Darkened Glass Reflections
Living today with an eye on eternity
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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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God Is Love: Biblical Love and the Secular Perspective
“God is love.” To understand this statement, we have to know what love is. The Bible gives its own definition.
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Thoughts on the Love of God by St. Augustine
On the Feast of St. Augustine, this post shares a few of his quotes about the love of God.
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Three Kinds of Righteousness: 3. Christ’s Righteousness
Christians already have Jesus living in them. They share in His righteousness. All righteousness begins with Christ in us.
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Three Kinds of Righteousness: 2. Legal Righteousness
Many Christians seek to gain righteousness before God by following rules. This often leads to creating rules that God did not intend.
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Three Kinds of Righteousness: 1. Self-Righteousness
People have very different ideas about righteousness, and many Christians exhibit different kinds. Some are better than others. One of the worst kinds of “righteousness” is a false one, self-righteousness.
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Diversity and Ministry
A quote from St. Ignatius of Loyola reminds us that Satan is willing to use diversity to achieve his agenda. However, God is the One who made us unique and diverse. We can use those attributes for His glory.
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Jesus, Family, and Grandparents
Several traditional churches commemorate the parents of Mary on July 26. This post shares a few thoughts about them and the importance of a spiritual legacy.
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