Darkened Glass Reflections

Category: Bible meditations

The Purpose, Power, and Permanence of Jesus’ Name

Some thoughts for the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus.

January 1, 2024
The Lord’s Teaching on Prayer (Matthew 6:7-15)

Jesus introduced the “Our Father” during His teaching on prayer. Here are a few thoughts about its use in personal devotions.

December 31, 2023
Saying “Yes” to God’s Will

Mary said, “Behold, the Lord’s bond-servant; may it be done to me according to your word.” Will we say “yes” to God’s plan for our lives?

December 25, 2023
The Words of Christ—Matthew 25:19-21

“Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter the joy of your master” (Matthew 25:21).

December 22, 2023
The Words of Christ—John 20:26-29

“Because you have seen Me, have you now believed? Blessed are they who did not see, and yet believed” (John 20:29).

December 21, 2023
The Words of Christ—Matthew 24:36-41

“But about that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone” (Matthew 24:36).

December 19, 2023
Entering the Prayer Closet (Matthew 6:5-6)

Jesus taught His disciples to find a quiet place where they could be alone with God. We need this even more as the world gets more distracting.

December 17, 2023
The Words of Christ—Matthew 24:4-8

“See to it that no one misleads you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will mislead many people. And you will be hearing of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for those things must take place, but that is not yet the…

December 16, 2023
The Words of Christ—Matthew 22:37-40

‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the great and foremost commandment. The second is like it, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ Upon these two commandments hang the whole Law and the Prophets” (Matthew 22:37-40).

December 12, 2023
Ministry and Motivation (Matthew 6:1-6)

Matthew 6 challenges us to consider our motives. Why do we worship God and try to obey Him?

December 10, 2023