Darkened Glass Reflections
Living today with an eye on eternity
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Abolishing and Fulfilling: Part 1
Jesus said He did not come to abolish the Old Testament legal system, but to fulfill it. By looking at these terms from a carpenter’s perspective, we can see this statement in a different light.
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Seen and Not (Only) Heard
Sometimes the children of God should be seen and not heard.
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Hiding the Light. II: Silence and Sin
Jesus tells us that we are the light of the world, but sometimes we hide the light. We might choose to be quiet when we should speak out, try to hide our faith because of guilt, shame, or sin, ignore the needs of others, or try to take credit that should go to God.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Ascension: Seated With Him
Jesus’ ascension into heaven has important implications for our understanding of His divinity and for our life of faith.
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“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.
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Walking Through the Valleys. II: To the Other Side (revisited)
A valley is merely a low point between two high places. You can climb the mountain out of the valley to the glorious summit where the light of the Son dispels all darkness. If you are in the valley, continue to follow God. Praise Him that He wants you to abide on the mountaintop, not…
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