Category Archives: Light of the world

The Light?

February 1 “This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil.” (Jesus – John 3:19) In Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus, Our Savior talks about many important issues … Continue reading

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At Fault…

December 5 Yesterday, we talked about a growing, systemic problem in our culture today… the lack of consideration for others (and how that leads to all manner of issues and abuses, which dominate our headlines everyday). While it is easy … Continue reading

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Candy Canes, Broken Projectors, and Providence

December 3 I’m pretty sure that we’ve all heard the phrase: But there are some times when He allows us to catch a glimpse of just how He works in our lives. Case in point… this past weekend… To set … Continue reading

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Were vs. Are, pt. 7 – Light in the Lord

November 2 “For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord.” (Ephesians 5:8) Over the past two weeks we have been talking about the amazing contrast between what we were (before committing our hearts to Jesus) … Continue reading

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In the Last Days… Part 3

August 30 “Understand this: In the last days terrible times will come… For people will be traitorous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power.” (from 2Timothy 3:1-5) Yesterday, … Continue reading

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Whoever Believes in Me; part 6

August 16 “I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in Me will not remain in darkness.” (Jesus – John 11:25) I am often perplexed and saddened by what I hear on the evening news – … Continue reading

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Darkness and Light

June 25 “The people dwelling in darkness have seen a great light…” (Matthew 4:16) All last week, we talked about BEing the Light – what that means and how we are to go about our task (living graciously, by loving … Continue reading

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Being the Light; Pt. 2

June19 “You are the Light of the world.” (Matthew 5:14) Jesus told His first disciples something essential to them: “You are the Light of the world.” (Matt. 5:14) He wanted them to understand that they WERE of a different substance … Continue reading

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BEing the Light

June 18 “You are the Light of the world…” (Jesus to His disciples; Matthew 5:14) As a Christian, it is getting more and more difficult to read the headlines and not be angry at what is happening in our culture. … Continue reading

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Sin, and What it Does; pt. 2

May 23 Yesterday, we talked about the concept of “death” in the Bible. It does not mean to cease to exist… it means to be separated from that which gives life to us. The great problem is outlined in our … Continue reading

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