Darkened Glass Reflections
Living today with an eye on eternity
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A Divine Name That Says a Lot (Isaiah 9:6-7)
“For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.”
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Advent: Prepare the Way (Luke 3:3-6)
Advent is a time of preparation for a closer walk with Jesus as we reflect on His first coming and prepare for His return. This can be a good time to clear the obstacles that are hindering our relationship with Him.
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“Love One Another” (John 13:34-35)
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:34-35).
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God’s Unstoppable Love (Romans 8:35-39)
God’s love is eternal. God’s love is infinite. Nothing can separate us from the love of God.
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God’s Everlasting Love (Jeremiah 31:3)
God’s love is eternal. It outlasts hardship. It endures beyond pain and suffering. God remains faithful and continues to love us when we may not be sure we can love ourselves. No matter what you are going through or how far you have wandered from His will, He is still just a prayer away.
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No Sin Beyond God’s Grace
Is there any sin that God will not forgive? Can I commit any sin that God will not forgive?
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God’s Instruments (St. Francis of Assisi)
A prayer attributed to St. Francis asks God to “make me an instrument of Your peace.” How can we be God’s instruments?
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God Is Love, God Is Light. III. Walking in the Light
The three-part series about the concept “God is light” concludes with some thoughts about the instruction for Christians to “walk in the light” (1 John 1:7).
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God Is Love, God Is Light. II. Creation and Christ
Part 2 of a series looking at the phrase “God is light” (1 John 1:5).
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God Is Love, God Is Light. I. Light as an Attribute of God
First John 1:5 says that “God is light.” Theologian William Law drew some deep insights from this concept. It can shed some light on the love and nature of God.
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