Hell Make It
Move it, move it, move it, let's go!
Move it, move it!
Okay, men, let's get the lead out of it.
Come on, let's go!
Move it, move it, move it, come on!
Come on, you sisters, let's go!
Move it, move it!
Get that ramp, let's go!
Don't give up, come on, keep going, keep going, come on!
Push yourself, push yourself!
Get that rope, let's go!
Come on, let's go, let's go, push it, push it, push it, come on!
Keep going, keep going!
Sergeant, we got a man down!
Go get a medic.
We got a problem here.
Doctor's heart rate is 220, respiration is 40 and shallow.
BP has dropped 80 over 40.
We've got rails three-quarters of the way up bilaterally.
Probable congestive heart failure.
80 milligrams of Lasix.
Have it ready.
I need a stat EKG and a telorespiratory.
I want him down here now.
Right away, doctor.
Good morning.
We're doing it for you.
I don't need it.
I don't want this, sergeant.
Get out, okay?
Leave me alone.
Jim, forget it.
What was all the shouting?
He's got a congenital heart disease.
It's a defect that usually doesn't show up until early adulthood.
He's stabilized now, but we're going to have to do surgery before long.
He's insisting he doesn't need it.
What can you tell me about him?
Well, not much.
His name's Jim Wilkins.
He's a private.
He arrived on post about two months ago.
Sergeant says he had some shortness of breath last week.
So you know that I'm not a big fan of religion, chaplain.
But without this operation, he's going to deteriorate.
So anything you can do to help calm him about the operation would definitely help.
Of course.
Can I see him now?
Five minutes.
Jim, I'm a chaplain.
What do you want?
What did the doctor tell you?
He told me you had a serious condition that required surgery.
I do not.
I just fainted out in that stinking heat.
May I sit down?
Are you afraid of the surgery?
I'm not sick.
I'm 23 years old, chaplain, and they tell me my heart's bad.
I never know when or if.
I can't go on like this.
How am I supposed to live?
Jim, I don't know exactly what the Lord has in mind for you,
but I do know that he cares about everything that happens to you.
Why didn't he stop this from happening?
I'm not sure.
But he will use it for your good if you'll only allow it.
Look, chaplain, I know you're just trying to help,
but I don't know if I even believe in God.
And if there is a God, he sure has messed up my life.
He's just trying to help you, Jim.
I don't want his help. I just want to get out of here.
Jim, I understand.
Leave me alone. Go on, get out.
He's all right.
I'll come back in a day or two just to see how you're getting along.
Don't bother.
Welcome to this week's schedule for surgery.
It'll be six weeks from Friday.
We'll probably give you a call about a week before so that we can do some blood work.
Okay.
Jim, glad to see you're getting out.
I was just coming to see you.
Thanks for coming by.
Hospital food gets him every time.
I can't go on like this.
Jim, I'm sorry.
Jim.
Jim.
Sergeant Newman.
Don't even try with this one, Chaplain.
I'm sorry.
Jim, what happened?
Sir, I just couldn't take sitting around here waiting for the operation, not knowing what they'd find.
I had to get out of here, so I stole the first sergeant's car and left the post.
I'm only sorry I got caught.
You met the first sergeant in the hallway.
Did you get his car back?
Yeah, after I totaled it.
Jim, I know that right now you think your life isn't worth much.
Chaplain, I feel like I'm hanging around here waiting to die.
I know, I know.
But the doctor's diagnosis, even this trouble you're in now, is not the final word.
God can really work this out.
What do you expect out of me right now?
Probably nothing.
You know, a long time ago I was stationed here at Fort Benning, way back during the Second World War.
No, no, I haven't been here all this time.
The Army sent me back after I became a chaplain.
They think it was their idea.
I think the Lord had something to do with it.
You know, there was another soldier stationed here in Magpeth.
He's very much like you.
He couldn't stay out of trouble either.
Good morning, ladies!
Good morning, sergeant!
It's a fine, fine day to be an infantry soldier.
Now you may think that your biggest fear is Adolf Hitler.
But I'll tell you that after this morning's PT session, your biggest fear will be me.
PT formation, move!
Ready?
Exercise!
One, two, three, four!
What is your problem, soldier?
Sorry, sergeant!
Get with the program!
Yes, sergeant!
Carruthers!
I saw that, soldier!
Get down there and pick it up with your mouth and carry it out of my area!
That meant now, soldier!
I said now!
Ready?
Exercise!
One, two, three, four!
One, two, three, four!
Your dirty nasty legs!
Three!
You're not motivated!
Four!
You're not sound at all!
Five!
One, two, three, six!
One, two, three, seven!
Louder!
Eight!
One, two, three, nine!
One, two, three, ten!
Brothers!
Your eyes are supposed to be facing out.
Your rifle is supposed to be facing out.
The enemy is not inside the perimeter.
It is outside.
What is your excuse?
What is your excuse?
No excuse, sergeant!
Say it again louder!
No excuse, sergeant!
Get back to manning your post!
Yes, sergeant!
No excuse, sergeant!
Oh yeah, I'm a big fighting man.
This is not exactly what I had in mind when I joined the army.
There's a war going on.
All you got us doing is running around in circles and washing dishes.
It's not worth the spit, is it?
You got something to say about that?
No, I just don't know if I could have done it.
Yeah, well, I know what I'm not going to do.
I'm not going to sit the war out.
If they ain't shipping us overseas, I'm getting out of this place as fast as I can.
You with me?
Well, what did you have in mind?
We gotta leave tomorrow, right?
We gotta get some clothes before we see a car.
Hurry up, man.
Come on, stop.
Don't worry, man.
We'll be all right.
Push!
Almost there, almost there.
Okay.
Yes?
Good afternoon, sir.
Have the police found them yet?
No, sir.
Sarah, give me the FBI.
Hee hee!
I can't believe this is the second car we've stolen.
What was wrong with the other one?
The other one was yellow.
Gosh, we can see it's like a taxi cab coming down the road.
But you realize, of course, if we get caught again, I'm not just going to the Army.
I'm going to go to the big house.
Don't worry.
Why don't you come with me?
Why don't we be doing pots and pans for the rest of my life?
Exactly.
So stop worrying, all right?
Stop worrying.
I'm getting hungry.
We have no food.
Don't worry about it.
I'll take care of it, all right?
I don't think you'll take care of it.
Don't worry.
We'll figure something out.
Just relax, all right?
I'll take care of it.
You worry too much.
Heey-haw!
What did you do to answer my question?
The Uber says, first off, Tom, what time was your car stolen?
It's not that affordable.
Oh, yeah, now.
Now, now.
You don't realize.
Look, they've got a 12-hour lead on us and could have gone in any direction.
I want a six-state alarm out now.
That's right.
You find them.
This place looks like a pushover.
Well, I hope you're right.
Just don't forget to yank out the telephone line first.
Yeah.
Just let him take the wheels right back.
I just don't want to get caught again.
Don't worry.
I'll take care of it.
What are you going to do about this?
I'll take care of it.
I couldn't yank out the phone line.
What?
Here, have another apple.
Maybe we should go to another place.
FBI, you're under arrest.
The record shows, Your Honor, that the defendant has never been in trouble with the law before.
Prior to being drafted into the Army, he attended college until his money ran out,
and then he worked in the steel mills.
With this one exception, Private Carruthers has served his country well.
He only went absent without leave and took the car because he was eager to go overseas and fight.
Your Honor, I recommend leniency.
The defendant will rise.
I sentence you to five years in the federal penitentiary.
But your sentence is suspended, and you will be returned to the Army.
So ordered.
Thank you.
Good.
Son, you were very lucky this time,
but you still have to serve out your six months in the stockade for going AWOL.
It's only his father was still alive.
The Lord's still looking after him, ain't he?
But if there was more we could have done for him, I just can't believe he'd do something like this.
If we had everything we could, he wouldn't let us help him.
We have to trust God to take care of him now.
Gordon!
What do you want now?
Make sure the commanding officer gets this?
You're not getting out of here until your six months are up.
Look, could you just make sure he gets this?
Sure.
And you'll just stack it next to all your other requests.
Sure.
I wish you'd give it up.
What's up?
Good morning, my friend.
Good morning, my friend.
How's life?
So you really believe that stuff?
Absolutely.
You want to read it?
No.
Even if there was a guy, what would he want with me anyway?
What he wants from everyone.
What's that supposed to mean?
He wants us to quit trying to do things our own way,
and sometimes he can't get our attention until we end up in a place like this.
What are you in for anyway?
Stealing supplies and trying to sell them to the other guys.
So what about the stuff we've done?
How are we supposed to get past that?
That's the best part.
What?
His forgiveness.
Ten minutes.
How are you doing, Jim?
I'm okay.
No, he's not.
All right, I'm tired and my heart keeps bothering me.
Are you satisfied?
No, I'm not.
I'd like to pray for you.
No, no, no, no, thank you.
So did that guy survive the war?
He made it all right.
In fact, after Germany surrendered, he survived a little too well.
Thank you.
Gord!
Here you are.
I've got another letter.
Beautiful.
What's going on?
They're letting you out.
What?
They're shipping you out.
Follow me.
Go.
Go.
Go.
Private.
That's all right.
All right.
All right.
Mode of truth, folks.
What do you got, gentlemen?
Three, one, two, a couple.
All right.
It's been a pleasure once again taking your money.
We can fight as well as you play.
We've been on the wrong tongue.
See?
I wanted to go over to Pacific and teach Japs a few things,
but, well, spoils of war ain't so bad either, are they?
I'm not sure they are not.
Besides, gentlemen, I'd like to thank you for your time.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Besides, gentlemen, I'd like to thank you for your time.
Thank you.
Besides, gentlemen, I'd like to thank you for your time.
Thank you.
I'm not sure they are not.
Besides, General Eisenhower couldn't get along without me.
I think we could, huh?
Give me another beer, will you?
Oh, hey, Merlin.
I got a few more cards of cigarettes if you want to buy them, I'll pay.
I sure do.
All right.
I'm not even going to ask what you do with all those cigarettes.
I'm clean down.
Have a good one.
Have a good one.
I wouldn't count on that.
Hey.
You know, Merlin, you're making a lot of dough on the black market,
but it's all military money, isn't it?
That's right.
Well, how are you going to cash it in?
I mean, the Army won't give you any more than your paychecks are worth.
Don't worry about that.
I'll find a way.
Deal the cards.
Aye.
Good-bye, sir.
Have a seat.
Todd, must have a sign.
Thanks. I'll have a beer.
What do you want?
It sounded important on the phone.
I'll get right to the point.
You can refuse my proposal flat out, no questions asked.
Thank you.
Or we can do business.
Fair enough.
What is it?
You're the finance clerk.
Well, I need finance cards, lots of them,
to convert military script into money orders.
Now, what do you need to keep those cards coming on a continual basis?
Are you suggesting an illegal transaction?
Like I said, no questions asked.
We gotta even worry about it.
Now, don't get excited.
I think we may be able to work something out.
What's your offer?
Well...
Hey, thanks for the lift.
Hey, thanks for the lift.
Is somebody there?
No, but here's one of those chickens.
Is that you?
Oh, my God, you're so...
Hi, Grandma, it's great to see you.
Oh, my goodness, boy.
Oh, I'm so glad to see you.
When did you get in?
Why didn't you tell us you were coming?
Oh, why did I surprise you?
Got room for a starting soldier?
Oh, of course we do.
You know that.
Let me go fix you something to eat, you poor thing.
Oh, no, no, no, no.
I already had something to eat at the bus station.
Well, shame on you.
You should have waited.
Don't you worry.
Oh, goodness.
You're supposed to go to church tonight.
I hate to run off and leave you.
That's all right.
Why don't you come go with us?
Well, I'd like to, Grandma, but...
Well, some friends want to come pick me up,
and I've got to go give them a call.
Looks like we'll need to plant some extra rose in the garden.
Welcome home, son.
We're real proud of you.
You're staying a while, aren't you?
Of course.
Well, then let me take your briefcase.
No, no, no.
That's okay. I can handle it.
Those friends are coming.
I better go.
I better go.
Looks a little nervous.
Hope the war hasn't gotten to him.
I'm just glad he's home.
Oh, will you please take that weed outside to smoke it?
How many times do I have to ask you not to smoke in my house?
I'm sorry, I could quit.
Lord, if you change the boy,
I'll give up smoking and chewing,
even if it kills me.
Well, are you about ready to go?
Here are your things.
Thank you, Amy.
Hello. What time are your friends coming?
I couldn't reach anyone.
Oh, then you can come with us.
I guess so.
Go to Nau, ye that save.
Today or tomorrow we will go into such a city
and continue there a year
and buy and sell and get gain.
For as you know, not what shall be on tomorrow.
For what is your life?
It is even a vapor that appeared for a little time
and then vanished in the way.
We need not just look at the battlefields of North Africa
or the D-Day beaches of Normandy
to see the certainty of these truths.
Just look about you.
None of us know when our time on earth is done.
So the significant questions remain.
How shall we spend our time here on earth?
To whom will we commit our lives
in light of eternity
and in light of the certainty of God's judgment?
The book of Matthew says that Jesus told his followers
that anyone who would come after him
would have to deny himself,
pick up his cross,
and follow him.
What shall it profit a man if he gains
everything that the world has to offer?
All of its popularity, all of its prestige,
all of its prominence, all of its money.
And in the end, only loses his soul.
I would like the congregation to spend a few moments
in silent prayer
so that we can reflect on the truth of God's word.
Is there one this evening
who must give their life to God?
I want you to walk this aisle
so that I can pray with you.
For now is the accepted time.
Today is the day of salvation.
And I would ask the congregation to pray together with me
for that soul.
Mmm, your apple pie always smells so good.
Oh, Hopshell son.
Well, when are you going to tell us what happened?
Well, I still can't get over it.
I haven't said anything up to now because
I can't believe it myself.
But I heard this deep voice right in my ear.
The Lord spoke to you.
Yeah, at first I thought I was losing my marbles,
but then I realized God was really speaking to me.
He said, tonight you must make a decision for me.
If you don't, it will be too late.
Well, I know you used to tell me a guy was real,
but I never really knew what you meant.
How could I have been so blind for so long?
Mm-mm-mmm.
I don't know.
They came to check me last week and they said they still want to do the surgery as soon
as possible.
They've set the date for your court martial.
It's two weeks from tomorrow.
Here's what we're up against, Jim.
The charges are larceny and destruction of non-military property and being AWOL.
Stealing the first sergeant's car carries a maximum punishment of a dishonorable discharge,
forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement for five years.
Totaling the car also has the same maximum punishment.
Going AWOL means a six-month sentence and a forfeiture of two-thirds of your pay per
month for six months.
Jim, we're looking at a maximum sentence of 10 and a half years plus a dishonorable discharge.
But Major, I was scared.
I had to get out of here.
I had no idea.
I know.
Listen, I'll be completely honest with you, son.
They never call for a general court martial unless they believe the crime warrants a severe
punishment.
The best we can hope for is five years and a dishonorable discharge.
I can't offer you any hopes of leniency, son.
I'll do the best I can, Jim.
I just can't make any promises.
Jim, Bob tells me you received the Lord last night.
Yes.
Yes, I did, Chep.
But I've made such a mess out of my life.
I mean, now I've got heart surgery and a court martial.
Do you remember when I came to see you at the hospital and you threw me out?
Yeah.
What about it?
Do you remember what I said?
That the Lord cares for you and wants to use all this for your own good.
But I'm headed for a general court martial.
What good can possibly come out of that?
Jim, it doesn't seem to make sense at first.
But to overcome the battles in life, God expects us to praise and thank him through it all.
Believe me.
I know that sometimes this takes teeth-gritting determination.
But if we can keep it up, somehow his power is released into us and the situation, no
matter how grim it seems to be.
You remember that fellow I knew in the army who went home and gave his life to the Lord?
Yeah.
What about him?
Well, his goals changed quite a bit.
He got himself a new career.
But he wasn't very good at it.
Tried too hard.
I had to learn some lessons the hard way.
You say you were into gambling and drinking and all that when you were a soldier, but
then God changed you.
That's right.
I knew that was God.
I think that you decided to straighten up your own life and that maybe this religion
of your grandparents helped you out, but that you turned your life around.
No, no.
It wasn't that way at all.
I couldn't have changed my life.
I really didn't want to.
God showed me he was real.
It was his power and love that changed me.
And he sure needed a changer, that's for sure.
I'm afraid the sergeant remembers all too well what I used to be like.
But about what you just said, sir, I try to understand people mean when they say that
God spoke to them or he gave them strength or whatever, because to me, God is such an
abstract idea.
What do you mean when you say God is real?
Well, I mean that he...
He...
I'll tell you what's real.
The Army is real.
The Army is about war.
We've got a job to do.
And we need to go out and do it, sir.
Don't listen to him.
Well, sure, we're here to fight.
But I think I know what you're trying to say.
We need to think about our lives.
We need to realize what we're doing.
I try to live clean.
I treat people right.
That's what matters.
Well, that's part of it.
Thank you for your time, sir.
Maybe I'll come by and talk to you again.
Problem started back in college.
I've carried it with me all these years.
Really haven't been able to stop.
Have you prayed about this?
Yes, of course I have.
Nothing seems to help.
I know I shouldn't be looking at these magazines, but I still keep buying them.
Can't you help me?
If my wife knew, she'd leave me...
Look, you must determine not to look at them anymore.
And keep praying.
I tell you, I can't do it on my own.
I need some help.
Isn't there something else?
Well, keep praying and read the Bible.
That'll help.
Maybe I shouldn't have come here.
Lieutenant, wait.
Has there been any change?
No, sir.
Have you run any cultures?
We drew his blood this morning.
Has a specialist been called in?
Not yet.
Well, we've run every test we know.
I don't know what more we can do.
Lord, I give up trying.
I need your power.
I'm gonna help these soldiers.
Just use me the way you want to.
We know that God causes all things to work together for good.
To those who love God.
To those who are called according to his purpose.
My grace is sufficient for you, for my strength is made perfect in weakness.
That the power of Christ may rest upon me.
You know, God causes all things to work together for good.
Morning, doctor.
Hello, chaplain.
Why are you this morning?
I'm doing great.
I found the scripture.
Well, I didn't really find it.
I mean, I've read it before, but let me show you.
My grace is sufficient for you, for my strength is made perfect in weakness.
You see, I have to recognize my own weaknesses so that, as it says, the power of Christ may
rest upon me.
For so long I've been trying to do everything under my own power, but if I'd only trusted
in Christ and his power, well, it's something I should have realized a long time ago, but
now I know it.
Well, it seems like you're doing much better.
I'm going to release you, but take it easy.
You're still a little bit weak.
Yes, I am weak, but he is strong.
Oh, come in, please.
Mrs. Fuller, isn't it?
Sorry we're late for my appointment.
And you sit right there and you'll talk to your sister.
Just don't try to change my mind.
I'm not going to do it.
I'm going to do it.
I'm going to do it.
I'm going to do it.
I'll try to change my mind.
Well, what is it that you want to do?
I've had it with him.
He's been coming home drunk for the past four years every day.
Yesterday, he almost didn't make it home.
We found him sprawled out in front of the door to our house, half-naked.
So you came here for counseling?
No, I'm leaving him.
Or I will be.
I promised a friend I'd come and see you first.
Whatever you say, Chaplin, don't tell me to stay with him.
I can't take it anymore.
I don't care whether you stay with him or not.
You don't?
Mrs. Fuller, do you believe in the Lord?
Well, yeah.
Then I want you to thank him in this situation.
What?
If you do, he will be able to solve your problems in ways you never even dreamed of.
This is ridiculous.
How am I supposed to thank God for a husband who loves drinking more than he loves his
own family?
I'm not asking you to close your eyes to the seriousness of what you're facing.
But you see, the Lord says he inhabits the praises of his people.
When we praise him, his power is released to work in our lives in astounding ways.
I just don't...
What we need to do is to praise him when everything looks bad, even when our hearts are heavy
and about to break.
Ask him to help you believe that he is a God of love and power.
And then keep trusting him, regardless of the circumstances.
Okay?
Do let me know how you're doing, wherever you decide to go.
Come in.
They sent these files for you, sir?
Oh, thank you.
Sergeant?
Sir?
Did I ever tell you that...
Tell me what, sir?
Did I ever tell you that Jesus loves you?
No, sir, you never told me anything like that.
You got a minute to talk, sir?
Of course.
Have a seat.
Sir, I haven't told anybody this, but my wife's getting ready to divorce me.
It's a lot of things, but temper mostly.
My daughter's so scared she won't even talk to me anymore.
Sergeant, you won't be able to solve these problems on your own.
You need Jesus Christ living in you.
It's his strength you need to rely on.
How about we pray together?
It's not today.
I've got some other plans.
Well, it's such a nice day out.
I'm going to have a nice little picnic lunch.
Yes, I'll call you tomorrow. Thanks.
Chaplain Carruthers?
Oh, Mrs. Fuller, how are you?
Fine, thank you. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to disturb you.
I just wanted to say thank you.
My husband hasn't had a drink in over two weeks.
That's great. I'd really love to talk to him about what's going on in both of your lives.
Can you get him to call me or stop by and see me sometime?
What do you mean? Haven't you already talked to him?
Well, no, I've never met the man.
Well, after I left your office that day, I went home and decided to give it another try.
My husband came home that evening and the first time in years he didn't go for a beer.
He came into the living room and talked to the children.
Well, I was sure you spoke with him.
No, it wasn't me.
Chaplain, you've got to help me.
I was an attorney before I was drafted into the Army a few months ago.
And when my wife found out that I was being drafted, she tried to commit suicide.
Now I've received orders for Correa and she says if I go she's really going to kill herself.
Where is she now?
She's out in the hall. Sir, she doesn't have anyone but me.
No family?
She was adopted. Something happened. She doesn't speak to her parents.
Ron, ask your wife to come in and I'll see what I can do.
Have a seat.
Sue, I'm really glad you came.
There's nothing to worry about. Everything's going to be all right.
I want you and Ron to thank God that Ron is going to Correa.
Yes, Sue, I want you to thank the Lord.
Sue, listen to me a minute.
If you only believe that our Father is working this thing out for the best,
then all you have to do is trust Him and then begin to thank Him.
Chaplain, I do believe in the Lord but I don't see how this is going to help at all.
It doesn't make any sense, sir.
Let me explain. There are some powerful truths in the Bible that God has been showing me.
Like in everything, give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Also, in all things, God works for good for those who love Him.
And are called according to His purpose.
And that doesn't just mean things that happen after you've asked Him to take over.
He can also redeem our past mistakes and failures if we bring them to Him with thanksgiving.
What happened to that couple?
Ron ran into an old friend who helped him transfer into the legal department.
So we didn't have to go to Correa after all.
And quite unexpectedly, Sue miraculously found her real family.
God made it so that she'd never feel alone again.
Hello Chaplain. I got your message. You wanted to see me.
Thanks for coming by, Colonel.
Yes, I wanted to talk to you about a young man in your unit.
He's facing a court martial. His name is Jim Wilkins.
He's been accused of stealing a car and going AWOL.
Yes, I think I recall seeing reports on him.
He's the one that stole and wrecked Sergeant Newman's car, isn't he?
Yes, Colonel, but he's not really the same man now. He's completely changed, sir.
Okay, Chaplain. I'll see what I can do.
Thank you, sir.
Private Roberts, please relate to the court the incidents of that morning.
On July 22nd, at approximately 0600 hours, we received a call from the local police.
They had spotted the first sergeant's missing vehicle and pursued it for about a mile
before it swerved off the road and crashed into a ditch.
And who was the driver of that car?
Private Wilkins.
Thank you, Private Roberts.
Now, when you treated Private Wilkins in the hospital after he collapsed,
were you concerned about his psychological state?
Well, yes, he was emotionally distraught.
He started shouting when I told him about the surgery.
So you would say then that he was in a distressed psychological state at the time he left the post?
Definitely.
No further questions, Your Honor.
You had a lot to drink that night, didn't you?
I had a few beers.
So you were drunk?
Objection. Your Honor, the prosecution has no evidence that Private Wilkins was drunk.
Sir, three or four beers can make a person legally drunk.
Your Honor, Private Wilkins was never given a sobriety test.
This line of questioning is pure conjecture.
Sustained.
Private, did Dr. Bennett go over the specifics of your medical case with you?
Yes, sir.
Were you afraid you weren't getting the right medical treatment? Is that why you left?
No, it was just the thought of an operation that I tried to get away from.
Then you didn't leave because you felt the doctor's diagnosis was wrong?
No, no, I just didn't want to admit that I had a heart condition.
So you have no real reason to explain to this court why you broke Army regulations and left the post without permission?
Well... Is a treatable medical condition a valid reason to desert your post,
steal the first sergeant's car, and then recklessly destroy it after running from the local police?
Yes or no, Private Wilkins?
No, sir.
All rise.
Please be seated.
This court will now come to order.
Would the accused and counsel please rise?
Private James Wilkins, on the charge of larceny of non-military property,
this court finds you guilty.
On the charge of destruction of non-military property, this court finds you guilty.
And on the charge of being absent without leave, this court finds you guilty.
Private James Wilkins, you are hereby sentenced to six months in the local stockade,
after which you'll be returned to your unit.
Court martial, now adjourned.
You got lucky, son.
I appreciate your work.
You should have been given a dishonorable discharge and a jail term.
I don't know what's going on here.
Congratulations.
Thank you, Jim.
I got my life back. I can't believe it.
He's just beginning to work in your life, Jim.
Could we have a couple of minutes, please?
Yes, sir, Chaffell. That'll be fine.
Jim, about your heart condition, may we begin to pray for that now?
Sure.
Sing it clear and sing it loud. Sing it clear and sing it loud.
Infantry is mighty proud. Infantry is mighty proud.
Hips, hips, hips, right hips. Okay, hit the shower.
How are you doing, Jim?
I used to get tired after walking a hundred yards.
Now I can run and I never seem to get tired.
How do you suppose that happened?
I have a pretty good guess.
You know, I've been thinking about that guy from World War II,
the one you were telling me about who stole the car, was caught by the FBI.
He committed a felony, didn't he?
Yes, he did.
Then how could he get a job with the government as a chaplain?
Well, he received a presidential pardon,
signed by President Truman himself.
Seems they liked what he did during the war.
Presidential pardon, huh?
Now I know why you're stuck by me all the time.
I wasn't quite sure what he had planned for you, Jim.
I did know that no matter how bad things got,
God could straighten them all out.
What do you think he has in mind for me?
I don't know.
I think you'd better make that decision before your sergeant decides for you.
You're right. I have to get going.
I'll see you later.
As you watch the story of my life,
you may have realized that you have a need in your own heart.
You may have understood as Jim and Lisa experienced the pain
that not knowing where they were and what to do about their own life.
As I went to that little country church near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
the pastor spoke to my own heart,
and I realized that God loved me
and that he had sent Jesus, his son, to come into the world
that I might receive the free gift of eternal life.
And I would like to invite you today to say a prayer with me
and to believe that Jesus becomes your Lord and Savior,
to believe that Jesus was resurrected from the dead,
that you might receive the forgiveness of your sins
and the free gift of eternal life.
Would you pray with me?
Dear God, I need you.
I open the door of my life
and receive Jesus Christ as my Savior and Lord.
Thank you for forgiving my sins.
Make me the kind of person you want me to be.
I rejoice with you that Jesus is now your Savior and your Lord,
and that you now have the free gift of eternal life.
Your light shines on my pride
casting prison shadows.
I am a captive till I kneel
to this anthem in my soul.
I will praise you, O my God,
my Redeemer and King.
You've released all my chains,
brought me from prison to praise.
I will praise you, O my God,
my Redeemer and King.
You've released all my chains,
brought me from prison to praise.
I will praise you, O my God,
my Redeemer and King.
You've released all my chains,
brought me from prison to praise.
Thank you.