Darkened Glass Reflections

Category: Sermon on the Mount

Hiding the Light. I: Conformity

Jesus calls us the light of the world, but sometimes we are likely to hide our light. We might do this by trying to fit in.

June 19, 2023
Shining as the Light of the World

“You are the light of the world.” Jesus did not say “You should try to be the light” or “You might become the light.” His disciples shine his light to those around the because He dwells in them.

June 5, 2023
Salt of the Earth: Being the Real Thing

“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by people” (Matthew 5:13).

May 28, 2023
Scattering Salt and Shining Light

“You are the salt of the earth…. You are the light of the world.” Our roles as salt and light grow out of our willingness to live the kind of life Jesus described in the Beatitudes.

May 21, 2023
“Blessed Are Those Who Have Been Persecuted”: Persecution and Being “In Christ”

Persecution is a natural part of the Christian life. Because we are in Christ and He is in us, those who oppose Him will resist us.

May 7, 2023
Persecution and Privilege

The apostles rejoiced “that they had been considered worthy to suffer shame for His name.” The world teaches us to consider ourselves privileged, honored, and worthy when we receive rewards. In God’s kingdom, we show ourselves to be worthy of rewards when we are willing to suffer for Christ’s sake.

April 23, 2023
Blessed are the Persecuted… Even Now

Jesus ended the Beatitudes with a “double-blessing” for the persecuted. Is our faith strong enough to withstand attack?

April 17, 2023
Peacemakers, Love, and Forgiveness

Christians become peacemakers simply by living out their faith everyday with the people around us, especially those who may be difficult to love.

March 26, 2023
Peacemakers, Children of God, and Imitators of God

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. We are called to imitate God. As we walk in love, we bring His peace to others.

March 19, 2023
St. Patrick: Peacemaker and Son of God

St. Patrick gives us an example of conversion, repentance,and forgiveness.

March 17, 2023