DAILY READING Revelation 22:1-5 REFLECTION Light and Dark By Elaine Pierce We moved to a 'new to us' house about a year ago, and we, like most people who buy older homes, have made some changes to better make this house our home. We have added a lot more light. How did the previous owners not need more light? We added light fixtures in the kitchen.....in our bedroom....in the three-season patio. And still, we'd like a little more light. This will not be a problem when Jesus returns, will...

DAILY READING Revelation 18:10b-20 REFLECTION No Expiration Date By Elaine Pierce "Only one life, 'twill soon be past. Only what's done for Christ will last." This is the refrain from a poem C. T. Studd (1860-1931) wrote when he was on the mission field in China. Mr. Studd was an elite cricket player, but he gave up the chance for fame and fortune (cricket is a much bigger deal in England than over here) to serve in China, India and later in Africa. When asked about his passion for...

DAILY READING Revelation 12:1-12 REFLECTION God Wins the War By Elaine Pierce Ephesians 6:10-12 - Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. In today's passage we see a vivid description of...