The issue of authority often underlies the divisions within our own churches.

The psalmist imagines God’s protection as a tent set high upon a rock.

Using the prophet as a light-bearer is a powerful image because we all know what it’s like to be in the dark.

How willing are you to invite Jesus to “come and see” every part of yourself?

While individual members do not have every spiritual gift, collectively, the whole body does.

Here, the psalmist affirms the positive outcome of waiting patiently for God to act in redemptive ways.

How do you shine light into the lives of others?

In what ways is your life a sign for others, pointing the way to Christ?

How do you proclaim the boundless riches of Christ in your life?

I wonder if the type of leader a person desires depends on their station in life.