Light the World – Hayden Coombs

#LTW17 HIGHLIGHTS

While we didn’t hit every, we really nejoyed participating in this year’s #LightTheWorld invitations. It certainly brought us closer as a family and helped us hold on to the spirit of Christmas. Here are some of our highlights: Honoring our parents on social media-Putting up Christmas lights for our elderly neighbor-Purchasing water for the humanitarianContinue reading “#LTW17 HIGHLIGHTS”

#LIGHTTHEWORLD

Last year my family and I joined thousands of other members of the LDS church and participated in the “Light the World” initiative. “Light the World” encourages all to participate in service opportunities during the Christmas season to celebrate the life of Jesus Christ. From December 1 through Christmas day, we were provided with a dailyContinue reading “#LIGHTTHEWORLD”

DAY 25

#LightTheWorld Day 25 – Jesus’ Disciples Followed Him When the Savior was born, a new light appeared in the heavens. He is the Light of the World—not just on Christmas Day, but every day. Follow Him, and never walk in darkness again. This whole month has been both an exciting and uplifting process at theContinue reading “DAY 25”

DAY 24

#LightTheWorld Day 24 – Jesus Cared for His Loved Ones This has probably been my favorite “Light the World” initiative so far. It was a very simple activity, but more meaningful than I can put into words. Summer and I sat down with our girls and explained to them how much we love them andContinue reading “DAY 24”

DAY 23

#LightTheWorld Day 23 – Jesus was a Peacemaker With just a few days until Christmas, it is easy to get caught up in the daily grind and forget about what is truly important. Summer and I have been trying hard to teach our girls the importance of the Christmas season, and when we do, weContinue reading “DAY 23”

DAY 22

#LightTheWorld Day 22 – Jesus Showed Gratitude “Have we not reason to be filled with gratitude, regardless of the circumstances in which we find ourselves?” -Dieter F. Uchtdorf For today’s “Light the World” initiative, our family spent the day only offering prayers of gratitude. After hearing a general conference address on gratitude, I have personallyContinue reading “DAY 22”

DAY 20

#LightTheWorld Day 20 – Jesus Saw Potential The world saw fishermen; Jesus Christ saw Apostles. As we try to see the people around us the way Christ sees them, we can help them understand their potential. Reaching one’s potential is something I am personally very passionate about. In fact, a lesson I learned in theContinue reading “DAY 20”

DAY 19

#LightTheWorld Day 19 – Jesus Calmed the Storm Mark 4:37-40 37 And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. 38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him,Continue reading “DAY 19”

Day 18

#LightTheWorld Day 18 – Jesus Honored the Sabbath Today’s “Light the World” initiative was another one of those challenges that wasn’t all that difficult, but I could immediately feel its impact on my family and me. And it wasn’t anything that big at all. Today, we put down all of our electronic devices, including cellContinue reading “Day 18”

DAY 17

#LightTheWorld Day 17 – Jesus Cared for His Mother John 19:25–27 “25 Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman,Continue reading “DAY 17”