Thought Quotient

Elizabethtown is a love story. The entrance of the love interest is such an important part of romantic comedies, and Claire enters onscreen to the sounds of Tom Petty and the Heartbreaker?s song, ?It Will All Work Out.? Crowe explained how he chose what song should introduce Claire.

‘I remember that the song stood out from 80s album from Tom Petty [Let Me Up - I’ve Had Enough]. ‘It Will All Work Out’ is the personal philosophy of Claire’s character [a stewardess who never gives up]. Kirsten auditioned to that song and as soon as she entered, we knew she was perfect for the part.’

Psalm 32 offers a strong personal philosophy: ‘Blessed is the person whose sins are covered, in whose spirit is no deceit.’ How will things all work out? Verse 5 suggests, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the Lord and you forgave the guilt of my sin.’

How will things work out for you? According the Psalmist, ‘God is my hiding place, you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.’ How will God instruct and teach you in the way you should go?

Lawfully and gratefully excerpted from the from the Elizabethtown Bible study at www.hollywoodjesus.com. Craig Detweiler is a screenwriter and author of ‘A Matrix of Meanings: Finding God in Pop Culture.’ He chairs the film/TV/radio program at Biola University in La Mirada, California. He’d like to have the Flaming Lips - ‘Soft Bulletin’ played at his funeral.

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