HSMom2One Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Hello friends, Last night my family and I watched "Cry the Beloved Country" with James Earl Jones. I was so deeply touched that I'm still thinking about it nearly 24 hours later. For anyone that hasn't seen it, I highly recommend it. I was so touched on so many levels that I am still processing it and would find it hard to put it into words yet. There are times that God uses a movie to teach me about truth or principles in following the way of Christ, and this is one of those really special ones. Even today when I had my devotions I felt that watching the movie was connected to what I was reading and sensing in my spirit. Have any of you ever had similar experiences? If so, then please share about it. What movies were the most inspiring? Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieAir Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Hello friends,Last night my family and I watched "Cry the Beloved Country" with James Earl Jones. I was so deeply touched that I'm still thinking about it nearly 24 hours later. For anyone that hasn't seen it, I highly recommend it. I was so touched on so many levels that I am still processing it and would find it hard to put it into words yet. There are times that God uses a movie to teach me about truth or principles in following the way of Christ, and this is one of those really special ones. Even today when I had my devotions I felt that watching the movie was connected to what I was reading and sensing in my spirit. Have any of you ever had similar experiences? If so, then please share about it. What movies were the most inspiring? Blessings, Lucinda What?!? How did I not know there was a movie? With James Earl Jones? It was one of my favorite books. I think I need to look for the movie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 This is a fantastic movie. It brings history alive, but more than anything it teaches a powerful message about how we live and believe. I hope you see it soon, my friend! Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Hello friends,Last night my family and I watched "Cry the Beloved Country" with James Earl Jones. I was so deeply touched that I'm still thinking about it nearly 24 hours later. For anyone that hasn't seen it, I highly recommend it. I was so touched on so many levels that I am still processing it and would find it hard to put it into words yet. There are times that God uses a movie to teach me about truth or principles in following the way of Christ, and this is one of those really special ones. Even today when I had my devotions I felt that watching the movie was connected to what I was reading and sensing in my spirit. Have any of you ever had similar experiences? If so, then please share about it. What movies were the most inspiring? Blessings, Lucinda The movie was great, but the book is so much better. I found it tragic and sad, but full of hope as well. As far as movies go, I think the most inspirational movie I have seen lately is Bella, which has already received rave reviews on these boards. Another movie I find deeply moving is Wit with Emma Thompson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johanna Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Oh Good! I am watching Bella tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in CA Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 The Passion - of course - profoundly impacted me I'm getting ready to have my dds watch it - they were too young when it first came out. In another vein - Amistad - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Baer Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersDozen Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 This is an openly Christian movie but for our family Facing the Giants was amazing. The dc got the message about not giving up, trusting God, glorifying God even when things are bad. For me the message about fertility and "I will still love Him" was powerful beyond words. I don't buy movies, we don't watch movies regularly, but I bought this one for my dc and they watch it once/month. I was honestly shocked at how well it was done and how awesomely it impacted all of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 This is an openly Christian movie but for our family Facing the Giants was amazing. The dc got the message about not giving up, trusting God, glorifying God even when things are bad. For me the message about fertility and "I will still love Him" was powerful beyond words. I don't buy movies, we don't watch movies regularly, but I bought this one for my dc and they watch it once/month. I was honestly shocked at how well it was done and how awesomely it impacted all of us. This reminds me of the movie, "End of the Spear". Its message about forgiveness had a real effect on me too. I don't buy movies either, but we have Netflix and rent our DVD's one at a time on an unlimited monthly basis. We're very selective though...most of our movies are for the whole family to watch together. Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 The Ultimate Gift, we all enjoyed that movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 Thanks everyone. I've already got a couple of movie titles to put in our Netflix que thanks to this thread. Anybody else? Keep the titles coming, friends! Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 You know, I may be WAAAY off base here, and I always hesitate to give my opinion about anything related to religion, as I have no confidence whatsoever in my ability or qualifications to even discuss matters of faith, but the Kevin Costner classic "Field of Dreams" has always struck me as having strong undercurrents of faith, hope and love. It's one of our very favorite movies; we've even visited the actual field in Iowa twice! Astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johanna Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Just got done watching this....and can i just say : BEAUTIFUL! Wow, what a powerful story. Of course, my dh fell asleep a few times....and I just kept sobbing. It was so deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 Just got done watching this....and can i just say : BEAUTIFUL!Wow, what a powerful story. Of course, my dh fell asleep a few times....and I just kept sobbing. It was so deep. Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaNY Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Amazing Grace, the movie about William Wilberforce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 Yeah, Amazing Grace is another good pick. My history focus was always on John Newton until I started reading about Wilberforce and then saw the movie. It really inspired me to keep on keeping on, living by my convictions. More movies anyone? Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalieclare Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Well, I really like Enchanted April. It's older, have you seen it? The main character really inspires me not to be stingy with love. It also inspires me to rent a castle in Italy!!! Oh, I almost forgot about I Am David. Wow, that was just a great movie. It might be a bit emotionally intense for your daughter, I don't know. My 11yo sensitive son did alright with it. Very moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Well, I really like Enchanted April. It's older, have you seen it? The main character really inspires me not to be stingy with love. It also inspires me to rent a castle in Italy!!! Oh, I almost forgot about I Am David. Wow, that was just a great movie. It might be a bit emotionally intense for your daughter, I don't know. My 11yo sensitive son did alright with it. Very moving. I second Enchanted April for the exact same reasons.:) We named our dog "Lottie" after the main character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johanna Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 oops sorry! I posted under the discussion of the movie: BELLA It was really good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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