"LETTERS TO GOD" (2010) DVD

Then little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands on them and pray, but disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven."  Matthew 19:13-14  NKJV

 "Letters to God"  is an inspirational and uplifting Christian faith-based movie, inspired by a true story. It was made in loving memory of Patrick "Tyler" Doughtie. (Sept.23/1995 to March 1/2005)

Tyler's Dad has written the book from which this movie is based. He and his wife also co-authored a children's book with the same title.  

This is a story is of a courageous, faith-filled eight-year old boy, also named, "Tyler", (Tanner Maquire), who has cancer. He influences both his family and his community by writing letters to his "best friend", God, which is a form of  prayer for him. He lives with his Mom (Robyn Lively), his grandmother (Maree Cheatham) and his teenage brother (Michael Bolten). The letters are eventually intercepted by the mailman (McDaniels Johnson), who is a lost soul with an addiction. He is inspired by Tyler's bravery and grace in battling the cancer. He then, after some confusion, goes on a journey to find out how to rid himself of his own demons and finds his answers in the Letters to God from this child. Others influenced in the community as well are: Tyler's young friend (Bailee Madison) and her grandfather (Ralph Waite-from TV's Walton's Mountain.)

 

"Letters to God" faces the realities of life and death with hope and faith. We are safe in His hands! So many of the secular movies show just an empty dismal end to us. I was emotional in parts of this movie, but it really was a story of a 'Celebration of Life'. I can't tell you how uplifting I found this movie, which sounds strange to the world, but it is because God gave us eternal life. I would recommend it to all families and individuals. As for myself, I think I will purchases this dvd and keep it in my library, so that I may look at it again sometime or share it with someone else. 


"Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it."  Mark 10:15 NKJV

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MPAA:  This movie is rated PG for thematic material.

I rated this movie as follows, because of the heartfelt storyline.