Darkened Glass Reflections

Category: Church Calendar: Holy Days and Seasons

God Is With Us Always: II. Presence, Power, Purpose

Jesus is with us always, even to the end of the age. He sends us to share His Good News with His presence and power.

June 7, 2020
Feast of the Ascension: Jesus Reigns over All

A brief reflection about Ephesians 1:15-23 in the light of the Feast of the Ascension and Jesus’ divine sovereignty.

May 21, 2020
St. Mark: The First and Final Word

Mark’s life, as recorded in the Bible, is a good reminder that failure does not have to be the final word in your life. Do not let it be the final word in anybody else’s life, either.

April 26, 2020
A Look Back at Lent: Coronavirus and Perspective

We can choose to be bitter or angry about Covid-19, we can choose to embrace humor, or we can use our time of extra solitude for self-examination.

April 14, 2020
The Good Shepherd Has Conquered Death!

The risen Christ is our Good Shepherd. He has conquered death, and we can trust Himi to protect us when life gets difficult.

April 12, 2020
Holy Week and Social Distance

I share a few thoughts about Holy Week and corporate worship in our season of “social distancing.”

April 5, 2020
Ash Wednesday: Rules or Relationship, Faith or Fellowship

For those who are observing Lent: Do not let it become a season of “Does that mean you’re not allowed….” Let it be a season of renewal in your relationship with Jesus.

February 26, 2020
Happy SAINT Valentine’s Day

A few thoughts for SAINT Valentine’s Day. Although most people ignore the fact that the day is named after a Christian saint, we can still keep the love of God at the center of the day.

February 14, 2020
Baptism: Deeper than the Water

Baptism is more than a bath. It is deeper than the water. Baptism makes visible our union with Christ. He takes our sin upon Himself. He pours His resurrection power, Spirit, and life upon us. We are united with Him. Scripture speaks frequently of the believer being “in Christ” and of Christ being in the…

January 12, 2020
Christmas: The Love of God Revealed To and Through Us

The entire life of Christ—from conception, to birth, His earthly life and ministry, to His death, resurrection, and ascension—revealed the love of God. It was an invitation to unite the life of God with the lives of mankind. May His love guide us as we celebrate His life, not just on Christmas but throughout the…

December 25, 2019