Yesterday I saw an unusual sight for our neck of the woods. An Amish buggy pulled by a sharp looking bay horse was trotting down a road near the house. It was one of those moments when you stop and try to make sure you're really seeing what you're seeing. I haven't seen any Amish since leaving New York ten years ago.The horse and buggy was out of place. If I'd seen a guy in a cowboy hat astride a horse of any color, I wouldn't have given it a second thought. That's a pretty common sight. The horse and buggy were out of the ordinary. Photo by Christian Homekeeper That little incident made me think about these verses from Matthew 5: No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. Although it's popular for Christians to blend in with the culture an...
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