Been regularly reading scripture for over forty years. No brag. Just fact. And John 1: 1-5 has always been a favorite. Why? I suppose it's because, as Anne said, it's an assurance in basic faith.

"Before anything else existed, there was Christ, with God. He has always been alive and is Himself God. He created everything there is--nothing exists that He didn't make. Eternal life is in Him, and this life gives light to all mankind. His life is the light that shines through the darkness--and the darkness can never extinguish it." wink