
and the lives
that he's changed...
Now it's just
a crime scene.
[sighs]
the other day.
Remember her?
First time I've seen her
in five months.
She's lost.
She needs someone to walk with
There are hundreds more
like her, here.
I know, Josh.
I got it, but...
This is why I took on Professor
Radisson, why I left law school...
for this ministry.
Because what we do and how we
do it, it's important, Dave.
Josh, we have no money,
no lawyers.
If I could do something,
I would.
It's just...
It's not that easy.
No, it's not easy.
But it's simple.
Look, I, uh...
[chuckles]
I hate to quote scripture
to a pastor, but, um...
you remember
Luke 12:
48?Seems like you're the one much
If you decide you want
to fight this...
pretty sure God'll
handle the details.
And I'll be right here
beside you.
[sighs]
[chattering]
[phone ringing]
You got an apartment?
Okay, Apartment "E"?
Thank you.
- [man] Okay, don't you worry about it.
- [woman] Thank you, Pearce.
I swear Mike's
a good kid.
He's just really struggling
right now, with his friends.
- He's just caught up...
- What are you doing here?
[horn honks]
Dad's church.
You'd hardly
even recognize it.
Hey, look, this is a property law case.
It's not really my thing.
Pearce, you're
They're forcing us out because we're a
church. This is exactly your thing.
Let me get this straight.
You drive all the way up here.
You don't even call.
Were you afraid I'd say no?
I didn't know what you'd
say, to be honest.
Look,
I have a little money.
I don't want your money.
This is a legit offer.
Thing goes to trial, jury will probably
give you half that amount, less even.
Money aside, these things
always get messy.
God called me to fight,
and I'm gonna fight.
Ah. God calls you,
you call me.
- Did you see that?
Uh-huh. [laughs] Third position?
Mm-hmm.
Adam, what's up, baby?
Where you been?
Can I talk to you?
[sighs, sobs]
What do I do?
What do I do?
I don't know what to do.
I appreciate you coming down. I know
you're busy. It's a lot to ask.
Sure.
Wow. Look at this place.
It got smaller.
What'd you do
to the tree?
Huh?
What's wrong with it?
For one thing,
it's dead.
your old room.
It's kind of a guest room
and some storage, but...
Wow.
Got the old man's chair.
Allowed to sit in it now?
[sighs]
Sorry to hear
about your friend.
Yeah. Thanks.
But I'm okay.
You know, that's... what
you said at Mom's funeral.
"I'm okay."
Somebody burns your church
down, kills your friend,
but you're okay.
What do you want me
to say, Pearce?
Yes, I'm having
a hard time.
Just doing my best
to get through.
You want something
to drink?
- You got booze?
- No.
Did you buy three boxes
of these for me?
Of course.
I knew you'd come.
Unfortunately, I don't
really eat Zingers anymore.
What do you mean you don't eat Zingers?
You love those things.
- What happened?
- Triple bypass.
Heart surgery?
- You had heart surgery?
- Six years ago.
I had no idea.
Why would you?
Well, we're all caught up.
And I'm gonna hit the hay.
Night.
Night.
[flames crackling]
Eminent domain precedent cases having to do
with churches specifically would be best.
I'll be back
as soon as I can.
Well, just take the meeting
without me, Todd.
No, I realize that, but it's a family
thing. What do you want me to say?
Just make sure everything has the same zip.
Okay? Okay, thanks.
- Make yourself at home.
- You doing all right?
I'll tell you what. You stop asking
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