Darkened Glass Reflections
Living today with an eye on eternity
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Weep With Those Who Weep: Thoughts for All Souls’ Day
“Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep” (Romans 12:15).
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Called to Be Saints—1 Corinthians 1:2
When we think of the great saints of church history (such as Saint Patrick, Saint Francis of Assisi, etc.), let us remember our place in the body of Christ. We should not merely honor and commemorate the great saints of church history; we are challenged to imitate them, because we also are called to be…
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God’s Righteousness and Justice. I: How To Identify Righteousness and Justice
Righteousness and justice are closely related in the Bible. To pursue justice, we need to God’s wisdom, since He is the source of justice.
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Ignatius of Antioch
The feast day of St. Ignatius of Antioch gives us an opportunity to reflect on the importance of self-sacrifice as a key to discipleship.
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Quotes by St. Teresa of Avila
A few quotes by St. Teresa of Avila on her feast day.
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Life Is Not Fair, but God Is Good
It is normal to doubt that God is perfect when life is unfair. However, He is good, even though life brings injustice and suffering.
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God’s Holiness. IV: Holy Reverence, the Fear of the Lord
“If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth…” (1 Peter 1:17).
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God’s Holiness. III: Holiness and Renewal of the Mind
To experience and manifest God’s holiness in our lives, we need to renew our minds (Romans 12:1-2) through God’s Word.
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God’s Holiness. II: Holy People for a Holy God
Christians are already holy through faith in Jesus. We need to learn how to live out that holiness.
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God’s Holiness. I: Defining Holiness
Following rules does not make somebody holy. Holiness means to be set apart. People and objects become holy as they are set apart for God’s glory.
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