Light a candle

Let the world see

Along about the second month of the pandemic — when things felt so fragile and sad — I pulled out one of those little battery-operated Christmas lights and put it in my front door window.

It’s not like I was trying to light any one’s way to my door, but a light in the darkness seemed important. As the months rolled by, I bought a big box of batteries to keep the fire lit. These are timed candles, set to shine for 6 or so hours, and then set to turn on again the next night for another shift.

Now, from the folks who are bringing us some awesome protests, comes the suggestion that we all light a candle in the window to signal that we see what is happening and we resist.

Yes, it’s a small thing, a small act of resistance that costs little (if you use my brand of battery-operated candle, the battery usually lasts 2-3 weeks). As Christians celebrate Easter, let your little light shine.