Matt and Mandy

Illustrations by Matt Sweeney

Every year the Coopers love to see the Christmas lights in the town square.

Oooh! Wow! Sigh “Beautiful!”

Walking back to the car …

I love the lights that—

Watch out! Looks like there’s a puddle ahead.

Whoa! That’s actually a big hole! Without this light, one of us could have been hurt!

Home again.

Christmas lights make me feel happy and peaceful.

Light helps keep us safe too.

I think those are some of the reasons Jesus is called the Light of the World.

May the true Light of Christmas shine brightly in your life—now and always!

Love from the Cooper family and your friends at the Friend.