Darkened Glass Reflections

Category: Bible meditations

Weep With Those Who Weep: Thoughts for All Souls’ Day

“Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep” (Romans 12:15).

November 2, 2020
Called to Be Saints—1 Corinthians 1:2

When we think of the great saints of church history (such as Saint Patrick, Saint Francis of Assisi, etc.), let us remember our place in the body of Christ. We should not merely honor and commemorate the great saints of church history; we are challenged to imitate them, because we also are called to be…

November 1, 2020
God’s Righteousness and Justice. I: How To Identify Righteousness and Justice

Righteousness and justice are closely related in the Bible. To pursue justice, we need to God’s wisdom, since He is the source of justice.

October 18, 2020
Life Is Not Fair, but God Is Good

It is normal to doubt that God is perfect when life is unfair. However, He is good, even though life brings injustice and suffering.

October 11, 2020
God’s Holiness. IV: Holy Reverence, the Fear of the Lord

“If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth…” (1 Peter 1:17).

October 4, 2020
God’s Holiness. III: Holiness and Renewal of the Mind

To experience and manifest God’s holiness in our lives, we need to renew our minds (Romans 12:1-2) through God’s Word.

September 27, 2020
God’s Holiness. II: Holy People for a Holy God

Christians are already holy through faith in Jesus. We need to learn how to live out that holiness.

September 20, 2020
God’s Holiness. I: Defining Holiness

Following rules does not make somebody holy. Holiness means to be set apart. People and objects become holy as they are set apart for God’s glory.

September 13, 2020
Knowing God to Be Like Him

God’s moral attributes include such qualities as His love, holiness, justice, and mercy. As His children, Christians are called to reflect such qualities.

September 6, 2020
Spiritual Gifts and Natural Talents

Our natural abilities can be just as important as our spiritual gifts in God’s service. The first man that the Bible says was “filled with the Spirit” was a carpenter.

August 30, 2020