Related: 111 Bible Quotes and Inspirational Scripture 33. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

Matthew 5: 14-16“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house.

Jesus Christ, the light of the world, left us on earth to bear witness to the Light so that darkness may be banished from our world. We must not disappoint Him in this assignment. He said:Matthew 5:14 ...

But the poetry of the text is somewhat enigmatic, especially verse 5: "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it." It is not a simple piece of Scripture.

The light motif first appears when John introduces Jesus as the light that shines through darkness (Jn 1:4-5, 9). When Jesus informs Nicodemus of his role in the world, he also acknowledges the ...

Read our latest issue or browse back issues. Other Christians make the reasonable point that the Bible—our primary text, shared across time and tradition—should be the norm for liturgical language.

Some days it is a downright struggle to find light in this world. The polarization in our country, ongoing unrest in Israel and Gaza, mass shootings or a sick loved one all dim our outlook on life.

The light and dark interplay celebrated at the Winter Solstice, the observance of Advent and Christmas near the Winter Solstice, and this year the celebration of Hanukkah with the lighting of the ...

In the midst of winter’s darkness our hearts long for light, hope and healing. How strange, yet how appropriate, that Christmas comes to us during the darkest time of the year.

And the reason is that the source of love is God, whom the Bible says is love. For more info: Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, The Episcopal Church Story produced by Julie Kracov. Editor: Carol Ross.

In a city devastated civil war, bombings are common and death is never far away. But for some 350 Christian children in the city, there is a light amid the chaos: Vacation Bible School.