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Too Narrow-Minded
When I first started my blog, I was in a time of darkness and I was seeking light. Thus, Light Blog was born. I began to search Scripture for the word ‘light’ and write about how God used it to bless me that day. A couple days ago, as I went on that familiar search, I heard God whisper, “Sherry, you’re being too narrow-minded.” I was taken aback. I’ve always considered myself rather open-minded, although… Read More
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Flow-Through Love
In him was life, and that life was the light of men. John 1:4 Jesus is the Light of the world—He’s the Light in our hearts and souls. He fills us with His love, peace, joy, strength and so many other blessings. The question is: What do we do with them? Are our hearts lakes where His gifts collect and we cherish them and revel in them? If that’s the case, we'll become like… Read More
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Show Me!!
The path of the righteous is like the frost gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. Proverbs 4:18 Don’t you wish God would show you exactly where you’ll be tomorrow? I’d be lots happier knowing what was coming rather than stepping out on faith. Take poor Abraham, for instance. I’ll give you the Texas version: Abraham's happily doing his thing when God says, “Dude, I got a nice place… Read More
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I Can Hardly Wait!!
The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp. Revelation 21:23 Most of the time, when we read Scripture, a verse or passage reaches out and ministers to us, giving us what we need at that moment. That amazes me: God knows what I need to hear that day. So it is with Revelation 21:23. I read it today and… Read More
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Is a 12-hour Day Long Enough?
Jesus answered, "Are there not twelve hours of daylight? John 11:9a Twelve hours of daylight. You'd think that would be enough. I get up in the morning, ready to tackle my list for the day. I crawl into bed every evening with lots of tasks crossed off: Actually got home from work on time - check. Dishwasher loaded - check. Laundry folded and all the socks match - check. Hurried the kids through bath time… Read More