Christmas Lights

One of the early signs of Christmas is light. It seems like this year there are more outdoor lights than ever before. Our neighborhood is privy to Carl and Penny Moyer's magnificent Christmas light display on NW 26th St in Ankeny. If you haven't seen it, it is worth driving by. It is on all night long.

We have a simple display every year: a shepherd and sheep and the light of a star. It is our way of telling part of the Christmas story.

"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven," (Matthew 5:14-16 NIV).

I love having the Christmas tree lights on. The lights make me happy. I hope you find the light of Jesus in your Christmas. It can make you happy, too.