Darkened Glass Reflections
Living today with an eye on eternity
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St. John of the Cross: The Dark Night of the Soul and Knowing God
This article shares some thoughts about growing in our knowledge of God as He reveals Himself to us in our hard times; for the commemoration of St. John of the Cross.
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The Personal God Who Makes Himself Known
Genesis 1:27 tells us that God created mankind in His image. Philippians 2:7-8 tells us that Jesus assumed human form and likeness. God and man became one in the person of Christ, so that we can experience the full intimacy with God that He originally intended.
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The Personal God Who Can Be Known
God wants us to know Him personally, not as an abstract concept.
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God is Spirit: Like the Wind
The Greek and Hebrew words for “spirit” can also mean “wind.” This post takes a look at some of the qualities of wind and what they can teach us about the nature of “spirit” and God.
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First Sunday of Advent: One Year, One Thing
“If every year we would root out one vice, we would soon become perfect men.” In this post, I invite the reader to think of one sin that they want to overcome and commit it to the Lord in the coming year.
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Feast of St. Andrew: Drawing People to Jesus
For the Feast of St. Andrew: The first apostle to follow Jesus was a man who led others to Christ without gaining recognition.
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God Is Spirit: But, What Is a Spirit?
There is a lot of uncertainty about the meaning of the word “spirit.” This post offers some thoughts that might help us imagine what the spiritual world is like.
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Dwelling in the Eternal God
Because God is eternal, He is able to offer us a life that is eternal. Long after the sun ceases shining, we will still be celebrating in heaven.
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The Eternal God: Over All, But Near to All
God is not only self-existent and eternal, “the ground of being.” He is also transcendent and immanent. His power, sovereignty, and love assure us that we can entrust our lives to Him.
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The Eternal God
People are always trying to figure out what caused something. Yet, when we reach God, we come to the end of the questions. He is. He always has been. He always will be. He derives His existence from nobody or nothing else. He just is.
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