Posted on 09/09/2015 8:21:42 AM PDT by fishtank
There is a great lack of good Christian films today. The Kendrick brothers are helping in a small way to fill that gap.
Maybe the author should show us how its done.
If you want the answer to the author’s “what if” things don’t work out question, then see Courageous. The daughter dies. No, she does not get sick, almost die, and then miraculously pull through. She dies. The family must deal with the aftermath.
Show me any movie that handles such a life crisis better.
Some supposed Christians are so critical of others’ service to the Lord, they would have nothing good to say if the apostles were here as our personal examples.
I have not seen War Room yet, but I intend to make it a priority to do so, now.
She packs a great deal of judgment into her article and then announces she isn’t taking any more comments. I wonder why.
I agree with you. I don’t see the “griping” that the others are seeing. I thought her analysis was excellent.
We saw the movie and prayer is now taken very seriously in our home. It is more intense and reaches out to more people.
I read every word in the article.
I.Am.Underwhelmed.
There is nothing substantial in the article. The author just doesn’t like the Kendrick Bros and looks all over for reasons to criticize them.
Note to author: We are now getting terrific Christian movies which are bringing in crowds. Put that in your pipe and smoke it.
Boy, I am glad I toned down that reply.
Have seen it, loved it, recommend it.
Sounds like a great way to spend a Sunday
I get what this lady is saying AND I enjoy pretty much every movie these men make. They are bold and in your face and uplifting. They are not art films.
Strangely they remind me of Tyler Perry’s earlier live plays with Madea as the main character. Loud and broad comedy-drama with many powerful poignant moments sung by those awesome black voices.
Sometimes you just need your heart warmed and stirred. I am unable to turn off my mind, though, so I can enjoy a good critique of Christian schlock, too.
It truly was...Sunday school and church service and then to the 4:00 matinee...it was a wonder day! :)
And .. obviously .. this person has not relationship with GOD. When you know GOD, you believe what HE has to say. Otherwise, why waste your time.
And .. also obviously .. this person is very uncomfortable even talking about “faith”. But, without faith, you cannot please GOD.
I believe this person thought they were in “faith”, when they were just barely believing that GOD was capable of doing anything. Thus, probably an experiment in “faith” went very wrong and her limited beliefs didn’t work out.
It’s sad. But .. it happens. Of course, they always blame GOD .. when it was their lack of “faith” all along.
Sorry to preach; but I just cannot keep silent.
We need many of those in our lives. So glad to hear it!
The author needs to spend some quality time in the Word and in the presence of God, and less time critiquing movies, Christian or otherwise.
Her rambling on Stephen’s stoning and Paul’s thorn, show a profound misunderstanding of the nature of Love Himself, and the role of the adversary.
I have not seen the film. But I am happy that there are people attempting to create positive, family friendly, Christian, and inspirational films. I would strongly suggest the author spend a season meditating on 1 Corinthians 13. It would be far more productive looking for the positives and praying for Christian filmmakers instead of going full Pharisee on them.
I’m with you two. You might find the “further reading” link to the Justin Peters review worth reading. He speaks to some of the spiritual warfare and other issues.
I’ve seen two or three of the Kendrick movies.
I liked them - at the time.
But I posted the article because the author reminded me of the sugary-high-then-hangover that I had after thinking about the content of the movies.
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