“I am the light of the world”. This quote from John Chapter 8:12 is the opening statement of the late John Paul Jackson’s ‘Declarative Prayer’ some of which is reproduced below. When I first read these words many years ago, I was shocked. I was shocked because I knew, of course, that Jesus had said these words, and I thought John Paul was fine saying them, but I felt totally unqualified to do the same. I challenge anyone to meditate on those words for a moment or two and not

In the Amish community, the buggies arrive at daybreak. An experienced carpenter is put in charge and assigns men their tasks. Meanwhile the women prepare a noon meal, usually served outdoors. The children play games and run errands. But they also have an unforgettable time watching Biblical brotherly love in action---building a barn in one day." A new barn is usually needed when that community is growing—a bigger harvest and more space to contain it require a bigger bar