Rescued from Darkness

"For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins." (Colossians 1:13-14) 

We’re still in the darkest days of the year, when many of us get up in the dark and get home in the dark. It’s a great time to remember all of the imagery in Scripture comparing our Savior and His salvation with light illuminating darkness. Not only does light guide us, keep us safe, and cheer our spirits, it allows us to clean what would otherwise be unseen and to value what would otherwise be worthless. Some day we will live with God in eternity, where we will walk by the light of the glory of God and there will be no night. Until then, we live as children of the light, guided by the Light of the World, always seeking to overcome the darkness and reveal God’s glory

“Heavenly Father, thank You for enlightening our hearts with Your Spirit. Enable us to see through the darkness of this world and reflect the brilliance of Christ, our Light and Salvation, that other may be brought into the light, in Jesus, amen. 
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LIGHTEN UP

A few days into the new year, a woman found her husband in their bathroom.

He was sucking in his stomach as he weighed himself on the bathroom scale. 

The woman thought, “He thinks he will weigh less by sucking in his stomach.'' 

So, she rather sarcastically said to her husband, ''That's not going to help.'' 

Her husband said, ''Sure it will. It's the only way I can see the numbers.''
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Voicemail message: "I’m not available right now, but thanks for calling. 

I am making some changes in my life as we begin the new year. 

Please leave a message and your number after the beep. 

If I do not return your call, you are one of the changes."
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The LORD guide you in the changes and challenges of this new year!

In Jesus, 
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Pastor Kirk