Rich Mullins is best known by younger people as the composer
of “Awesome God.” He was, however, much
more than that. In this film, we meet
Rich as a child on an Indiana farm struggling to please a father who can’t
relate to his genius son. We follow him
to college, where he meets his best friend and his family--and a girl. We see him question legalism, think deeply
about how Jesus really lived, and put those thought into lyrics that till stir
our souls.
This is no sugar-coated Christian flick, however, as it is
based on a real human life. And real
life has struggle and brokenness.
Heartbreak, alcoholism, and depression were a part of Mullins’
life. So was an amazing minister who
helped Rich through the pain by sharing his own struggle and showing him how to
embrace the fact that Jesus really, truly loved him unconditionally.
Music, of course, is woven throughout the narrative. This is a movie that is beautiful, tragic,
and triumphant. I recommend it for
viewing by youth and adults--and younger children with their parents so that
they can discuss smoking, alcohol, and depression at an age-appropriate level.
Worship leaders will want to see this movie for sure!
To enter the DVD giveaway, just comment on this blog post on
or before July 14. I will request
contact information from the winner on July 15.
If you can’t wait to see it, purchase
it now.
Disclosure (in
accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of
Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC
for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are
100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample
of the product in exchange for this review and post.
Only one entrant per mailing
address, per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on
another blog, you are not eligible to win it
again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.”
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