Posts with the tag “light-and-darkness”

"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can it be made salty? It’s no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden." - Matthew 5:13-14 It’s tempting to think of our identity in Christ as something private—a personal treasure we keep hidden in our hearts. ...  Read More

"But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." - 1 Peter 2:9 Your identity in Christ comes with a mission. You're not just saved from something; you're saved for something. Understanding who you are in Christ naturally leads to understanding what you're call...  Read More

"But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.” - 1 John 1:7When we step into a dark room, our instinct is to fumble for a switch. We want to see where we are going, avoid obstacles, and understand our surroundings. Darkness obscures reality, but light reveals it. In our new life in Christ, we are...  Read More

“The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.” – John 1:9 For four hundred years, heaven was silent. No prophets spoke. No new words came from God. The people of Israel waited, generation after generation, wondering when the promised Messiah would arrive. The world grew darker, and hope felt distant. But then, at just the right moment, silence was broken, not by thunder o...  Read More

“But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” – Matthew 5:44 Some stories stay with you. Chris Leggett’s story is one of them. He was just a guy from a local church who heard God’s call and said yes. He left behind comfort, safety, and familiarity to serve in one of the hardest places on earth. He believed people needed Jesus, so he went. And he lived out his faith in ...  Read More

“You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world” - Matthew 5:13-14 Jesus was sitting on a hillside when He preached what we now call the Sermon on the Mount. He looked at a group of ordinary people, His disciples and a crowd gathered around, and gave them a brand new identity. He said, “You are the salt of the earth” and “You are the light of the world.” Those weren’t compliments. T...  Read More

“You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in the house.” - Matthew 5:14-15 Jesus did not say you might be the light of the world. He said you are. That means this is not something you can opt out of. If you follow Jesus, your life is meant to shine. You ...  Read More

"But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light." – 1 Peter 2:9 It is easy to believe that your struggles define you. When you battle the same temptations, fight the same weaknesses, or fall into the same patterns, you start to think that is just who...  Read More

"The fourth angel blew his trumpet, and a third of the sun was struck, and a third of the moon, and a third of the stars, so that a third of their light might be darkened, and a third of the day might be kept from shining, and likewise a third of the night." - Revelation 8:12 Darkness has a way of grabbing your attention. When the fourth trumpet sounds, a third of the sun, moon, and stars are stru...  Read More

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” - John 1:5  A while back, I, like many of you, stood outside in my backyard, looking up at the sky, hoping to catch a glimpse of the total eclipse. While Cleveland, Tennessee, didn’t get the chance to see the full eclipse, other parts of the world did. Apparently, it's a big deal because the path of totality only passes over...  Read More

"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." - John 1:5    Faith isn’t a leap into darkness, it’s a leap into light. God has revealed Himself to us in countless ways, showing His truth and His character. With all He’s done to pave the way for us to believe, trusting in Him today is more like running toward a light that’s always been there. From the beginning, God has b...  Read More

"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." - John 8:12   A young boy once toured Europe with his parents, visiting many of the great old cathedrals. He was mesmerized by the massive stained-glass portraits of the disciples and other saints. Upon returning home, his Sunday School teacher asked him about his trip. Reflecting on his...  Read More

"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil, spiritual forces in the heavens." - Ephesians 6:12    Sometimes, it's easy to forget that the battles we face are not primarily against other people. The conflicts we witness, whether on the news or in our daily lives, are often manifestations...  Read More

God didn't wait for us to clean up — He loved us mid-mess. Discover the grace that meets us right where we are.  Read More

Every day is a chance to walk wisely or waste it. Learn to make the most of the time God gives you.  Read More

You were once darkness, but now you're light in the Lord. Discover what it means to walk as a child of light.  Read More

Some things simply don't belong in a life set apart for God. Learn to walk away from what darkens the heart.  Read More

As beloved children, we're called to imitate our Father. Discover what it looks like to live like Jesus.  Read More

The light shines and the darkness cannot overcome it. Learn to live in the light Christ brings.  Read More

No darkness is too deep for God's deliverance. Discover the light He sends into our hardest places.  Read More

Follow the Light of the world and you'll never walk in darkness. Your decision today sets your direction.  Read More

God does more than we ask or expect. Fall to your knees before the Father who gives beyond measure.  Read More

Your temptations aren't unique, and neither is God's faithfulness to help. Discover the way out He always provides.  Read More

Condemnation is a pit that Jesus lifts us out of. Come to Him weary, and discover the rest He gives.  Read More