Light in the Darkness: A Series for Advent Part Four – Dayspring

By Paul J. Scharf

Read Part 3.

Light is essential for life, and light is a central subject in the Bible. It literally bookends the storyline, from its creation (Gen. 1:3-4) to the point where it becomes obsolete—aside from the light that emanates from the Son of God Himself (Isa. 60:19-20; Rev. 21:23).

In between, He is “the light of the world” (John 8:12; 9:5; see 12:46). As such, He is “the light of men” (John 1:4), and “the true Light which gives light to every man coming…

Some Different Post-Election Reflections

By Aaron Blumer

My first draft of this rejoinder mysteriously disappeared. Given our times, I should say the Woke Left did it, and if Trump had been put in office sooner, I’d still have my file.

No, let’s just go with, “the dog ate my homework.” So I am cranking out a new post. Apologies for the length. I won’t have time to edit it down.

My thoughts here are only partly in response to Pastor Barkman’s article yesterday. These are essentially the same things I’ve been saying since 2016. But sometimes it can be helpful to…

Post Election Reflections

By G. N. Barkman

What a stem winder! Who expected the 2024 elections to turn out this way, but here we are, four weeks later, wondering what happened, why it happened and what it means for the future? Everyone has his own opinions, and mine are no better than yours, but perhaps I may be allowed to express a few thoughts on the matter. I avoided public endorsements before the election, but now that it’s over, I believe it is appropriate to express a few personal observations.

Surprise

Almost no one predicted the decisive victory for Donald Trump and the Republican majority in House and…