REVIEWS & STORIES

“Candle has enriched my life, deepened my faith, and broadened my horizons. My family and I have made friends in the faith, with whom we look forward to seeing again either here in Japan, there overseas, or in the New Jerusalem. We are so grateful and blessed. We have been challenged with new languages, new cultures, and new ideas.”

TOM, JAPAN

“To say it was a blessing
seems to fall short…”

“This was our first experience staying with a family through the Candle in the Window Network. To say that staying with the H family was a blessing seems to fall short of the experience we had. The time spent was truly amazing. In the little time we shared together, it seemed that our families had known each other for years. The H’s went above and beyond what we expected from a host family. Their older children engaged my younger children with genuine love and laughter.

Our families enjoyed daily Bible studies, violin and cello lessons, and many engaging conversations about our lives and Jesus. The children collected eggs daily, and each meal was prepared with love. I was also able to join Steve with his weekly men’s Bible study. We felt so welcomed and were sad when we had to leave.

The H’s displayed what genuine Christian hospitality looks and feels like, and they have motivated us to do the same with what God has blessed us with in the future.”

Mike and Yadi, Florida

“Thank you for being the Lord’s instrument, bringing His people together all over the world!”

PATTY, MASSACHUSETTS

“We treasure our Candle memories and look forward to seeing our former guests in heaven.”

JUDY, KANSAS

“Be hospitable to one another.”

—1 Peter 4:9

“I stayed with Anselmo and Miriam while visiting London in April 2024. This was the first time I had been hosted by an A Candle in the Window family, having previously hosted two families ourselves.

What a welcome I received as their two beautiful young granddaughters greeted me at the door! This was just the start of their very welcoming and generous hospitality. Their hearts were open to me from the outset. They exemplified the hospitality that Peter refers to.

I highly recommend them and look forward to bringing the rest of the family with me next time! Thank you, Anselmo and Miriam, for a wonderful blessing. May the Lord return to you a hundredfold in Jesus’ name.”

Barry, Ireland

“God is using Candle to strengthen a broader community of believers. When we invite someone into our home, we not only get to hear their story, but we can be encouraged by what God is doing in their life. Perhaps there’s something from our experience that will benefit those staying with us.

I often think of a couple who stayed with us two different times as they were moving from Oklahoma to Western Colorado. We were a good halfway point on their trip. They even got snowed in one time, which lengthened their stay another day or two. All four of us as adults were mutually edified and encouraged from our nightly discussions.”

John, Colorado

“We have really enjoyed your ministry – both on the receiving and providing hospitality end. Whenever we are planning a trip, we always check to see if any of the Candle connections will work. Thanks for thinking of and maintaining this ministry.”

JANE, MISSOURI

“We are missionaries in the Congo and will be stateside again this summer. We were welcomed into Imran’s home like family. We traveled with some of our students from Africa this time. We were looking for a place to sleep for a few nights for the group after landing at the airport and before heading to Georgia, where we were invited to sing. We loved our time with this precious family!

May the Lord bless them abundantly for their gracious hospitality. We enjoyed worshipping together, eating family-style, and playing together in the abundant green grass surrounding their beautiful home. Thank you, Candle, for a great connection that thoroughly blessed our African students visiting America for the first time.”

Jean, Republic of the Congo

“We made lifelong friends
in 24 hours.”

“This family showered Christian hospitality upon us and made us feel right at home. They cooked delicious meals and we enjoyed delightful conversation with all of them. They encouraged us in the Lord, and we feel like we made lifelong friends in 24 hours.”

Phil, Minnesota