Darkened Glass Reflections
Living today with an eye on eternity
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Stewardship II: Talents
One of the great dangers for Christians is to focus too much on whether a skill is a spiritual gift or a natural talent. While natural talents, shared by believers and unbelievers, can be used without any connection to God, they can be enhanced by the Holy Spirit’s work in our lives.
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Stewardship I: Time
Giving to God is always a priority item. We do not worship God as an afterthought or give Him our leftovers: We give Him the best we can offer.
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In Preparation for Lent
In 10 days, we will receive ashes on our foreheads and commence our Lenten fasts. What will you give up for 40 days? Which spiritual disciplines will you take up or increase for those 40 days? Most importantly, what changes do you hope to see in your relationship with Christ as a result of this…
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Faith or Provision
“You are seeking me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves.” Jesus frequently criticized His hearers for seeking signs…. This crowd had gathered initially because of the signs He performed (John 6:2). However, something else drew them now.
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Prayer, Fasting, and Spiritual Warfare
We have spent nearly 40 years wandering in a wilderness of choice and the culture of death. That time period is significant throughout Scripture, and it may apply to America as well. If we are willing to seek spiritual revival in our nation, we can see the hearts of Americans turned back toward a culture…
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Stop Online Censorship
You may notice the “STOP CENSORSHIP” ribbon in the upper-right corner of this blog’s page. I urge all readers to click on that ribbon and take a stand for freedom of expression in America. Normally, I would reserve more politically-oriented commentary for my other blog, but freedom of expression is important to me. (Actually, take…
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Noah, Obedience, and Hearing the Call
Over the last few days, the Book of Common Prayer’s Old Testament readings have focused on the story of Noah. While meditating on this passage, I was challenged to think about its lessons regarding the call of God and obedience. It is a lengthy, but familiar story. It would not be a wise use of…
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New Blog Site
I am in the process of transitioning to a new format for my blog, which will include a new name, site, design, and emphasis. Darkened Glass Reflections made its debut this evening, at https://darkenedglassreflections.wordpress.com/. I expect to update this new site more frequently than I have in the past. It will mainly contain brief meditations…
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Principles of Fasting
Jesus expects His disciples to fast. In the passage at the top of this article, Jesus did not say, “If you fast.” He clearly said, “When you fast.” For a true disciple, the question is not whether you will fast or not. It is when and how you will fast.
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