But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. — 1 John 1:7
He purifies us with the blood of His Son, Jesus.
And if we walk in that lights, we have fellowship with one another.
The blood of Jesus Christ purifies us from all sin.
Thanks be to God.
The light of our lives.
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.” — John 8:12
And in many different places.
From the mountains to the beaches to the dusty roads.
How cool it would have been to have been there in person to hear His Words.
He told us that He is the light of the world.
Whoever follows Him will never walk in darkness.
They will have the light of life.
Amazing. So grateful.
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. — Psalm 119:105
It shines a light on the path I walk each day.
So I can see the way more clearly.
It acts like a lamp for my feet.
Our neighbors brought us these beautiful flowers yesterday.
They were a gift to thank Kirk for watching over their house while they were out of town.
How thoughtful!
We are thankful for those acts of kindness.
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. — 1 Peter 2:9
Just six of us showed up, but it was a gorgeous day.
And we had a fun time walking around various neighborhoods and over some fun bridges.
Plus getting to catch up and chat with friends old and new.
Walking by homes of some of our church members.
Ending in the rose garden at Balboa Park.
And then getting a picture by the fountain.
We are God's special possession.
Gifted to declare His praise.
He has called us out of darkness.
Into His wonderful light!
The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. — Psalm 119:130
It unfolds before our eyes each time we read it.
More understanding comes through God's words each time.
He opens our eyes to greater understanding.
His Word gives understanding to the simple.
Just as the sunrise lights up the sky,
God's Word lights up our minds and hearts.
Giving us His wisdom and understanding.
You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. — Matthew 5:14, 16
And the salt of the earth.
He commands us not to hide our light under a bushel.
Reminding us that a town built on a hill cannot be hidden.
We are to share the Good News about Him wherever we go.
Letting the light of Jesus shine through us.
And reflecting His light to everyone we meet.
Welcome, August!
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. — 1 John 1:7
If we walk in the light of His Son Jesus, we have fellowship with one another.
And the blood of Jesus becomes the way for our salvation.
It purifies us from all sin.
What a huge blessing.
And what a mighty, merciful God and Savior.
Then Jesus paid the price to redeem us from our sin.
And now we have seen a great light — the light of God's Son.
We were living in the land of deep darkness.
But His light has now dawned on us.
And we shine in His glory.
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. — Psalm 119:105
Shining His radiance on my way so my feet can see where to go.
Scripture lights my path so I don't have to stumble in the darkness.
When I'm not sure which direction to head, God's Word helps illumine the right way.
Guiding me in the direction He would have me go.
Shining the light and love of Jesus into my life.
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. — 1 Peter 2:9
We are His people, a royal priesthood.
And a holy nation, God's special possession.
Today we helped Abby move into her new apartment.
It's up near UTC, right across from a park.
With two other really nice girls.
She got things organized and moved in to her new home.
We declare God's praises.
He has called us out of darkness and into His wonderful light.
Whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God. — John 3:20-21
So that it may be seen plainly,
What they have done has been done in the sight of God.
Here we are at the Chart House in Dana Point.
It was a beautiful evening.
With a gorgeous sunset.
The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. — Psalm 119:130
Each time I read Scripture they have something new to tell me.
And I hear something entirely different from the previous time I read those same words.
God's Word gives light.
It illumines the path He has prepared for me.
And it opens my heart to follow Him more closely.
It gives understanding to my simple mind.
It shines out in the darkest night.
Here is one of the gardens we visited in Paris.
Illuminating God's wonderful creation.
This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. — 1 John 1:5
God is light.
In Him there is no darkness at all.
One day last week we headed over to this pool.
We arrived about 9:05 in the morning, and we had the whole pool (three of them, actually) to ourselves.
I went over to another pool to swim laps while Kirk and Abby enjoyed floating around this one.
God is good.
Anyone who walks in the daytime will not stumble, for they see by this world’s light. — John 11:9
When we walk in the light of Jesus, He keeps us from stumbling.
Anyone who walks in the daytime, will not stumble.
That person sees by this world's light.
Come, Lord Jesus!
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. — 1 Peter 2:9
