Darkened Glass Reflections

Category: Bible meditations

Prayer, Petition, and the Peace of God

Many people spend almost one-tenth of the day worrying. They are paying a of their time to the gods of fear, anxiety, and worry. Jesus invites us to cast all our anxieties on him, because he cares for us.

August 17, 2025
Prayer and Scripture Reading

Prayer, worship, and Scripture belong together. Prayer and worship are incomplete without God’s Word.

August 10, 2025
St. Thomas: From Honest Doubt to Certain Faith to Fruitful Ministry

“Jesus said to him, ‘Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed'” (John 20:29).

July 3, 2025
Prerequisites and Purpose of Pentecostal Power

The disciples had to wait to receive the baptism in the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. God had a purpose in mind. We need to remember why we receive the Holy Spirit.

June 8, 2025
Prayer, Confession, and Repentance: 3. Practical Steps

This article provides practical advice for including confession in our personal prayer time.

May 18, 2025
Prayer, Confession, and Repentance: 2. Why We Need It

This article continues to examine the need for confession and repentance during our personal prayers.

May 11, 2025
Prayer, Confession, and Repentance: 1. A Necessary Habit

This article begins a three-part series, within a longer series about prayer. We will look at the role of confession and repentance in our prayers.

May 4, 2025
Praying with an Attitude of Gratitude

Being thankful lays a foundation for our prayers. It inspires us to rejoice, praise God, and expect Him to answer us.

April 27, 2025
A Prayer for St. Patrick’s Day

A segment of St. Patrick’s Breastplate.

March 17, 2025
“I Am Prayer” (Psalms 109:4)

“In return for my love they accuse me, but I give myself to prayer” (Psalms 109:4). The Hebrew literally says “I am prayer”; it should be a part of who we are.

March 9, 2025