Tag Archives: darkness

Yearning for Light

At this time of year, the days are short and I yearn for more light. We open the blinds and pull back the curtains to let what light there is come in. But my morning hikes are shrowded in darkness and even my evening walks are shortened by the coming nightfall. The short days canContinue reading “Yearning for Light”

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”

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”

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”