Darkened Glass Reflections

Category: Holidays

Christmas: The Love of God Revealed To and Through Us (Revisited)

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, 2025
Give Thanks in All Circumstances

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).

November 28, 2024
Christians, Elections, Church, State, and Culture

Today I share a few thoughts about the election and Christians’ relationship to the church, government, and society, inspired by the insights of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

November 4, 2024
Saying “Yes” to God’s Will

Mary said, “Behold, the Lord’s bond-servant; may it be done to me according to your word.” Will we say “yes” to God’s plan for our lives?

December 25, 2023
St. Valentine’s Day: Holy Days and Cultural Celebrations

Several Christian holidays have been divorced from their original meaning and are now secular cultural holidays. As Christians, we should continue how we can reclaim St. Valentine’s Day as a day to celebrate God’s love as well as romantic love.

February 14, 2023
New Beginnings and New Hope

“I am no longer my own, but thine. Put me to what thou wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt. Put me to doing, put me to suffering. Let me be employed by thee or laid aside for thee, exalted for thee or brought low for thee. Let me be full, let me be empty.…

January 1, 2023
Putting on the Armor of God: St. Patrick’s Breastplate (Revisited)

I share a few thoughts about “St. Patrick’s Breastplate,” in relation to the whole armor of God and the breastplate of righteousness.

March 17, 2022
Just for Today (Not a Whole Year)

It is easier and more productive to live “just for today” or “one day at a time” than to try to commit to a year or lifetime of change.

January 2, 2022
2021 In Review: God Is In Control; I Am Not

In this post, I take a look back at the last year. One big lesson is that there are so many things we cannot control. We need to put our trust in God.

December 31, 2021
Christ Meets Us in the Mundane (Micah 5:2)

Jesus came to an ordinary, mundane part of the world. This is where He chose to meet us.

December 24, 2021