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In His Steps is a 2013 film that tells the story of a pastor and his congregation who are challenged to live their lives in accordance with the question "What would Jesus do?" The film, directed by Dave Christiano, is based on the novel of the same name by Charles M. Sheldon. The movie follows the lives of the members of the fictional First Church of Raymond as they attempt to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. It stars Laura Lieben as Rachel Winslow, a young woman who is struggling to find her way in life. Rachel works as a journalist for the local newspaper, and is often at odds with her editor, Alex Powers (played by Ken Lawrence).

Rebekah Cook stars as Virginia Page, a wealthy and popular socialite who is struggling with the emptiness of her life. Virginia is engaged to a successful businessman named Richard Sterling (played by John Gilbert), but begins to question the path that her life is taking after attending a church service led by Pastor Henry Maxwell (played by Jim Gleason).

Pastor Maxwell is a man of faith who believes that the church should be doing more to help those in need. He challenges his congregation to take the question "What would Jesus do?" and use it as a guide for their actions. This leads to a series of events that test the faith of the characters and force them to confront their own weaknesses and shortcomings.

Throughout the movie, we see the characters struggle with issues such as poverty, addiction, and racism. We see Rachel grapple with her own prejudices and preconceptions, and we see Virginia begin to question the shallow and materialistic values of her social circle. At the same time, we see Pastor Maxwell struggle with his own doubts and fears as he tries to lead by example.

The film is notable for its strong Christian message, but it is also a well-crafted drama with a talented cast. Laura Lieben gives a standout performance as Rachel, bringing depth and nuance to a character who could easily have been one-dimensional. Rebekah Cook is also impressive as Virginia, conveying both the vulnerability and the strength of a character who is coming to grips with a new perspective on life.

The movie's message is clear: faith is not just something that should be practiced on Sundays, but should be a guiding principle in all aspects of our lives. The characters in the film struggle to live up to this ideal, but their struggles are portrayed with compassion and understanding.

In His Steps is not a perfect movie - at times it can be heavy-handed in its message, and some of the scenes feel a bit contrived - but it is an uplifting and thought-provoking film that will resonate with viewers who are looking for a reminder of the power of faith and the importance of living according to one's values.

In His Steps is a 2016 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.2.