Darkened Glass Reflections

Category: Bible meditations

Walking Through the Valleys. II: To the Other Side (revisited)

A valley is merely a low point between two high places. You can climb the mountain out of the valley to the glorious summit where the light of the Son dispels all darkness. If you are in the valley, continue to follow God. Praise Him that He wants you to abide on the mountaintop, not…

May 3, 2023
Walking Through the Valleys. I: Entering the Valley (revisited)

Psalm 23 reminds us that we may wander into the valley even while we are obeying God. This sheep could say, with all honesty, that the Lord was his shepherd. He was following his shepherd, but he still found himself in a valley. You do not need to sin or lack faith in God to…

April 30, 2023
Persecution and Privilege

The apostles rejoiced “that they had been considered worthy to suffer shame for His name.” The world teaches us to consider ourselves privileged, honored, and worthy when we receive rewards. In God’s kingdom, we show ourselves to be worthy of rewards when we are willing to suffer for Christ’s sake.

April 23, 2023
Blessed are the Persecuted… Even Now

Jesus ended the Beatitudes with a “double-blessing” for the persecuted. Is our faith strong enough to withstand attack?

April 17, 2023
Discipleship, Death, and Resurrection

In celebration of Easter Sunday and commemoration of the anniversary of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s death, here are some thoughts about the call to discipleship and new life.

April 9, 2023
Divine Discipline and the Peaceful Fruit of Righteousness

As we begin Holy Week, let us fix our eyes on Jesus and learn from His example. God uses hardship to teach us.

April 2, 2023
Peacemakers, Love, and Forgiveness

Christians become peacemakers simply by living out their faith everyday with the people around us, especially those who may be difficult to love.

March 26, 2023
Peacemakers, Children of God, and Imitators of God

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. We are called to imitate God. As we walk in love, we bring His peace to others.

March 19, 2023
St. Patrick: Peacemaker and Son of God

St. Patrick gives us an example of conversion, repentance,and forgiveness.

March 17, 2023
Peacemakers and Prodigals

God offers His peace to us no matter how far we stray from Him. He invites us to accept His invitation of peace and then extend it to others.

March 13, 2023