Christian Life – Darkened Glass Reflections

The True Vine and the Life-Giving Fruit (John 15:1-8)

This article is based on a sermon I preached recently at Church of the Intercessor in Malverne, NY. Christ calls us to bear real fruit, which we do by abiding in Him (the true Vine) and allowing His Father, the vinedresser, to prune us.

May 10, 2026

Julian of Norwich on Prayer

A thought about persistence in prayer by medieval theologian Julian of Norwich.

May 8, 2026

Triumphal Entry, Worship, Betrayal, and Abandonment: Revisited

Christians know the triumphal entry story so well that we can miss the point. We can learn a lot from the disciples because they are terribly human. They are a lot like us. Sometimes, they show us heroic faith that we hope to imitate. At other times, they show us just how badly we can…

March 29, 2026

“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

Transfiguration, Glorification, and the Christian Life (Revisited)

Perhaps the great lesson of Lent is that we miss out as we continue to devote our time, resources, and energy to trivial things, when God is eager to pour out His blessings upon us and conform us to His likeness. We are His children: may we come to look more like Him as we…

March 2, 2025

Prayer: An Introduction

This post introduces a series about prayer, which will look at some of the elements of prayer, styles of prayer, and related issues.

August 26, 2024

Purpose and Pleasure

Eric Liddell’s testimony inspired me before and after I became a believer in Jesus. He reminds us that we can experience God’s joy as we use our gifts while seeking His glory.

August 11, 2024