There are monsters in the closet and hiding under the bed, waiting . . . until Mom turns on the night light. I focus on its soft glow and sleep. Picture by Annie Spratt on Unsplash The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be… Read More
The Light of Morning at Sunrise
Gray—that’s how it is. Rain, fog, freezing drizzle, snow. My responsibilities demand energy, but the well is dry. More out of habit than hope, I glance out of the window just as the sun finds a little hole in the clouds and plays a sparkling game with the ice. It lasts only a moment, but… Read More
We Have a Guide
Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” John 8:12, NLT Shoulders tense, I lean forward as I navigate the narrow, icy road. There are no painted… Read More
God’s Invisible, Ever-present Light
Shine a light away from you in a dark room. Do you see the beam in midair? Probably not. Light beams will be invisible to you when the air is clear. Does that mean they aren’t there? Of course not. When there is dust, water, or other particles in the air, light beams reflect off… Read More
Reflecting God: Moonshine
It was so bright in the bedroom, I thought it must be morning. The clock read 4:27. Okay, morning, but way too early—it’s supposed to still be dark outside. I turned over, and the moonlight was so bright, I had to close my eyes. A white circle, a residual moon-echo, still hung on the inside… Read More
Reflecting God: Diffused Reflection
The title of this series of blogs is “Reflecting God.” However, there more things to light than just reflecting. I’ve been prompted to follow the science, to learn more about light rays and how they work in this world. I want to know the properties of physics at work in God’s creation. When light hits… Read More
Bible Doodle: Proverbs 18:10
