Darkened Glass Reflections
Living today with an eye on eternity
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Spiritual Warfare III: Standing Firm
How do we stand with other believers in spiritual warfare? We must be honest, transparent, trusting, and trustworthy in our fellowship with other Christians. We must share our burdens with each other. If you do not have a few prayer and accountability partners, find them. Find a few mature Christians, whom you can trust. Share…
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Spiritual Warfare II: Destroying Strongholds with the Sword of the Spirit
Since we are dealing with a spiritual enemy, our weapons are spiritual. In Ephesians 6, Paul refers to the Word of God as the “sword of the Spirit.” He then urges us to pray. Scripture and prayer are our two primary weapons. The sword of the Spirit is particularly useful for destroying strongholds.
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Spiritual Warfare I: The Battle Is Real
Over the next few posts, I will share a few thoughts on this subject. I hope to address what it is, what it is not, and how we engage in such a battle.
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Your Best Life, NOT Now—Second Corinthians 4:16–18
God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life, but it is not necessarily your plan, and it does not guarantee “your best life now.”
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Merely Human?—1 Corinthians 3:1–4
Divisiveness and conflict are signs of spiritual immaturity. God calls us to live as children of God, not to act like we are “merely human.”
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Growing Up in Christ. II: Maturity in Christ—1 Corinthians 14:20
God is calling us to think like adults and live like mature men and women of God. What steps can you take to move closer to that goal today?
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Growing Up in Christ. I: Beyond Carnality—1 Corinthians 14:20
Renewal of the Christian’s mind, by the leading of the Holy Spirit, has a goal. God is seeking to raise us from spiritual immaturity to maturity. The Word of God calls us to mature thinking and living, not immaturity. While Jesus calls us to childlike faith (Mark 10:15; Matthew 18:3; Luke 18:17), He calls us…
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Setting Your Mind Where It Belongs—Romans 8:5–6
Romans 8 contrasts two lives: The life “according to the Spirit” (the life of a true follower of Jesus) and the life “according to the flesh” (the life of one who does not have a real relationship with Him). It is interesting to place these two lives side-by-side.
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In One Accord—Acts 1:12–14
Jesus did not call the disciples to rely on their natural abilities or resources. They had already failed many times when they tried to serve Him that way. Pentecost would bring a new beginning. Old expectations were set aside. A renewed people, united in faith and prayer, would proclaim the resurrection of Jesus and kingdom…
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Choosing Life, Good, and Blessing—Deuteronomy 30:15-20
God calls us to bring His light, life, and love to the world.
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