Darkened Glass Reflections
Living today with an eye on eternity
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Prayer of Oblation: Offering Ourselves to God
“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable…
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Prayer, Intercession, and Changing the World
Scripture encourages us to pray for all people: those we love, those we find hard to love, and those whose decisions affect our world.
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Prayer, Petition, and the Peace of God
Many people spend almost one-tenth of the day worrying. They are paying a of their time to the gods of fear, anxiety, and worry. Jesus invites us to cast all our anxieties on him, because he cares for us.
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Prayer and Scripture Reading
Prayer, worship, and Scripture belong together. Prayer and worship are incomplete without God’s Word.
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St. Thomas: From Honest Doubt to Certain Faith to Fruitful Ministry
“Jesus said to him, ‘Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed'” (John 20:29).
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Prerequisites and Purpose of Pentecostal Power
The disciples had to wait to receive the baptism in the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. God had a purpose in mind. We need to remember why we receive the Holy Spirit.
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Prayer, Confession, and Repentance: 3. Practical Steps
This article provides practical advice for including confession in our personal prayer time.
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Prayer, Confession, and Repentance: 2. Why We Need It
This article continues to examine the need for confession and repentance during our personal prayers.
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Prayer, Confession, and Repentance: 1. A Necessary Habit
This article begins a three-part series, within a longer series about prayer. We will look at the role of confession and repentance in our prayers.
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Praying with an Attitude of Gratitude
Being thankful lays a foundation for our prayers. It inspires us to rejoice, praise God, and expect Him to answer us.
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