The Four Candles

  The four candles burned slowly.  The ambiance was so soft, one could almost hear them talking. The first candle said, “I am peace.  The world is full of anger and fighting.  Nobody can keep me lit.”  Then the flame of peace snuffed out completely. The second candle said, “I am faith.  I am no longer indispensable.  It doesn’t make sense to stay lit another moment.”  Just then a breeze softly blew out Faith’s flame. The third candle said, “I am love.  People don’t understand my importance, so they simply put me aside.  They even forget to love those nearest Read More