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Light + Life Magazine Writing and Discipleship for Thoughtful Christ Followers Navigating Faith in a Changing World

"God has given us a rich theology of change. One that allows us to press on while the world around is disrupted by volat...
01/01/2026

"God has given us a rich theology of change. One that allows us to press on while the world around is disrupted by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. We hold fast to the identity that Christ has secured for us as beloved, redeemed, made new, people of God. This identity we have received as the people of God does not waver with circumstance, because it is rooted in the God who does not change" (Michael Forney).

Read the full reflection of Michael Forney in "The Theology of Change: Living Faithfully in an Age of Uncertainty", by visiting https://buff.ly/VSQxFSS.

Loving Lord,As a New Year dawns … we earnestly pray that you would so work among us that the joys of Your blessings rece...
01/01/2026

Loving Lord,
As a New Year dawns … we earnestly pray that you would so work among us that the joys of Your blessings received become a source of goodness and blessing for all.
Amen.
(Bishop Emeritus David Kendall, Prayers for the Seasons)

Loving Lord,In the year ahead, let us live by faith, be led by hope, and learn more of the ways of love.Amen.(Bishop Eme...
12/31/2025

Loving Lord,
In the year ahead, let us live by faith, be led by hope, and learn more of the ways of love.
Amen.
(Bishop Emeritus David Kendall, Prayers for the Seasons)

The December 2025 Light + Life Magazine Newsletter is now available at https://buff.ly/JbWuvJm. Discover and share inspi...
12/30/2025

The December 2025 Light + Life Magazine Newsletter is now available at https://buff.ly/JbWuvJm. Discover and share inspiring articles covering a diverse range of topics such as faith and culture, spiritual formation, discipleship and mission, faithful living, life-giving holiness, and much more. Visit and bookmark Light + Life Magazine online at https://buff.ly/2IVuJPf to read and share articles from January 2026 as they become available.

"In my community, traditions are being redefined, and the old ways of doing things are giving way to new rhythms. Techno...
12/30/2025

"In my community, traditions are being redefined, and the old ways of doing things are giving way to new rhythms. Technology, politics, and global crises have reshaped how we live, connect, and believe. Yet, in this flux, I’ve found God not absent — but present in new ways" (Martha Hagemann).

Read and be inspired by Martha Hagemann's powerful reflection in "Faith Amid the Shifting Winds," by visiting https://buff.ly/p8Aqo2T.

Lord, Grant me and Your church the wisdom and strength to embody the vulnerable yet powerful message of Christmas in thi...
12/28/2025

Lord,
Grant me and Your church the wisdom and strength to embody the vulnerable yet powerful message of Christmas in this world.
Amen.
(Prayer by Jacob Chen)

Read, find inspiration in, and share more of "The Vulnerable Power of Christmas: Green and Pale/Life and Death," written by Jacob Chen, by visiting https://buff.ly/bfrFiut.

"What did the newborn King do? He came in utter vulnerability. Joseph kept fleeing with Jesus and Mary from those who so...
12/25/2025

"What did the newborn King do? He came in utter vulnerability. Joseph kept fleeing with Jesus and Mary from those who sought the boy’s life.

"We see a paradoxical yet profound reality: the vulnerable power of Christmas" (Jacob Chen).

Read the full reflection of Jacob Chen in "The Vulnerable Power of Christmas: Green and Pale/Life and Death" at https://buff.ly/bfrFiut.

Almighty God,You have poured upon us the new Light of Your incarnate Word: grant that this Light, enkindled in our heart...
12/25/2025

Almighty God,
You have poured upon us the new Light of Your incarnate Word: grant that this Light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives. … let our fellowship become a festival of Light … drawing people everywhere from the shadowlands into their true glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever.
Amen.
(Bishop Emeritus David Kendall, Prayers for the Seasons)

Loving Lord God,What love You have given – Self-surrendering to Self to seek and save the many, self-surrendering to sho...
12/24/2025

Loving Lord God,
What love You have given –
Self-surrendering to Self to seek and save the many,
self-surrendering to show what is good, right, true, and beautiful.
… Receive our worship and thanks in and through Jesus Immanuel!
Amen.
(Bishop Emeritus David Kendall, Prayers for the Seasons)

"It does not take long to notice this shortage of peace, whether that be relational conflict, inner turmoil, political d...
12/23/2025

"It does not take long to notice this shortage of peace, whether that be relational conflict, inner turmoil, political division, or spiritual restlessness. For the last several years, this has been evident as we’ve seen rising rates of anxiety (especially among younger generations), increasing political polarization, and a growing number of broken families, among other concerns. Yet this disconnect between the promises of Advent and the weight of our reality is nothing new" (Abi Lorenz).

Read the timely and impactful reflection of Abi Lorenz in "Advent Peace in an Anxious World," by visiting https://buff.ly/IURcgpq.

We extend our deepest appreciation to the devoted readers of Light + Life Magazine. As we navigate faith in a constantly...
12/22/2025

We extend our deepest appreciation to the devoted readers of Light + Life Magazine. As we navigate faith in a constantly changing world, we invite you to join us in this Spirit-led journey. Each week, uncover fresh, inspiring, and thought-provoking articles crafted to uplift and encourage you. Visit https://buff.ly/BS4zdQh to explore and share the latest articles.

"I was on the path to destruction, but Jesus made a way for me. He gave me everything when I gave Him nothing. He wanted...
12/21/2025

"I was on the path to destruction, but Jesus made a way for me. He gave me everything when I gave Him nothing. He wanted my life when I didn’t even want it. He’s changed me, and I pray He continues to do so" (Mercedes Seals).

Read, find inspiration from, and share more of the powerful testimony of Mercedes Seals in "A Rescued Life: Finding Holy Hope in a Loving Lord," by visiting https://buff.ly/O5VvTT1.

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