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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 around. A distorted Jesus, based on our own wishes, will eventually disappoint us.
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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.
Darkened Glass Reflections
Living today with an eye on eternity
Darkened Glass Reflections 