Tag: light
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Jars of Clay
2 Corinthians 4:7-9 NIV: But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed If you need encouragement, this verse and…
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Transformation
2 Corinthians 3:18 NASB: But we all, with unveiled faces, looking as in a mirror at the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit. There’s a reason I dedicate a large part of my time to my faith tradition, and…
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City on a Hill
Matthew 5:14,16 NIV: “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden…in the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Have you ever noticed how scrutinized people are in the limelight? The media records…
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Light of the World
John 8:12 NIV: 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.” One of the traditions of Christmas that I love is the lighting of the Advent candles. We do this at church,…