It's pretty rare that I post movie recommendations because there are so few movies that are worth recommending! However, I was very blessed recently by this new film from Pureflix called Sarah's Choice. The story is moving, the acting is impressive for an outside-of-Hollywood production, and the message is very timely.
Sarah's Choice follows the story of a young woman who was raised in a Christian home but chose to turn her back on God after her father died. Just when she is at the height of her career and about to receive a promotion, Sarah faces an unplanned, undesired pregnancy. When presented with the option of abortion as a "quick, easy fix" to her "problem," Sarah immediately declares that she could never do that. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes obvious that she is very undecided about her pregnancy. With her boyfriend on the fence and her career on the line, Sarah thinks abortion might be her only option.
Similar to Charles Dicken's ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, Sarah is given three dreams from the Lord. These dreams present pictures of what life might be like if she chooses life for her child. Surrounded by pressure and confronted with truth, Sarah finally comes to the point where the only one she can turn to is Jesus Christ.
My family watched this movie together a couple weeks ago and when it ended, my mom and I were wiping our eyes. While Dad wasn't crying over the touching ending like we were, even he said, "That was really good."
Working in a crisis pregnancy center ministry on a daily basis, I thought the movie producers did an excellent job capturing on screen the realities that young women must deal with when faced with unplanned pregnancies. Delicate issues are handled graciously making for a wholesome film that is truly edifying.
There will be a free showing of Sarah's Choice this coming Friday evening at the chapel of Champions Forest Baptist Church hosted by our Care Net center. While admission is free, opportunity to give to a love offering for our ministry will be made available. The film will start at 6:30 p.m.
If you don't live in Houston or cannot make the showing, Sarah's Choice can be ordered online or purchased at most Christian bookstores.
1 comment:
Thanks for the movie review! Always looking for appropriate movies to watch as a family!
The article was truly moving. Thank you for sharing this with everyone...helps to keep what really matters at the heart and mind of our daily living...and constant prayers!!
Much love and blessings,
THe Whitts
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