darkness – Page 2 – Reluctant Retiree

Light Dawns

Walk In The Light

Almost every morning I go for a hike and I begin while it is still dark. I have to walk gingerly as many dangers are in my path. Uneven walkways, holes, animals, obstructions and other unexpected dangers can trip me up and cause me to fall. Then there is the possibility that someone may beContinue reading “Walk In The Light”

Fellowship With God

Where My Feet Take Me

I had a bad week last week. I tripped and fell four times, prompting a visit to the orthopedist. Nothing was broken, just a badly bruised elbow. As I get older, my feet tend to fail me sometimes. They find obstacles that my eyes do not see. The result is disastrous. I Samuel 2:9 says,Continue reading “Where My Feet Take Me”

Guarded Feet

Light Destroys Darkness

I took a physics course in college, where we did experiments with light and sound. We found that light and sound move differently. Light will bounce off most barriers and continue to travel, removing the darkness whereever it goes. Sound is often absorbed by barriers and diminishes in strength as it travels. Psalm 139:11-12 says,Continue reading “Light Destroys Darkness”

Darkness Is Not Dark

Guarded Steps

This morning I took a long walk before dawn. I had to be careful because of the darkness and because I was walking in unfamiliar territory. I usually sort of shuffle my feet so that it is easy for me to trip over a small obstacle. Today, I guarded my steps and carefully moved forward,Continue reading “Guarded Steps”

Faithful Ones

Blameless

It is true that misery loves company. When we are in a good mood, we like to be with joyful people. The reverse is also often true, when we are with joyful people we tend to be in a good mood. Unfortunately it is also understood that when we are gloomy and sad, we wantContinue reading “Blameless”