Dove Review As a child who lost her parents at a young age, Chloe moves through life with her arms folded across her chest and a face full of dramatic makeup in an effort to hide the pain. She was entrusted to her grandmother to raise her, and though her grandmother is determined to introduce Chloe to the Lord, those efforts are undermined by the opinions of some of the church people. Chloe’s grandmother’s persistency and consistency to love Chloe without an agenda helps break down Chloe’s self-protective walls and invites her into a relationship. Then, the unimaginable happens, and
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She’s built her life on pride, rejecting God and forgiveness. But when tragedy strikes, her carefully guarded world begins to crumble. Faced with heartbreak, grief, and the emptiness of control, she must decide whether to remain bitter—or open her heart to God’s healing grace. Mercy is a moving story of redemption, faith, and the courage to forgive.
Based on a true story, Erica chooses faith over fear, battling Stage 4 cancer while pregnant. Through pain and struggle, she carries her baby with love, showing that even in the most difficult trials, there is strength, purpose, and hope.
Diana is the picture of a successful woman who has it all. She has a great husband, Michael, a beautiful daughter,Kelsey and she owns Sweet Lilies, a very popular and busy cafe and bakery. Diana’s life seems perfect until she begins to realize the toll her long hours at Sweet Lilies have taken on her family when she discovers her husband’s affair. Diana’s world is still spinning when she gets a call from the hospital that her estranged mother who she has not spoken to since she was a teenager, was hospitalized with a terminal condition and Diana was the
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Dove Review “I Am Potential” is an inspiring, powerful, and heart-touching movie! It is based on the true story of Patrick Henry Hughes, who was born without eyes and the use of his legs. This inspiring movie makes it crystal clear: there is a purpose for all things and God definitely can bring good out of difficult situations. Patrick Henry’s parents, Patrick and Patricia, are ecstatic at the birth of their son, but soon are hit with a harsh reality: he was born without eyes and he probably will never walk. They adapt as well as they can, dealing with
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Dove Review A man who has been searching for his true love his whole life finally meets “Mrs. Right,” a friend of the family with a wonderful young daughter. But when a wealthy and beautiful woman offers him a glimpse into an extravagant lifestyle (if only he’ll give up his morals in return) his family and his faith will guide him to learn that it’s not only true love that makes us whole. From Christian filmmaker, David D. Dietrich. Overall, About Hope is an engaging and relatable film not only about finding love, but following God in every aspect of our lives.
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Quo Vadis, a story of love, Christian persecution and spectacle set in ancient Rome during the reign of Nero. The acting is a little exaggerated but this was typical during the silent movie era.
On a damp, gray Sunday afternoon, thousands of people gather in a Denver, Colorado, stadium for a Crusade where Billy Graham shares a message about God’s love. Moved by the Gospel, the Harper family—like many others—find themselves going forward, publicly making decisions for Jesus Christ. But when tragedy strikes, Pete, Marge, and their young son, Ronnie, wrestle with their new faith amid life’s frustrations.
A career-driven lawyer is hired by a hockey team to convince a famous, retired player to get back on the ice. He, in turn, shows her that winning isn’t everything.
A family is broken after a beloved father, husband, and preacher is killed by a local gang. Now, the family must apply the wisdom he taught them to overcome their grief and move forward without him.
Cameron Taylor, a young man, is grappling with overwhelming guilt and confusion following the death of his best friend, Bryson, who perished in a fire. Cameron, who comes from a Christian family but is uncertain about his own faith, struggles to cope with the trauma. His mother decides he needs a change of scenery and sends him to spend the summer with his non-religious aunt, uncle, and cousins in a small town. There, a strong Christian family friend, Uncle Alan, takes Cameron under his wing, mentoring him and sharing the Gospel. The film follows Cameron’s emotional journey from devastation and
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Dove Review Hope Again follows the journey of a newly divorced mother, Darla (Denise Morris) and her three teen daughters Kayla, Megan, and Caitlyn (Summer, Brooklyn, and Cassidy Morris) as they start over, building new lives in a new town and school. Because they were rejected by their previous church for being divorced, Darla is not excited to embrace a new church body, and she reluctantly agrees to allow her daughters to attend youth group where they connect with new friends. As life unfolds, and each person deals with their trauma in their own way, they learn that life goes on,
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Approved for 12+ Dove Review “Forgiven” is a riveting movie that features excellent performances, especially from Kevin Sorbo as Lt. Morgan, Jenn Gotzen as Elizabeth Taylor, and Casey Fuller as James Davies. It also features a suspenseful and interesting story line, as well as fine production values. Mainly, it focuses on a message of divine forgiveness, according to the Bible. Pastor Taylor (Steve Flanigan) and his daughters Elizabeth (Jenn Gotzon) and Naomi (Allee Sutton Hethcoat) are about to leave church after the service when a man wielding a gun, James Davies, races in and holds them all captive. What they
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A troubled young man takes the fall for a crime to protect his friend, sparking a life-altering journey. Instead of facing harsh punishment, he receives mercy from the church and is given community service. While he spends more time at the church and with Cassie, the children’s ministry director, he experiences the love of Jesus for the first time. He and Cassie develop feelings for one another. As their bond deepens, both must confront their fears and past to embrace this new, unexpected love. Cassie must learn to trust God and surrender control over the most vulnerable piece of herself,
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Dove Review “If Not For His Grace” is all about grace, and it tells a good story. Rev. William Randolph is a family man. When he arrives home for the family meal he prays and the family digs in, but then his wife reminds him that he forgot the ice cream for desert. When he runs to the store to pick some up, he takes a bullet by a gang member, intended for someone else. The family reels from the loss as does Dog, the gang member that was spared due to Rev. Randolph’s sacrifice. Dog becomes determined to get
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Dove Review “God’s Compass” is an excellent film and is both inspiring and dramatic. This compelling movie features a story of faith centered on Suzanne Waters (Karen Abercrombie), the retiring principal of South High who is a woman of faith — and she will need it in the days to come. Her pregnant daughter-in-law, Jessica (Jazelle Foster), is driving herself to the hospital in labor, when she has to pull over. A young man named Eli (Joey Ibanez) intends to rob her but sees her in pain and actually drives her to the hospital. However, he is wanted by police,
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Dove Review “Wildflower” is a gripping and intense movie that features a 12-year-old mystery surrounding a girl’s death. Chloe (Nathalia Ramos) is an art student in college who begins suffering flashbacks from something that happened when she was a girl. These flashbacks include Chloe being chased by a truck and the remembrance of a man with a tattoo. She also sees someone attacked on a bridge. Her friend, Josh (Cody Longo), supports her and seeks out the truth of what happened so many years ago. This film has a satisfying conclusion and incorporates wholesome storytelling. Chloe and Josh go into
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Firefighter Jack Gilmore in Granbury, Texas, enjoys holiday moments with his son and unknowingly shares a last kiss with his wife. A teen’s car accident kills his wife, challenging Jack’s faith and ability to forgive. Starring Kevin Sorbo (God’s Not Dead), Sarah Elizabeth Reeves Director: Bill McAdams Jr. Writer: Bill McAdams Jr. Stars: Kevin Sorbo, Sarah Elizabeth Reeves, Luke Ray Bentley, Madi Bentley, Mary Jean Bentley
“skip ahead to the 2:30 min. mark to get past the test pattern and loud noise which starts at the 30 second mark.” Admin “Only God Can is a powerful thought-provoking film highlighting the realization that “All things are possible with God” and with faith we can overcome anything. The movie explores the lifetime bond of five friends struggling through life’s challenges that become more difficult with each passing year. It brings to light the relationships the women have with each other and the relationship they lack with God. The movie depicts real-life situations that many of us can identify
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The movie starts with a 5 min. bio on the life of John Bunyan then comes a dramatization of his book A Pilgrims Progress.
A troubled teen is sentenced to community service at a retirement home, where an unexpected friendship begins to change the course of her life.
Dove Review Royal Ashes is a sometimes-gritty look at the repercussions of addiction in the lives of innocent people and highlights the grace of God in the most challenging of times. The focus, commitment, and love exhibited by main characters is gripping, as we go on a rollercoaster ride with the Royal family. When Paul Royal (Luke Sage) encounters his new neighbor Jenny (Ariane Ireland), he never imagined his world would be turned upside down. Caring for everyone else in his life but himself, Paul is feeling the pressures of adulthood, as he nurtures his four siblings daily by himself, while
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Based on the best selling novel of the same name, And You Call Yourself A Christian, a woman’s new found faith is tested when an unimaginable tragedy turns her life upside down.
John Palmer, an American Christian on a work assignment in the UK, stumbles across Chris Arnold, a British atheist who is about to end his life by leaping from a bridge. John’s attempts to share his faith are fiercely rejected by Chris, a quick-witted and sarcastic Brit who knows the Bible better then he does. John realizes that it will take more than words to save Chris’s life. Grace and Gravity mixes quirky humor and riveting drama to convey ideas about authentic faith, friendship, and evangelism. Featuring exceptional performances by Bruce Marchiano (The Encounter, The Gospel According to Matthew) and
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After losing their father, a girl and her mother fight to save their ranch, with the help of a special horse and newfound hope, they discover the strength of love and resilience.
Dove Review Jimmy Valentino has it all — the slice-of-Americana Catholic family, nice house out in the ‘burbs, great-paying job where his input is vital and respected — right up until the day he discovered that knot on his back. The doctor initially thinks it’s just a cyst, but even without advanced medical training, we the audience already know better. An on-the-spot, painful biopsy reveals advanced lymphoma. “We need to prepare for the worst, Jimmy,” the doctor says. As you might imagine, when worse comes to worst, some things get better in a hurry. Like Jimmy’s prayer life. But so
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A woman’s granddaughter has been placed for adoption. Her only hope of ever seeing her granddaughter again is to leaves clues to her birth family’s identity via sealed documents the child will have access to when she reaches legal age.