Darkened Glass Reflections
Living today with an eye on eternity
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Christ’s Ascension: Eternal Hope in a Chaotic World
He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead (The Apostle’s Creed).
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Blessed Are Those Who Mourn (Matthew 5:4)
Grief takes many forms. We mourn when a loved one dies. Other life-changing events like job loss, sickness, or divorce can bring grief. Christians also mourn over the evil in the world and the sin in their lives.
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Easter: From Mourning to Joy and Hope
Easter celebrates the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ on the third day following His crucifixion. In His death, He triumphed over our sins. Because of His atonement on the cross, we can freely receive forgiveness and everlasting life. By His resurrection, He triumphed over death. Death does not have dominion over Him. It also…
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Disciples During Jesus’ Passion (Revisited)
As I reflect on the cross this year, I wonder which disciple am I most like. Which disciple do you imitate most?
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Palm Sunday and Expectations
Many people worship a distorted image of Jesus. It is usually a projection of our own ideals, values, and desires. We want Him to get with our program, but that will not work. The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ is Lord. That means we need to yield to His will, not the other way…
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Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit (Matthew 5:3)
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3).
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Putting on the Armor of God: St. Patrick’s Breastplate (Revisited)
I share a few thoughts about “St. Patrick’s Breastplate,” in relation to the whole armor of God and the breastplate of righteousness.
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“Makarios!” “Be Blessed!”: An Overview of the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12)
The Beatitudes tell us how we can find true joy and happiness by adopting God’s values and character, which go against the ways of the world.
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Sermon on the Mount: Introduction
The Sermon on the Mount is a necessary part of the Christian’s guidebook for daily living. It contains some difficult commands, but we are blessed when we obey them. This article begins a series in which we will study the entire Sermon.
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Being God’s Instruments of Peace
As we prepare for Lent, let us use this season to ask God to make us instruments of His peace.
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