Rivers has proven that people can write relevant fiction based on historical fact, and the Erwins have proven that true stories revolving around social issues make the best movies. For this reason, I continue to believe that Christian filmmakers should use the content that is already there. Sadly, Christian movies often fall into the former situation, and if not, their portrayals of real life issues are often half-baked. No one will learn anything if entertainment continues to do this. Movies cannot avoid the hard things in life and focus only on hearts and flowers, or on sadness and worldly pleasures. Likewise, the Erwin brother’s recent blockbuster I Can Only Imagine – which is based on a true story – showed Christian audiences that the only way out of the dark is through it. Rivers fearlessly portrayed real life – everything, even the messy stuff. The safe and meaningless romances of the past were challenged by her raw storytelling and love that arose from the ashes of pain, suffering, and heartbreak. Francine Rivers’ Mark of the Lion Series changed the way people looked at Christian fiction.
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