The Film
Dinosaur Heart is a short documentary following Treffen Rexius and his family whose life was turned upside down after receiving devastating news at the doctor’s office. Being a completely happy and seemingly healthy 10-month-old baby, there was no reason to suspect anything was wrong, until Dr. Carter uttered those words that will forever live in their hearts, “your child is in congestive heart failure.”
Even in the overshadow of a parents’ worst nightmare, losing a child, we see God’s faithfulness and provision every step of the way. It’s a harrowing and inspiring story of faith and perseverance though some of life’s toughest moments, while seeing the peace and comfort of God overflow in the middle of them.
The Ministry
Dinosaur Heart Ministries, an extension of the documentary, aims at supporting believers through some of life’s toughest moments. We partner with local churches to bring pastoral care and resources to struggling people.
Bring Glory to God
Accompany those in pain
Connect with pastoral care and counselors
Dinosaur Heart Ministries is committed to the Word of God and holds to the 1689 Baptist Confession. We desire to be a safe haven for struggling believers and showing the goodness and mercy of God to the world. In summary, our beliefs are summed up in the 5 solas of the reformation:
1. Sola Scriptura (Scripture alone)
The Bible alone is our highest authority. It is both inspired by the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:20-21) and God-breathed (2 Timothy 3:16-17). The scriptures are the final authority for life.
2. Sola Fide (faith alone)
We are saved through faith alone in Jesus Christ by his blood that was shed for many (Matthew 26:28). Salvation is a free gift from God that is not earned by good works or effort (Ephesians 2:8-9).
3. Sola Gratia (grace alone)
Salvation by faith in Christ is necessary because of the fallen condition of mankind (Romans 3:23). We are born with a sin nature imputed from our first father Adam (Romans 5:12), but forgiven as a sovereign act of the grace of God.
4. Solus Christus (Christ alone)
Jesus Christ is our profit, priest and king. Co-eternal with the Father and Holy Spirit (John 1:1-5). Christ alone is the Worthy one (Revelation 5:9) and has supremacy over all the world (Colossians 1:15-20).
5. Soli Deo Gloria (to the glory of God alone)
Everything we do and say is for the glory of God alone. His own glorification is our first and foremost goal (1 Corinthians 10:31).
Reviews
Dinosaur Heart is the kind of film that changes your life. It is one that you can’t watch and simply forget. This film takes what seems like a dark and hopeless story and transparently shows the glory of God through it all. It brings hope, and dependency on God. It shows people what a miraculous God can do, and it shows believers what it looks like to truly trust God. This film is inspiring to say the least.
Kinsey B
Seeing the story of this family’s journey touched my heart. Raising kids isn’t easy, especially when it comes with extreme challenges. But knowing, just maybe, that part of the reason for their journey is to introduce others to a relationship with Jesus Christ, warms the heavy heart. This is a great film!
Cristal F
This heartfelt documentary demonstrates sincerity, dedication, passion, and purpose to share an instrumental story led and guided by God. The authenticity, rawness, and details in this documentary bring you into the film, into the family, and into God’s word through the depths and triumphs life unexpectedly brings. I feel so privileged to have been able to screen this film and be inspired by a truly miraculous story that too often goes untold.
Tyler B
Upcoming Screenings
July 18th, 2019 @ 6-8pm
Highlands Church
9050 E Pinnacle Peak Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Join us for the Arizona premiere of the award winning documentary Dinosaur Heart! In partnership with HopeKids AZ, the event will include the film screening, a Q&A with the director Tac Coluccio and the Rexius family, and some pastoral care and counseling resources. Come to explore some possible reasons that God allows suffering and pain to exist in our world.
Tickets are free but limited, reserve yours here:
Request a Screening
Our new film Dinosaur Heart is now available for screenings, and YOU can bring it to your community. A screening event works well in many different formats, and the good news is you can tailor make your event to fit your specific needs.
A screening event can include:
Dinosaur Heart Documentary screening
(30 min)
Q&A with director Tac and Rexius family
(dependent on date and location)
Testimony time from somebody in your congregation
Short topical message
Love offering with revenue sharing options
Pastoral care and counseling resources
Ready to host a screening? Get In Touch
Why does God allow suffering and pain?
God uses our distress to bless and comfort others
2 Corinthians 1:3-7
Romans 12:15
Galatians 6:2
God uses suffering to show his glory and sovereignty
John 9:1-6
Job 38:1-11
1 Peter 4:12-14
God uses our weakness to draw us to himself
2 Corinthians 12:7-10
John 16:33
Isaiah 43:2
God uses heartache to prove to us that our faith is real
1 Peter 1:6-7
James 1:2-4
Philippians 3:10-11
God uses pain to remind us that this isn’t our home
Romans 8:18
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Revelation 21:3-4
God uses tribulation to help us grow
Romans 5:3-5
1 Peter 5:10
James 1:12
Articles
- Why does God allow the innocent to suffer? – Got Questions Ministries
- Why does God allow sickness? – Got Questions Ministries
- Is God a moral monster? – Got Questions Ministries
- Why does God allow natural disasters? – Got Questions Ministries
- Did God create evil? – Got Questions Ministries
- Why do so many people have to experience terrible suffering before death? – Got Questions Ministries
We can’t wait to hear from you
General Inquiries
Dinosaur Heart Ministries
info@dinosaurheart.org
480.296.4993
Screening Questions
screenings@dinosaurheart.org
Resources and Care
resources@dinosaurheart.org