Darkened Glass Reflections
Living today with an eye on eternity
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Anger and American Culture
Some thoughts on Jesus’ teaching about anger and the spiritual condition of America.
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The Words of Christ—Mark 15:34
“My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” When He faced temptations or hardship, Jesus turned to the Word of God and prayer. So should we.
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The Words of Christ—Mark 14:72
No matter how bad our sins may seem, Jesus is not surprised. He knows our weaknesses and forgives us anyway.
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The Words of Christ—Mark 14:61-62
Do you believe Jesus is the Son of God? Who is He to you?
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Anger, Reconciliation, and Worship
Bitterness, anger, and unforgiveness will poison our worship. We need to take the initiative to heal relationships if we want to worship God in spirit and truth.
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The Words of Christ—Mark 14:37-38
“Could you not keep watch for one hour? Keep watching and praying, so that you will not come into temptation….”
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The Words of Christ—Mark 14:6-9
How does Jesus see our worship when it seems extravagant, fanatical, or impulsive?
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St. Augustine, Law, and Grace
Today’s devotion is a brief reflection on law and grace from the writings of St. Augustine on his feast day.
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“Anger Leads to….”
“Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.”
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The Words of Christ—Mark 12:41-44
Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the contributors to the treasury; for they all put in out of their surplus, but she, out of her poverty, put in all she owned, all she had to live on”
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