Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-11 “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter— when you see the naked, to clothe…
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All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle. Saint Francis of Assisi Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light has shined.” Considering Light: Without Jesus we are walking in darkness. Without Him…
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Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:13 “Then I saw that wisdom excels folly as light excels darkness. The wise man’s eyes are in his head, but the fool walks in darkness.” Considering Light: Comparing wisdom to light strengthens our knowledge that God and His Word ARE light to us. Folly is darkness. Sometimes we find ourselves in periods of darkness, this does not…
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Scripture: Proverbs 15:30 “Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.” Considering Light: We have discussed how God is light, How His Word illuminates our path and our lives. Today we see that light also brings joy to the heart. I don’t know about you, but I have seen this…
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Scripture: Psalm 139:12 “Even the darkness will not be dark to You; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to You.” Considering Light: How can darkness be as light to God? This verse could be confusing, but I choose to take comfort in its words. The God of the universe, who set light into motion…
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