Darkened Glass Reflections

Category: Scripture Sabbath

  • The Two Sides of Discipleship—Luke 10:38–42

    When a Mary rises from the feet of Jesus and brings His presence into the world by serving others like Martha would, discipleship is complete.

  • Repentance Brings God Joy—Luke 15:7

    Repentance Brings God Joy—Luke 15:7

    It does not matter how far you have wandered, or in what kind of mire you have soiled your soul. Forgiveness is available. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, is seeking you. Run into His arms for protection and preservation. He is looking for a reason to celebrate.

  • Confession and Freedom—Proverbs 28:13

    Confession is the first step to freedom. Before we can live the victorious Christian life, we have to admit that we are failing. More importantly, we need to admit to God where and how we are failing. Then, He can guide us out of our darkness into the full experience of His light.

  • The Soul Abhors a Vacuum—Matthew 12:43–45

    The Soul Abhors a Vacuum—Matthew 12:43–45

    Those in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction may understand this passage very well, along with others who have fought the battle against life-controlling issues. “Out with the old” is not enough: We have to welcome the new things God has for us.

  • Real Worship—John 4:23–24

    Real Worship—John 4:23–24

    “But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers. God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:23–24, NASB) Worship wars never cease to end in the…

  • Fulfillment of the Law—Matthew 5:17-20

    Matthew 5:17-20 reminds us the Jesus has fulfilled the law of God. The entire law is summed up in loving God and your neighbor. Because it is love, the New Covenant in Christ calls us to a higher standard.

  • The Mercy Seat—Exodus 25:21–22

    Come to Jesus as a recipient of His mercy and grace. None of us deserves to come to Him, but He offers us salvation as a free gift. We cannot earn it, but we can receive it boldly by faith.

  • Judge Not

    Jesus’ instruction, “Do not judge,” is frequently abused, since those who are in open rebellion against God quote it out of context. Regrettably, many Christians have swallowed the bait of falsehood that has been presented to them.

  • I Can Do All Things

    There is a great promise in Philippians 4:13, but it is not the one that many people claim. It is not a promise that you can achieve any wild fantasy that enters your mind, or accomplish some great goal that will make you rich, powerful, and popular. It is the promise that, whatever difficulties you…

  • Scripture Sabbath Challenge—John 20:21–23

    The focus of Jesus’ teaching turned in a new direction after His resurrection. For three years, He taught the disciples the gospel and principles of the kingdom of God. After His resurrection, He focused on how they would proclaim that gospel throughout the world.