To Save A Life

I was overwhelmed this past Sunday to see the youth of MVC huddled in corners and hallways praying and crying with parents, youth leaders and each other. Some of them were saying that "their lives had been truly changed" and "they felt good about life for the first time". What happened? They went to see a film last weekend entitled "To Save a Life" and have began a small group curriculum that is truly touching their hearts. Many of us are out of touch when it comes to our kid's struggles. And I don't mean that in a mean way. It's just a fact of life. I know many times when I thought I knew exactly what my kids were facing and their fears and feelings, only to discover that I was way off. So what is this film? It's a production with no major actors, no real TV advertising, and little attention from the mainstream press. Yet it has caught the attention of literally hundreds of thousands of teenagers who came out opening weekend. As a matter of fact, it has the #1 fan rating on Fandango.com and Flixter.com. The church-made film To Save A Life debuted on an aggressive 441 screens and managed to break the overall top 15. The Los Angeles Times called the film an “absorbing redemption story” that “is a deftly acted, generally absorbing cautionary tale with wider allure than its faith-based label may imply.” The Miami Herald reported the film, “good acting, excellent production values and even a solidly eclectic musical score that ranges from rap to alternative.” Big Hollywood.com, on the making of the film, states, “To Save a Life is perhaps even more a miracle than the average feature film. Not only did it beat the odds, it did so with its soul still firmly attached." I don't normally recommend movies, however this one is a must for parents and teenagers. If you get the chance, go see this film and get a glimpse into the world of our teenagers. You will be surprised, amazed, encouraged and blessed. Praise God for using a movie to bring change to our world and glory to Christ.

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