In hide-and-seek, my grandchildren's joy in being found and their eager pursuit of me offers a beautiful reminder of childlike faith and how we should approach the kingdom of God—full of trust and expectation.

Ultimately, Luke presents a choice: to embody light and produce good works as a reflection of true faith, or to fall into hypocrisy that tarnishes the message of the Gospel.

What if the difficult things we go through and the suffering we experience have something to do with advancing the gospel? Would it stir more resolve and commitment to the places he has put us or to the people we are called to serve?

It is critical that we look and act differently than the world.

“Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world.”

There is good news in these two psalms! We have choices. We can choose to live our lives in the light of Christ and thereby bring others to see and receive the steadfast love of God.

Merry Christmas from Dean Collins!

Dean asked writers to tell how they’re being a model of their faith. I prefer to think about it in slightly different terms.

The brightness of the stars reminds us of God’s glory he wants us to reflect on others.

Jesus, the Light of the World, who created light from the beginning, will be a presence and power in our lives today.