Darkened Glass Reflections

Category: Christian Life

  • Sacrifices of Praise

    Sacrifices of Praise

    When your life hits bottom, it may be at that point that you will realize that God is all you have to hold onto. No matter what you are going through, hold onto Him with all that is within you. He will hold onto you with all of His power.

  • Faith, Righteousness, Rights, and Hard Times

    Faith, Righteousness, Rights, and Hard Times

    We do not prove our faith by twisting Scriptures to explain why we should be comfortable. Faith is validated when we persevere during trials, tribulations, and persecution. We do not prove our faith when life is easy, claim our blessings, attend church, post Bible verses online, or celebrate our comforts. We show our faith when…

  • My Wife’s Healing Testimony

    My Wife’s Healing Testimony

    This post shares a testimony by my wife, Joyce Lynch, thanking God for a miracle of healing 30 years ago today.

  • Ascension and Pentecost IV: The Ascended Christ Sends the Indwelling Spirit

    Ascension and Pentecost IV: The Ascended Christ Sends the Indwelling Spirit

    This conclusion to this series will show how the indwelling Holy Spirit provides our connection with the ascended Lord Jesus Christ and enables us to observe all that He has commanded us (Matthew 28:19–20).

  • Ascension and Pentecost III. The Gospel of Forgiveness

    Ascension and Pentecost III. The Gospel of Forgiveness

    One of the most important, and in many churches least emphasized, elements of Jesus’ post-resurrection teaching is the message of forgiveness. Yet, it is central to Jesus’ final instructions to His disciples, and it should be central to our message. As He prepared them for their forthcoming ministry, He said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If…

  • Ascension and Pentecost II: The Mystery of the Incarnation in Heaven

    Ascension and Pentecost II: The Mystery of the Incarnation in Heaven

    Jesus Christ is fully God (the eternal Son of God) and yet fully human.

  • Children of the Covenants

    Children of the Covenants

    Christians are joined with a great cloud of witnesses in heaven who are all part of a single covenant family by faith in Jesus.

  • New Beginnings

    New Beginnings

    Is God calling you to expect new beginnings in 2021?

  • Called to Be Saints—1 Corinthians 1:2

    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…

  • Be a Barnabas

    Be a Barnabas

    Be the person who encourages and inspires others so that they can achieve the great things God has planned for them. We need people who will help us let go of the past, pursue the future that God desires for us, and change lives and hearts by bringing the kingdom of God wherever we go.