Darkness is an inescapable part of life. I’m sure it is obvious, but I’m talking metaphorically here just in case it isn’t. It is also literally true that each of us will be in physical darkness at least at some point in our lives. Metaphorical darkness is usually those things that are wrong; sin. Each […]
Better to light a candle than curse the darkness
The title of this post is a quotation that could be from William L. Watkinson* and regardless of who it came from, the sentiment is a useful one. This week, instead of just talking about anyone becoming a “fisher of people” whatever that might mean, I felt led to talk about light. The word “light” […]
John’s first letter – John’s declaration
If this Sunday was closer to the Fourth of July I might have thought to play around with John’s declaration of non-independence but I only thought of it now so we are stuck with what I was thinking before. John is not the most opaque writer in the Bible but he definitely makes the short […]