They can make the darkest night beautiful. They can be one color or many. Twinkle or stare down the dark. They wrap around trees and homes, and bring cheer to a heart grieving–for a moment at least. They are Christmas lights. Our world celebrates Christmas in a lot of crazy ways that can take away our focus on Jesus. And …
Bite of Bread: A Reading Plan to Fight Depression During Christmas
(The winner of The Jesus I Never Knew is at the end of the post!) Sometimes darkness sneaks inside my spirit. It circles my brain like a cloud of smoke, pours through my thoughts, and settles inside the crevices of my humanity. The darkness threatens my joy. It sucks the energy out of me. And it leads me to the …
What we have in common with Mary Magdalene
The Hills of Galilee where Mary Magdalene battled her demons. Mary M. battled seven demons. We don’t know how these demons manifested themselves, but it is almost certain they caused mental turmoil and drove Magdalene to lonely places of depression and darkness. Some of us can relate to such places even as Christians because the battle is great, and it …
Dive in all the Way
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned…. For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace…(Isa. …
Keep my Lamp Burning
Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall. As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the Lord is Flawless. He is a shield For all who take refuge in him. For who is God besides the …