Posts with the tag “light”

Even in tragedy, God is near. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted…” (Psalm 34:18). He doesn’t promise a life without storms, but He does promise this: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you…” (Isaiah 43:2). Why does He allow these disasters? While we may not always understand the “why,” we know He brings purpose even from pain.  Read More

“Be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.”  Read More

Living as salt and light isn’t always easy. In Matthew 10:24-25, Jesus reminds us: “A disciple is not above his teacher, or a slave above his master. It is enough for a disciple to become like his teacher and a slave like his master. If they called the head of the house ‘Beelzebul,’ how much more the members of his household!”  Read More

Matthew 5:14–16 says, “You are the light of the world… let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”   Read More

We all had hoped 2020 would be the end of a succession of dark days, but 2021 has begun with a dark shadow of violence cast over it. The events at the capitol were unlike anything many of us have ever seen. Many, regardless of political affiliation are shaken deeply by the events that have taken place. It was a dark day.Surely though Christ continues to reign and will reign forever and ever. His p...  Read More