Posts Tagged ‘light’
A Different Kind of Light
I have written several times recently about light and darkness. Sometimes a topic just sticks with me because I find it interesting. Other times this happens because the Bible has so much to say about a given subject. I’m not sure which, if either, of those fits, but I found myself, again, thinking about light this week,…
Read MoreNo Darkness at All
I saw a meme last week that had a backlit match stick casting a shadow on the wall. The outline of the matchstick was clearly seen, but the flame itself cast no shadow. It was an impactful demonstration, and it made a powerful point. This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim…
Read MoreWhen God Created a Thing Called Light
The Gotcha While browsing an online media source this week, I read a statement that gave me pause. It’s a strange sensation we feel when someone posts what they believe to be the ultimate “gotcha,” but their gotcha is so far off base that we want to shake them awake and get them to see…
Read MoreGod’s Radiant Face
Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,“Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying, ‘Thus you shall bless the sons of Israel. You shall say to them:The LORD bless you, and keep you;The LORD make His face shine on you, And be gracious to you;The LORD lift up His countenance on you, And give you peace.’“So they…
Read MoreWalking in the Light with the Word
We are told in 1 John that we should “walk in the light as he himself is in the light.”1 We walk in the light. God is the light, and he is in the light. The result of our walking in the light is that we have fellowship with others who also walk in the light. I read once that “darkness is…
Read MorePenetrating the Darkness
The debate over seeker-sensitive gatherings waxes and wanes, at times eliciting very strong objections and even anger from both sides of the debate. Those congregations that do not incorporate the seeker-friendly model will often have “Invite a Friend” Sundays wherein the entire service is revamped to accommodate the new faces in the crowd. This approach…
Read MoreWho is Jesus? (Part 2)
Last week we explored the first of Jesus’ seven “I AM” statements in the gospel from John. There, Jesus taught that he is the bread of life. Feeding on Jesus, we know neither hunger nor thirst. This week, Jesus is the light of the world. I Am the Light of the World Again Jesus spoke…
Read MoreFive Attributes of Our Relentless Pursuit of Holiness
“Holy non-sequiturs, Batman!” exclaimed Robin. Burt Ward (Robin) proclaimed holiness over more tangible items and bizarre circumstances than my feeble mind can dream up or imagine, addressing targets ranging from “Holy Agility” to “Holy Zoro.” Wikipedia notes 368 “Holy ___ ” exclamations made by Ward over the three seasons the original Batman series ran (1966-1968).…
Read MoreRed is the New Green
I was reading Psalm 43 this morning. It is a brief, five-verse psalm, and in the middle, verse three says this: “Send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling!” (Psalm 43:3 – ESV) As I pondered that, I began thinking about…
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