Darkened Glass Reflections

Category: Family

  • Jesus, Family, and Grandparents

    Jesus, Family, and Grandparents

    Several traditional churches commemorate the parents of Mary on July 26. This post shares a few thoughts about them and the importance of a spiritual legacy.

  • Fathers’ Day

    Fathers’ Day

    Some thoughts for Fathers’ Day: Fatherhood is an important calling from God. We play an important in the lives of future generations.

  • Called to Share God’s Blessings

    Called to Share God’s Blessings

    Abraham’s calling, to be the father of many nations, focused on his responsibility to be a blessing to others. It is our calling as well.

  • Genealogies and Legacies

    Genealogies and Legacies

    Some life lessons that came to me while tracing my family tree. Lesson #1: Be kind to everyone you meet. They are your cousins.

  • Modern-Day Elijahs IX: Fathers and Families

    Modern-Day Elijahs IX: Fathers and Families

    Elijah ascended into heaven, but his legacy remains. Few biblical prophets share his prominence. Although he did not write any of the books of the Bible, he is considered one of the greatest prophets in Judaism. Only Moses holds higher esteem. When Jesus was transfigured, Moses and Elijah appeared with Him (Matthew 17:1–8).

  • Is Marriage Becoming Obsolete?

    There has been a lot of media attention this week to a recent survey, by the Pew Research Center, which indicates that nearly four in ten adults think marriage is becoming obsolete. Such numbers can be disheartening to people, like me, who have a strong desire to stand up for traditional Judeo-Christian values. Marriage is…

  • Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Looking Ahead: New Article

    I just posted a new article on this site, entitled “Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Looking Ahead.“ This is the text of the sermon that I preached this morning at Half Hollow Community Church in Dix Hills, NY. The nondenominational church was celebrating its 134th anniversary, and I was asked to fill the pulpit. The minister, Rev.…

  • Passion and Passivity

    “Passivity” starts with the same five letters as does “passion.” Yet, these words are virtual opposites. Someone who is passionate cannot be passive at the same time, about the same thing.

  • Fathers’ Day Reflections

    This Fathers’ Day, let us place the barbecues, the cards, and the new ties in their proper place. Fellow fathers, let us renew our vows to build a godly heritage.”

  • For Future Generations

    Our society is so self-centered that most Americans—including mature, committed Christians—have a hard time thinking beyond what they can see. We think in a short term, but God thinks long-term…. God, however, sees a much bigger picture. He sees generations yet unborn and calls me to seek blessings for them, as well as for the…