Light of the World: Day Twenty-One
The Light of the New Jerusalem Read Revelation 21:22-25 Over the last 21 days we’ve gone through this Advent devotion focusing on Jesus...
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Erica Mason Schrader
- Dec 24, 2020
- 4 min
Light of the World: Day Twenty
The Light Shines in the Darkness Read John 1:1-5 President John F. Kennedy is memorialized by what is famously known as the “eternal...
Erica Mason Schrader
- Dec 23, 2020
- 3 min
Light of the World: Day Nineteen
Father of Lights Read James 1:16-18 Earlier this week, I woke up to my husband gently nudging me, telling me to come out to the dining...
Erica Mason Schrader
- Dec 22, 2020
- 4 min
Light of the World: Day Eighteen
A Lit Path Read Psalm 119:105-106 Yesterday we looked at the call for Jesus’ disciples to be the light of the world by exhibiting good...
Erica Mason Schrader
- Dec 21, 2020
- 3 min
Light of the World: Day Seventeen
Let Your Light Shine Matthew 5:13-16 A few nights ago my family and I were driving around town in search of Christmas lights. As we drove...
Erica Mason Schrader
- Dec 21, 2020
- 2 min
Light of the World: Day Sixteen
The Light Bursts from the Grave Read Luke 24:1-12 The old adage is true, only two things in life are certain: death and taxes. Death...
Erica Mason Schrader
- Dec 19, 2020
- 4 min
Light of the World: Day Fifteen
The Sun Stops Shining Read Mark 15:33-39 A couple summers ago, my family and I had the opportunity to tour the Wind Cave in Hot Springs,...
Erica Mason Schrader
- Dec 18, 2020
- 4 min
Light of the World: Day Fourteen
Sight for the Blind Read Luke 18:35-43 I was 13 years old when I had to start wearing glasses. I don’t remember the circumstances that...
Erica Mason Schrader
- Dec 17, 2020
- 3 min
Light of the World: Day Thirteen
Light of the World Read John 8:12 In chapter 7 of the Gospel of John, we read that Jesus went to the temple and began teaching during the...
Erica Mason Schrader
- Dec 16, 2020
- 2 min
Light of the World: Day Twelve
The Light Shines Read Matthew 4:12-22 Yesterday we observed how Simeon alluded to the fact that Jesus is the realization of Isaiah’s...
Erica Mason Schrader
- Dec 15, 2020
- 3 min
Light of the World: Day Eleven
A Generous Gift: Light for the Gentiles Read Luke 2:22-33 A few years ago we were able to surprise our oldest daughter with really great...
Erica Mason Schrader
- Dec 14, 2020
- 3 min
Light of the World: Day Ten
DAY TEN The Light Dawns Read Matthew 1 In my early years of motherhood, I used to tell my kids our plans weeks in advance. I quickly...
Erica Mason Schrader
- Dec 13, 2020
- 2 min
Light of the World: Day Nine
Hope for Those in Darkness Read Isaiah 9:2-7 In 2010 there was a group of 33 Chilean miners who were trapped for a record-breaking period...
Erica Mason Schrader
- Dec 12, 2020
- 2 min
Light of the World: Day Eight
Walking in Darkness Read Psalm 106 Yesterday we looked at the glorious might of God that was displayed at Mount Sinai. Despite literally...
Erica Mason Schrader
- Dec 11, 2020
- 3 min
Light of the World: Day Seven
A Lit Mountain Read Exodus 19 – 20:21 (Don’t forget to read the passage listed above before beginning the devotional below.) Growing up...
Erica Mason Schrader
- Dec 10, 2020
- 3 min
Light of the World: Day Six
DAY SIX A Light for Israel Read Exodus 13:17-22 This past summer I found myself in a situation where I had to drive from Arizona to...
Erica Mason Schrader
- Dec 9, 2020
- 3 min
Light of the World: Day Five
The Burning Bush Read Exodus 2:23 – 3:22 The book of Genesis ends with the tribe of Israel moving to Egypt to escape a severe 7-year...
Erica Mason Schrader
- Dec 8, 2020
- 2 min
Light of the World: Day Four
Spotlight Read Genesis 11:27 - 12:1-3 After Adam and Eve left the garden the world kept getting darker and darker in rapid succession....
Erica Mason Schrader
- Dec 7, 2020
- 3 min
Light of the World: Day Three
A Ray of Hope Read Genesis 3:14-24 As we saw yesterday, Adam and Eve’s disobedience brought darkness into the world. Everything that God...
Erica Mason Schrader
- Dec 6, 2020
- 2 min
Light of the World: Day Two
A Dark Day Read Genesis 2:15 - 3:1-13 God didn’t stop after Day 1 with his creation of light. On Day 2 he separated the waters and made...
Erica Mason Schrader
- Dec 6, 2020
- 2 min
Light of the World: Day One
Let There Be Light Read Genesis 1:1-3 Before time began in eternity past, there was darkness. Nothing but darkness. Nothing but a pitch...
Erica Mason Schrader
- Dec 5, 2020
- 2 min
Light of the World: An Advent Devotional
INTRODUCTION Christmas lights have always been my favorite element of Christmas decorations. Much to my husband’s dismay, I keep the...