“For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of the darkness,’ made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ”(2 Corinthians 4:6).
It is intentional that the dominant metaphor for my new blog is “light.” This passage of Scripture from the pen of the apostle Paul has guided my ministry for 37 years. The reason it is so powerful is because it points to the Godhead as the source and shining forth of dazzling light (glory). It will be my purpose in this blog to constantly focus on the following things:
- The majesty of the presence and power of God.
- The light of Jesus shining in a dark world.
- The light of God’s Holy Spirit shining in our hearts.
As a result, we want to place our lamp on a stand so that it will give light to everyone in the house (Matthew 5:15). This intentional commitment to being light in a dark world will have its practical and missional impact: “…Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven”(Matthew 5:16).
Accordingly, I will be writing about: things I am reading, my own personal experiences, journal entries, theological reflections, Books I am reading, current Scriptures that are impacting my life, pictures and responses to events, reactions to current cultural trends, delving into Classics of Christian devotion, poetry, art and faith, science and faith, conversations on the way, insights and suggestions about Christian servant-leadership, comments on brotherhood events, stories and vignettes of God’s presence and work, reflections on history, addressing contemporary burning questions, politics and the Christian faith, workplace issues, family issues, money issues, moral issues, and fundamentally representing the Christian worldview.
Dominus Illuminatus mea. This Latin phrase is on the crest of Oxford University. It means “The Lord is my light.” Being exposed to another culture gave me insights into the ways in which people in the past have sought the light of Lord. Some ways were incredible, other ways seemed to hide the light of the Lord under a bushel basket! I am thinking of how my own conviction about the Lord being my light has in the past, and most certainly will in the future, guide my own calling to ministry.
Please feel free to add your comments after every posting. This is an exciting way to interact and share our thoughts in Jesus. Fellowship in the body of Christ is en-“light”-ened and enriched when we take time to interact in this way. May God make His face to shine up us and bless us!
In Christian love, Curtis
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