Darkened Glass Reflections

Category: Current events

The Words of Christ—Mark 2:5-12 (With Thoughts About the “He Gets Us” Ads)

Some thoughts on the words of Christ in Mark 2:5-12 and John 8:9-11 in response to the “He Gets Us” ad campaign. Jesus “gets” us, but He also saves and forgives us. He loves us too much to leave us as He finds us.

February 22, 2024
From Asbury to Ashes

The recent Asbury Revival can provide inspiration for those seeking personal spiritual renewal during Lent.

February 22, 2023
John the Baptist, Jesus, and Justices: Some Thoughts Regarding the Supreme Court’s Abortion Ruling

Last week’s Supreme Court ruling overturned Roe v. Wade on the Feast of the Nativity of John the Baptist. The Christian Church has historically recognized the fetus in the womb as a living human being whose life should be protected.

June 30, 2022
Palm Sunday and Expectations

Many people worship a distorted image of Jesus. It is usually a projection of our own ideals, values, and desires. We want Him to get with our program, but that will not work. The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ is Lord. That means we need to yield to His will, not the other way…

April 10, 2022
Being God’s Instruments of Peace

As we prepare for Lent, let us use this season to ask God to make us instruments of His peace.

February 28, 2022
Palm Sunday: Christ Cannot Be Cancelled

The “cancel culture” of Jesus’ day attempted to silence Him and His disciples. The world continues to try to silence it. Sometimes it is hard to tell when we are being “cancelled” and when we are using wisdom.

March 28, 2021
Thanking God on New Year’s Day

Most people have something to thank God for from 2020. We can find ourselves focusing too much on the negative things that we forget the good things He has done for and in us.

January 1, 2021
Christmas: God’s Light in the Darkness

Christmas reminds us that God’s light is always shining, even in the midst of darkness. We need to keep our eyes on Him.

December 25, 2020
Election 2020 Thoughts: Part II of II

In this post, I share a few thoughts to consider and lessons we can learn in the aftermath of the 2020 Presidential election. Part II of II.

November 12, 2020
Election 2020 Thoughts: Part I of II

In this post, I share a few thoughts to consider and lessons we can learn in the aftermath of the 2020 Presidential election. Part I of II.

November 8, 2020