Summary: <p><strong>True Life</strong></p> <p><strong>Teacher: Jon Morales, Lead Pastor at Oak Pointe Church</strong></p> <p><em>John 1:1-5</em></p> <p>Aptly abbreviated SAD, seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression noted for its recurrence each fall. At the turn of the season, millions begin to suffer chronic fatigue, feelings of hopelessness, and even thoughts of self-harm. What could cause such an epidemic?</p> <p>Darkness.</p> <p>As more and more daytime is shrouded in darkness, the brain suffers a chemical imbalance that disrupts sleep patterns and mood. For many, the antidote is shockingly simple: light.</p> <p>Unlike the fickle days of summer, the Gospel of John reveals a Light that never ends – one with power over the darkness in our own lives. Join us this Sunday as we begin our Advent series, The Arrival, which unveils the Light and Life that last.</p>
