If you get a chance this movie is good and you can watch it on line for free here: http://www.mylifetime.com/watch-full-movies-online/amish-grace A friend told me about it and so I watched it last night. It is based on the true story of the Amish who experienced the killing of their children at thier little one room school house and how they could forgive in such a way that was demonstrated at that time. Don't worry it does not show any of the killing. It really makes one think and reflect on how one can forgive and why we are to forgive. It goes into this subject of forgiveness.
I also just finished reading a true book about that dealt with this subject of forgiveness. This book was about the Rwandan Genocide and how this lady who went through the Rwandan Genocide (over a million killed) had spent over 90 days hidden in a bathroom with about 7 others. Her family all was killed except for a brother who was out of the country. In her book she tells how and why she has to forgive.
Both of these stories are good, and they were both such an amazing story about how to forgive something that is horrendous. It explains why we can forgive and about giving the justice to God, etc but I thought you might enjoy the movie. I like movies that make me think and this one on the Amish killings does. It is not the typical type of movie that you would just say , oh I want to see, because the subject is so difficult. But If you get the time it is well worth watching and reflecting on.
Here is some from the Movie:
I have just ordered the book, also called Amish Grace --here is a review given by Bill Moyers on the book.
I just put the book on hold at the library. I will try to find the time to watch the movie - sounds gripping. The subject of forgiveness is so important and so hard for the average person in this country to comprehend!
ReplyDeleteOh my - I'm crying at my computer and I haven't even seen the movie yet! Man, I was never a cryer before I had kids. Now I cry over grocery store commercials and greeting cards. Movie sounds amazing.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the reviews and info!
ReplyDeleteOur family is always looking for movies that come with a moral and a godly lesson--I will put these movies in my NetFlix que!
Blessings to you, Kim!
Wow! Thanks for sharing the link! That was an great movie, I cried and cried. I love how she came back to her faith!
ReplyDeleteI've seen the movie several times and it is a good one. I love the part where the father asks his young daughter whose sister was killed if that hate in her feels good. The little girl replies no of course and he explains to her so simply how it is like a monster that eats us up inside.
ReplyDeletePeople often think that in order to forgive you have to "feel" no pain but forgiveness is simply a choice to free yourself and others. The healing is another process which often takes time but quite impossible without making the choice to forgive.
Yes, One Heart it was powerful--I loved that part too.
ReplyDeleteI want to see that movie--I love thinking type movies too. Forgiveness is so important. I grew up in a horrendous childhood..and am so grateful that a pastor challenged me to forgive and accept my father. It kept me from derailing my life. My sisters' lives fell apart..due to bitterness. Good topic!
ReplyDeleteHi Again Kim,
ReplyDeleteWhat a post....what faith, grace, and inspiration.
I saw the previews for that movie but missed the showing. I'll have to check out the link you gave and watch it. Thanks for sharing. Thank God for His unmerited favor.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the the review! I rarely watch movies but this sounds like something I'd like to see. Also, thanks for stopping by my blog today. I feel out of touch being gone so long and now I have to do it all over again. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteKim,
ReplyDeleteYes. Deb and I will have to watch that movie. I deeply respect their stand, and find it in keeping with what Jesus commanded and lived out for the world.