Although it may not be Oscar-worthy, this movie is inspiring nonetheless. If you've ever had more than just surface conversation with me, you'll know what an impact Brennan Manning and his writings have had on my life. The Ragamuffin Gospel was truth, grace and Love that also spoke to the heart of Rich Mullins, one of contemporary Christian music's greatest gifts.
Mullins was talented, but so are a lot of other people. What set Rich apart was his abhorrence of fame, wealth and his passion to simply live like Jesus. At one point, Mullins specified to his accountant that he only wanted to be paid a salary equivalent to the average wage for an American worker...the rest was donated to churches and charities. The trappings of this world did not entice him.
Instead, what he passionately sought after was the Love of his Savior. This movie chronicles a broken soul that only wanted to stand in the Presence of his Abba and know that he is loved. This is a message that is timeless, yet desperately needed in our culture today.
Mullins found that Love, he also discovered acceptance for whom he was and forgiveness for the failings of himself and others. I'm not promising miracles if you watch this movie. And although the actors are unknowns, their performances are pretty good for a "Christian" movie (always one of my biggest pet peeves!) But if Christians could continue to produce quality, honest, yet hope-filled movies like these...we just might see some barriers between "us" and "them" miraculously come tumbling down.
**Ragamuffin can currently be seen on Netflix or Amazon**
**Ragamuffin can currently be seen on Netflix or Amazon**
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