But for the award-winning singer and author, the pro-life message of Sarah's Choice, releasing next month from Pure Flix Entertainment, goes "hand in hand" with the purity stand she has made through her songs and books.

"God impassioned my heart for this project," St. James said of the 88-minute drama that follows up-and-coming advertising executive Sarah Collins' grappling with a life-and-death decision. Though St. James has appeared in some other films, Sarah was her first "daunting" lead part.

A Christmas motif runs throughout the film, with Sarah challenged and shaped in her struggle by three Dickens-like visitations, and finally making up her mind as the holiday arrives. In addition to a strong pro-life message, the story line also offers hope of healing to women who have had an abortion. "There's a very redemptive focus," said St. James. "It is full of grace moments."

The film is to be distributed by EMI CMG Distribution. Read more in the Nov. 9 issue of Christian Retailing magazine.