Candles

 One of the Christmas traditions in Pennsylvania where I grew up was to put a single candle in each window of a home.  On a dark night, you could see the candles glowing far away.  It always made me feel like there was hope shining in the night.  No matter how cold and snowy outside, those candles glowing in the windows made you feel there was a special warmth in the home.
 
I think that’s the way our lives often reflect the love of Christ.   We may feel we are only one candle glowing in the night.  But often times people may look across the darkness and see our lives aglow with the love of Christ in a special way that gives them hope. 
 
(scripture of the week)
Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.  Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8.12).
 
(prayer of the week)
Lord, touch my life with the light of your love.  May all I do reflect your love.  And may I be a candle in the night, shining hope to others near and far, through Christ, the Light of the World, amen.  
 
Wishing you a blessed Christmas season—Pastor TJ
 
(quote of the week)
I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year –Charles Dickens
 
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