Martha Williamson, the series creator, offers up a short background on why each of the four episodes were chosen for this DVD. With this and other discs in the Inspiration Collection, you'll be able to get a sneak peak of what you can expect from the full series with a substantially smaller cost (especially in the most recent Seasons 3 & 4, which come in at 60 and 80 US dollars, respectively). Unfortunately, at the time of this writing, only Seasons 1-4 have been ported to disc, so you will have to wait to complete the full 9 season collection.
Touched By An Angel Inspiration Collection - Love features three angels sent by God to do his will here on earth. By interacting with select humans, Monica (Roma Downey), Andrew (John Dye), and Tess (Della Reese) use their angelic powers to intervene in the lives of people who need to find God's love. Often, the angels themselves end up getting emotionally involved, with their peace and overwhelming kindness transposing into the hearts of the guest stars.
One appealing aspect to the Touched By An Angel series is that its non-denominational themes means that people of all religions will likely enjoy each and every episode. Based on the teaching of the Bible and of Jesus Christ, the series has helped heal the hearts of its viewers, and even bring people closer to God through its quality storylines.
Tough Love tackles the difficult and emotional struggles of alcoholism as Monica tries to help save a family torn by the bottle. Guest star Phylicia Rashad steps into the role of an alcoholic Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist. It isn't until God intervenes through tragedy that help can be delivered in this heartwarming episode.
Reunion keeps the love theme going as a poet's son falls in love once again with an old flame who happens to now be HIV-positive. This episode not only briefly touches on the hardships that AIDS can cause on a relationship, but also how it can divide a family, and guest-stars both Maya Angelou and Natalie Cole.
Thief of Hearts begins with a wayward orphan who steals a locket from a woman who is in desperate need of love. It is only later, though the divine work of the angels, that she ends up forgiving the boy and giving him exactly what he needs: a real mother. This episode, guest starring Patti LuPone, is sure to pull at your heart.
At the End of the Aisle has guest star Wynonna Judd returning to her recurring role years after her son has died. As she finds herself about to marry an atheist man in an attempt to get closer to his son as a replacement for her own, she struggles with losing and once again finding her faith in God.
The Touched By An Angel Inspiration Collection - Love DVD is guaranteed to make you feel empathy for the characters through the gripping storylines and power of God. While the acting in the series is generally low-key, it's hard to deny what the episodes within will give you as far as emotions go. Who knows, this DVD may just bring you closer to God.
