Darkened Glass Reflections
Living today with an eye on eternity
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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).
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Inherit the Land! (Matthew 5:5; Psalm 37)
Jesus quoted or paraphrased Psalm 37 when he said “the meek shall inherit the earth.” The “earth” or “land” was an important part of God’s covenant promises with Israel and represents an important part of the Christian’s inheritance.
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Blessed Are the Meek (Matthew 5:5)
“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” Meakness is not fearfulness, cowardice, or compromise. Jesus’ meekness is compassion and grace undergirded by inner strength.
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Seeking Comfort When Mourning (Matthew 5:4)
I share some final thoughts about Matthew 5:4, particularly about our need to receive comfort during mourning.
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Mourning Personal Sin as a Path to Comfort (Matthew 5:4; James 4:7-10)
The path from mourning to comfort will force us to confront those areas of our lives that do not please God.
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John the Baptist, Jesus, and Justices: Some Thoughts Regarding the Supreme Court’s Abortion Ruling
Last week’s Supreme Court ruling overturned Roe v. Wade on the Feast of the Nativity of John the Baptist. The Christian Church has historically recognized the fetus in the womb as a living human being whose life should be protected.
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