Product Details

• Actors: Lon Allison, Mark Brewer, Katherine Brown-Saltzman, Henry Cloud, Michelle McKinney Hammond
• Directors: Amy Reinhold, David Kirkpatrick, Judge Reinhold
• Writers: Amy Reinhold, David Kirkpatrick, Judge Reinhold
• Producers: Amy Reinhold, Craig D. Forrest
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
• Subtitles: English, Spanish
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: 20th Century Fox
• DVD Release Date: April 4, 2006
• Run Time: 99 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000E6ES94
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #11,436 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Be Still is an extraordinary film that demonstrates contemplative reflection as a vital part of our everyday lives and as a remedy for the ills of the frenzied, fast-paced modern world. Featuring interviews with some of today's most highly respected authors, educators, and ministers, Be Still examines the importance of silent, reflective prayer as a way to truly be open to receiving God's guidance. This remarkable film also features a useful "how to" section that shows how contemplative prayer can be used by anyone at anytime to better one's life and reaffirm that which is truly important.

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52 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "To sit before God and know His peace", June 15, 2006

By	Alejandra Vernon "artist & illustrator" (Long Beach, California) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

Silence used to be the norm, but in the last 50 years it has become the exception; now we have to create a special time and place to experience silence...and "still the constant noise" that surrounds us. And if we want to grow in our walk with the Lord, it's crucial that we do so. For those who long with all their hearts for more than a Sunday only kind of Christianity, but don't know how quite to start, this DVD has some wonderful guidance, that will spark the light within you.

Jesus is the core and substance of this documentary, and His Word the source. I fail to comprehend the Pharisaic mentality that would find the teaching in this DVD to be heretical, but as Quaker author Richard Foster says, "It's much easier for people to debate the Bible than to submit to it." All the teachers, pastors, and authors interviewed for this documentary have wisdom to impart, making this film a good investment of your time.

"Be Still" is not only a good source for those seeking to learn on their own, but would also be an excellent tool for small study groups to use, and for pastors and Bible teachers as well. One of the 7 chapters of the DVD is on "Small Groups," and gives ideas on how to use contemplative prayer in a gathering of believers.

WARNING: The DVD has a very peculiar set-up. My only complaint of this documentary is that it does not have a "Play All" option, and one must keep the remote close at hand. The 1st chapter is approximately 55 minutes long, and has a long list of credits after it, making one think that "this is all there is," and stop the DVD. Wrong! There are about 40 minutes more in the subsequent 6 chapters.

"The Lord is in His holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him." Habakkuk 2:20

30 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Be Still - A Great Resource for the Journey, April 4, 2006

By	Bob Beltz "Author, Producer, Virtual Monk" (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews

I was one of the lucky people who had the chance to see this DVD before it was released. It is a tremendous resource both to motivate your prayer experience and also to guide you in learning how to experience the great benefit of reflective prayer and bible reading. The narration is beautiful and moving. It does an incredible job of setting a mood and inviting the viewer to enter into the prayer experience. The men and women sharing their experiences is a veritable who's who of spiritual leadership. I highly recommend this beautiful and moving resource for the spiritual journey. It will not only move you to a deeper desire to pray - it will also teach you how to fulfill that desire.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent encouragment for prayer., January 8, 2007

By	Paul M. Dubuc (Columbus, OH USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

So many Christians pray only to be heard by God. But prayer is more that that. The authors and speakers on this video program offer help toward a way of prayer that has been all but lost in our day. Prayer is also meant to change us, to let God speak to us through the reflective reading of the Bible. Please don't listen to well meaning Christians who criticize this film for its superficial resemblence to New Age spirituality. Their criticisms are off the mark. There is plenty of biblical and historical support for the practices discussed here. Don't miss out on something that will bring you closer to God. See the film for yourself and decide if this is helpful to you.