If you get a chance while its still in theaters, check out the new movie “Sarah’s Key” (or put it in  your Netflix queue for when it comes out on DVD).  It’s one of the best, most powerful movies I’ve seen in a while.

It’s not a Christian movie per se so there’s some minor language issues but the story is a powerful one of redemption, relationships and struggle, all set around the historical and notorious Vel’ d’Hiv Roundup in 1942 (the little known – and perhaps in the U.S., unknown – French round-up of the Jews during WWII).

A mentor of mine said you should only see movies that ‘make you laugh, make you cry, take you high and take you low.’  This one does it!  It reminds you of how low humanity can go while simultaneously reminding you of high we can fly.

Nelson

P.S. The only thing better than the movie is the book on which its based (same title by  Tatiana de Rosnay) – but the movie does justice to the book so don’t feel guilty if you choose to ‘watch’ and not ‘read.’.

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About Nelson Searcy

Nelson Searcy is an experienced church growth strategist, pastor, church planter and coach, consulting with churches around the world. As founder of Church Leader Insights and the Renegade Pastors Network, he has personally trained more than 3,500 church leaders in over 45 denominations through live events, seminars and monthly coaching. Nelson is also the Founding and Lead Pastor of The Journey Church, with locations across New York City and in Boca Raton, FL. Nelson and his church routinely appear on lists such as “The 50 Most Influential Churches” and “The 25 Most Innovative Leaders.” He is the author of over 100 church growth resources and 18+ books, including The Renegade Pastor: Abandoning Average in Your Life, Ministry and The Difference Maker: Using Your Everyday Life for Eternal Impact, and At the Cross with the People Who Were There. He and his wife, Kelley, have one son, Alexander.