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Unemployed and starving
My father spoke on many occasions about the Salvation Army.
As a young man, unable to find work in the Recession, he was starving in the streets of London.
Members of the Salvation Army found him, gave him food, shelter and clothing until a friend from years gone by recognised him and helped him on his way.
Dad could never speak for long about the Salvation Army.
He would just say, "They saved my life" and then go silent.
The truth of the matter is, that if the Salvation Army had not selflessly helped my father out so many years ago, he would have died; and I would never have had the chance of life.
Their act of Christian love continues to pass the candle on to every person I meet, because - without their ministry - I would not have had the chance to meet them.
The candle of my father's life would have been snuffed out by poverty and starvation before his time.
A candle of hope
In the light of this, I watched the new film version of 'The Christmas Candle' which shows the wonderful work and deep faith of those who minister in the Salvation Army. . .
This Christmas Past
This Christmas past introduced the film version of Max Lucado's 'The Christmas Candle'.
The film imagery and gentle sweep of events around a candlemaker's shop, the local community and their Church provide a beautifully filmed background to a gentle and thought-provoking story.
Jane Austen atmosphere
Max Lucado illuminates our life with his charming story at Christmas.
There is a Jane Austen atmosphere about the community, as the relationships among the town inhabitants is explored and the doings of neighbours are eagerly followed.
The theme of hope is illumined in the concept of an angel blessing a particular candle.
The concept of suffering, pain and despair is explained in the experiences of the Minister and various of the town inhabitants.
The reality of doubts is dealt with, the Minister as well as his parishioners facing the human struggle towards deeper faith.
The joy of the Christian Message that Jesus Christ is born to us, and that every day is a new day gifted from God is beautifully portrayed.
Luminous Susan Boyle
The luminous Susan Boyle truly sings like an angel, as she embarks on her first movie role.
Christmas is not just once a year, with the Crib, the tree and the celebrations tucked away under the staircase until the next December date.
Christmas is every day.
Every day the wonderful Jesus Christ is born anew in our lives as He brings us fresh hope and strength.
Why not purchase 'The Christmas Candle'
Why not purchase The Christmas Candle DVD and make it a Christmas event for the family?
Let's support our Christian movies, and the dedicated people making them.
The Christmas Candle
http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=WYWKPGNX
Movie trailer
http://www.thechristmascandlemovie.com/
Endorsements
http://www.thechristmascandlemovie.com/endorsements
Purchase 'The Christmas Candle' book
http://www.amazon.com/The-Christmas-Candle-Max-Lucado/dp/1401689949
DVD release dates estimated to be in February or March 2014
http://www.ondvdreleases.com/1856-the-christmas-candle-dvd-release-date.html
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