Darkened Glass Reflections
Living today with an eye on eternity
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Satisfied With Righteousness: Investing in Eternity (Matthew 5:6; Philippians 3:7-11)
When heaven becomes more important to us than earthly life, we see everything from a new perspective. Eternity shows us that some things are not so important in the long run.
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Craving Righteousness or Earthly Rewards (Matthew 5:6; Philippians 3:7-11)
Philippians 3 shows that we must choose between earthly rewards and God’s righteousness. Do we truly hunger and thirst after righteousness?
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Beyond Belief: Advent, Christmas, and Leaps of Faith
The biblical account of Jesus’ birth is not like what we see in many movies and TV specials. Much like our lives, it was messy, stressful, and complicated. Mary and Joseph had to confront their doubts and fears, the skepticism of others, and other challenges. It sounds simple, but the Bible tells a story about…
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Righteousness Satisfied (Matthew 5:6; John 16:5-11)
God promises to fill those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. The entire Trinity is devoted to this. The Father sent Jesus to save the world. Jesus came to give us abundant life (John 10:10) and to destroy the devil’s works (1 John 3:8); this includes setting us free from the power of sin as…
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Craving Righteousness: Until He Comes (Matthew 5:6; Isaiah 42:1-4)
A few thoughts about righteousness and justice in light of Christ’s second coming (Matthew 5:6; Isaiah 42:1-4).
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The Way of Escape (1 Corinthians 10:13)
We have heard that “God will not give you more than you can handle.” Our own ability will not get us through overwhelming trials. Our source of strength is God’s power and faithfulness.
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9/11 Reflections
Some thoughts regarding the events of September 11, 2001.
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Craving Righteousness (Matthew 5:6; Isaiah 11:4-5)
“But with righteousness He will judge the poor, and decide with fairness for the afflicted of the earth; and He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth, and with the breath of His lips He will slay the wicked. Also righteousness will be the belt about His loins, and faithfulness the belt…
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Satisfied with Righteousness (Matthew 5:6)
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” Just as our bodies hunger for food, the Christian’s soul should hunger after righteousness. God will feed us.
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The Gentle Yoke (Matthew 5:5; 11:28-30)
“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, 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 easy and My burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30).
Darkened Glass Reflections 