Darkened Glass Reflections
Living today with an eye on eternity
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The Words of Christ—Matthew 13:44
“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again; and from joy over it he goes and sells everything that he has, and buys that field” (Matthew 13:44).
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Love Your Enemies
“Love your enemies” is one of Jesus’ harder commandments. How can we obey this instruction? What does that mean?
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The Words of Christ—Matthew 13:18-22
Jesus explains the parable of the sower. Which soil best describes your life?
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All Saints’ Day and Ordinary Saints
All Saints’ Day commemorates all “saints,” including those who do not have their own feast day. All Souls’ Day honors all who have died with faith in Christ. All who follow Jesus are saints, even if our faith is known only to a few.
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The Words of Christ—Matthew 13:3-9
Jesus told a parable about a farmer sowing seed on four different kinds of soil, which produced different results.
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The Words of Christ—Matthew 12:43-45
“Now when the unclean spirit goes out of a man, it passes through waterless places seeking rest, and does not find it. Then it says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came’; and when it comes, it finds it unoccupied, swept, and put in order. Then it goes and takes along with…
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Representing Christ’s Grace
Jesus called His disciples to turn the other cheek, give graciously, and go the extra mile. When we do this, we show His grace to others.
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The Words of Christ—Matthew 12:11-12
But He said to them, “What man is there among you who has a sheep, and if it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will he not take hold of it and lift it out? How much more valuable then is a person than a sheep! So then, it is lawful to do good…
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The Words of Christ—Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is comfortable, and My burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30).
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God’s Name and Christian’s Integrity
Jesus’ teaching about oaths calls our attention to the holiness of God’s name and the need for Christians to exhibit integrity and honesty.
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