Darkened Glass Reflections
Living today with an eye on eternity
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Advent as Preparation and Engagement
“He who testifies to these things says, ‘Surely I am coming soon.’ Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!” (Revelation 22:20). Advent reminds us to wait and prepare for the Lord’s second coming as we remember how He came in human flesh and dwells with us always.
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Living Sacrifices and Living Stones (1 Peter 2:4-5)
“As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 2:4-5).
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Oblation: Glorifying God (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)
“Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).
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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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