Darkened Glass Reflections

Category: God’s Nature and Personality

Christmas: The Love of God Revealed To and Through Us (Revisited)

The entire life of Christ—from conception, to birth, His earthly life and ministry, to His death, resurrection, and ascension—revealed the love of God. It was an invitation to unite the life of God with the lives of mankind. May His love guide us as we celebrate His life, not just on Christmas but throughout the…

December 25, 2025
God’s Everlasting Love (Jeremiah 31:3)

God’s love is eternal. It outlasts hardship. It endures beyond pain and suffering. God remains faithful and continues to love us when we may not be sure we can love ourselves. No matter what you are going through or how far you have wandered from His will, He is still just a prayer away.

October 21, 2021
No Sin Beyond God’s Grace

Is there any sin that God will not forgive? Can I commit any sin that God will not forgive?

October 11, 2021
God Is Love, God Is Light. III. Walking in the Light

The three-part series about the concept “God is light” concludes with some thoughts about the instruction for Christians to “walk in the light” (1 John 1:7).

September 12, 2021
God Is Love, God Is Light. II. Creation and Christ

Part 2 of a series looking at the phrase “God is light” (1 John 1:5).

September 8, 2021
God Is Love, God Is Light. I. Light as an Attribute of God

First John 1:5 says that “God is light.” Theologian William Law drew some deep insights from this concept. It can shed some light on the love and nature of God.

September 6, 2021
Faith, Righteousness, Rights, and Hard Times

We do not prove our faith by twisting Scriptures to explain why we should be comfortable. Faith is validated when we persevere during trials, tribulations, and persecution. We do not prove our faith when life is easy, claim our blessings, attend church, post Bible verses online, or celebrate our comforts. We show our faith when…

June 6, 2021
Faith and the Trinity

God is the only real Trinity in existence; we will not understand it fully until we see Him in the fullness of His glory. Even when our understanding falls short, we merely have to trust God.

May 30, 2021
God’s Righteousness and Justice. IX: Putting on the New Self

Further reflections on being clothed in Christ, especially in light of Lent.

March 24, 2021
God’s Righteousness and Justice. VIII: Clothed in Christ’s Righteousness

Jesus’ righteousness is our righteousness. We should share His righteousness with the world.

March 14, 2021