Shelly Bryant lets her light shine across Southeast Asia — in more ways that one.

The American-born church member writes haiku, a Japanese style of poetry, and worked with Chinese artist Peter Zhou to create “Dark ‘til Dawn,” a series of designer lamps bearing her verses. “When viewed as a whole, the series points to a bright future, even in darkest times,” according to the series’ catalogue.

Bryant, 38, sees a bright future for Christianity in Asia — but one that requires commitment and patience.