EVERLASTING LIGHT

“O little town of BethlehemHow still we see thee lieAbove thy deep and dreamless sleepThe silent stars go byYet in thy dark streets shinethThe everlasting LightThe hopes and fears of all the yearsAre met in thee tonight”-O Little Town of Bethlehem “At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing toContinue reading “EVERLASTING LIGHT”

RADIATING HOPE

The only visible star’s brightness was hard to miss. It peered through the cloudy night, competing with the illumination of the moon, briefly seen behind an overpowering cloud. Seeing this shining star against the dark sky reminded me of John 1:5: The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. ForContinue reading “RADIATING HOPE”

Epiphany: The Perfect Light

“When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “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 These three kings followed the star that shined with royal brightness, guiding them to the Perfect Light: Baby Jesus. They were guidedContinue reading “Epiphany: The Perfect Light”

EVERLASTING LIGHT

“O little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight” O Little Town of Bethlehem  “At the same time, it isContinue reading “EVERLASTING LIGHT”

PERFECT LIGHT

“O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect light.” ~ We Three Kings “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the lightContinue reading “PERFECT LIGHT”

The Watcher – a poem on Psalm 63

As I meditate on You. my thirst is quenched. You and You alone are the living water – the only thing that satisfies my soul. The night watches with stars shining over me – but the world itself is dark. Yet You are the watcher. You, in your loving kindness, guide us through the darkness,Continue reading “The Watcher – a poem on Psalm 63”

What’s Hiding in the Darkness

I was driving to Houston on a road I  had driven many times. Only this time I left my house at 5 am. The sunrise hadn’t blessed the area yet and this road was dark and unfamiliar in the lack  of daylight. Even the few headlights I saw couldn’t light up the scenery hiding inContinue reading “What’s Hiding in the Darkness”