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The Light from the Lighthouse

Jesus is the light of the world

Dear Friends,

Let it shine! Let it shine! Let it shine!  I remember my daughter Darci closing out the speech she was asked to give at her high school commencement.  She ended with three powerful "Let It Shine!" statements.

Purpose, that is what the shining light of Jesus Christ is about for the Christian.  He tells us: 

Matthew 5:14-16 King James Version (KJV)

  • 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
  • 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
    16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Everywhere you go...Let it shine
Jesus gave it to you...Let it shine
He told you to...Let it shine
All in your home...Let it shine
On your job...Let it shine
While you're in school...Let it shine
This little light of mine, I'm going to...Let it shine.
Let it shine! Let it shine! Let it shine!

God bless!
in Christ,
Sis. Stephanie

Happy birthday Darci...You are loved!  Dare to make a difference. Your gifts will make room for you.  Shine!

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