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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Steve, a reader from Iowa, sent this photo he took of North America’s longest "glow trail" in Vinton Iowa, a real walking trail embedded with Canadian glow stones. This "lighted path" prompted today's message.

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Message summary: God’s Word, the Holy Scriptures, is our guiding light in this sin-darkened world and we’re sure to lose our way unless we walk in His light.

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“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path” (Psalm 119:105).

When we walk with the Lord
In the light of His word
What a glory He sheds on our way
While we do His good will
He abides with us still
And with all who will trust and obey

LED lights have become quite popular. We have them all over our house, having replaced all of our light bulbs and we use them as night lights. I even use them for my headlights, a great improvement over the factory lights.

I’m not very creative when it comes to purchasing gifts for Brooksyne as I find the endless variety of possible gift ideas stressful. When she does give me a tip I usually postpone the shopping, then get forgetful or confused about whether I am getting the right item.

However I have occasionally struck gift-giving gold. I managed to surprise her one Christmas with a very unusual gift that really pleased her. They were house slippers with tiny motion-activated LED headlights as seen in the photo. When getting up during the night Brooksyne can just slip her feet into the soft headlight slippers and off she goes without turning on lights!

The moving lights mesmerized the house pets as they saw these tiny lights roaming through the dark house.

These lighted slippers are a reminder of the great spiritual truth expressed in Psalm 119:105: "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path". Indeed God’s Word, the Holy Scriptures, is our guiding light in this sin-darkened world and we’re sure to lose our way if we don't walk in His light.

The late Bible teacher Warren Wiersbe makes four points concerning this verse:

1) The world is dark. It is in a constant state of moral and intellectual darkness. We have more education today and less wisdom. People make foolish decisions. The world is also dark spiritually. Satan has numbed people's minds. They don't want to see the light of the glory of God in Jesus Christ.

2) The way is definite. How do we make it through this dark world? God has marked out a definite path for each one of us, and we don't have to be afraid of where it leads. It is a path of life, blessing and righteousness.

3) Our walk is deliberate. As we take each step, we see more of what God has for us. Sometimes I would like to have a spotlight that shines for miles down the road. But God says, "You're going to learn to walk by faith. You're going to learn to walk by patience, by My promise.

4) The Word is dependable. The lamp of the Word will not go out, and it will not lead us astray. When you read your Bible and let its truth shine on your path, God will show you where He wants you to go and what He wants you to do.

May we all walk in accordance to the Word which is a lamp unto our feet, and a light unto our path!

Be encouraged today, Hebrews 3:13

Stephen & Brooksyne Weber

Daily prayer: Father, without Your light to guide us we’re sure to lose our way. There are many obstacles that cause us to stumble and fall without the light of Your Word illuminating our path. Meditating on Your Word and adhering to its instruction helps to make the rough ground level. You strengthen our walk enabling us to climb the rugged mountains and soaring hills, giving us traction to hold steady when approaching dangerous terrain. You give strength to the weary and increase the power of the weak. Lord, in You, we can walk in confidence as we place our hope in You and walk in Your light, Your truth, and in Your strength. Amen.

Today's Suggested Music and Supplemental Resources

"Trust and Obey" Watch on YouTube

"Each Step I Take" Watch on YouTube Accapella

Regarding the photo at the top: LONGEST GLOW-IN-THE-DARK TRAIL IN THE COUNTRY! in Vinton, Iowa Article Video

On the way back from a chaplain visit in Palmyra yesterday three cows headed toward our car as we slowed down to look at the tractor (photo below). Rosie was rather intrigued as she watched them through Brooksyne's passenger window.

Across the road was a very old steel-wheeled tractor used to pump manure. Probably one of our farmer readers would know this model and year just by looking at this photo.
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Yesterday we showed a photo of the Shenck's Mill Covered Bridge which I cross daily transporting Amish school teachers to and from school. Depending on routing I also cross the Siegrist's Mill Covered Bridge (photo above). This bridge was ripped from its foundations and swept downstream on September 8, 2011, by flooding caused by remnants of Tropical Storm Lee. The bridge's siding, roof and some structural members needed to be replaced. After repairs the bridge was reopened in August 2013. Biblical passages painted on boards are attached to the framing under the bridge deck.
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