Darkened Glass Reflections
Living today with an eye on eternity
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Japan Tsunami: A Lesson in Being Ready
Since the tsunami devastated Japan last week, the news has been at times unimaginable. The last death toll I read was around 10,000. As I am writing this blog, breaking news on Yahoo! reports that there are fears of yet another tidal wave hitting the nation. Yet another Yahoo! article reports that the tsunami had…
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Lent: A Time of Renewal
Lent is not just about fasting. It should not be a season for meaningless ritualized self-denial, but a time when we renew our dedication to Christ.
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Facebook: Fellowship or Fantasy Friendships?
A new post for my blog. Lately, I have been thinking about how the Internet relates to the Christian life: How Christians should use it in a manner consistent with our faith. Here, I address the difference between genuine relationships (“fellowship”) and online “friendships” (which can supplement a real relationship, or be a cheap substitute).
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Unceasing Devotion
First Thessalonians 5:16–18 provides some insight into how Christians can have God’s peace in hard times: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
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Where’d My Sign Go?
It seems a number of people have been upset at reports recently that the entire zodiac calendar has been thrown into disarray by an astronomer’s comments. Up until yesterday, rumor had it that my wife was a Scorpio, my son a Virgo, my daughter-in-law a Sagittarius, and my grandson and I were Libra. Well, that…
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Setting Goals
The new year is now a little less shiny. The sparkly sheen has now worn off one week in. People are no longer saying “Happy New Year” (well, one person said that to me today, but she did not see me last week). Many people have already broken their New Year’s resolutions. I have kept…
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Is Marriage Becoming Obsolete?
There has been a lot of media attention this week to a recent survey, by the Pew Research Center, which indicates that nearly four in ten adults think marriage is becoming obsolete. Such numbers can be disheartening to people, like me, who have a strong desire to stand up for traditional Judeo-Christian values. Marriage is…
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Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Looking Ahead: New Article
I just posted a new article on this site, entitled “Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Looking Ahead.“ This is the text of the sermon that I preached this morning at Half Hollow Community Church in Dix Hills, NY. The nondenominational church was celebrating its 134th anniversary, and I was asked to fill the pulpit. The minister, Rev.…
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9/11 Reflections
Grab the good opportunities in life while you can. Daniel and I missed out on visiting the World Trade Center because I wanted to wait for another day. That is a small loss compared to what others lost that day.
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