Darkened Glass Reflections

Category: Current events

Chaos and Pentecost: A Christian Response to George Floyd’s Murder and the Public Outcry

This article shares some thoughts about the murder of George Floyd and the protests and riots that ensued in response. I offer suggestions for a Christian response in light of Pentecost and the Holy Spirit’s role in the believer’s life.

May 31, 2020
A Balanced Christian Response to Coronavirus

We cannot take Covid-19 lightly. However, we should not live in fear. We need to exercise wisdom, recognizing that people are dying.

April 16, 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 Christian’s Mission in a Time of Social Distancing

Jesus has not called us to try to figure out whether God is judging the nation or world with a disease. Our calling is always to share His grace with everybody that we can.

April 10, 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
Nothing Will Be Impossible: Trusting God With the Difficult

Nothing shall be impossible with God. Therefore, we can trust and obey Him when facing things that are possible yet difficult.

March 22, 2020
Coronavirus, Faith and Fear, Wisdom and Folly

Examining a Christian response to the coronavirus epidemic. Christians should respond wisely and take necessary precautions, but should not be driven by fear.

March 15, 2020
Unforgivable? Jesus Says “No”

Jesus said that only one sin is “unforgivable.” Remember that the next time someone tells you another person’s actions are “unforgivable.” Remember that the next time you tell yourself or others that you will never forgive another person. Oh yes, remember that the next time you refuse to accept God’s forgiveness for you.

February 3, 2019
Judging Judges and Judgmentalism—The Brett Kavanaugh Case as an Illustration of Matthew 7:1

The controversy regarding Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s sexual assault accusations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh give a vivid illustration of Jesus’ command in Matthew 7:1. I pray that God’s people can learn from this experience.

October 7, 2018
Choosing Life, Good, and Blessing—Deuteronomy 30:15-20

God calls us to bring His light, life, and love to the world.

July 8, 2018