“The Christmas story reminds me of a simple fact that transcends traditions and creeds; each of us has a chance to live as a light in the darkness, right here, right now. Standing alone, my little light makes a difference only to me and the handful of folks my life touches. Multiply it by millions who are determined to take back the night, and we can write a new story for our time.” Parker J. Palmer

“In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:4-5.

And here’s a word about light from my friend, Gary Glatthar. He wrote it for me when I was going through a dark time. It changed me.

“The wind upon the grass was harsh
and blew from ridge through vale and marsh.
It lifted up within its hands
the people’s fear, through which life spans;
and grasped them with unyielding strength
to hold each life through breadth and length.
Until all hope within them failed
and even strong amoung them quailed.
Yet here and there a small spark blazed
as one, then two saw through the haze.
And there, though dim, the Way was lit
so each one now could break the bit;
which held them down and weighed their soul
with bitter pain and broken goal.
Yet as they watched; the Way grew bright.
And as they moved; each step grew light.
Until they found the peace once lost
and newness there beyond all cost
of anyone; but from God’s grace,
which brings us freely to His place.
And those who make the stand with Him,
find strength to live, and heal within.”   

Merry Christmas, precious family and friends. Sending light and love.