Darkened Glass Reflections

Tag: Ash Wednesday

  • Reset

    Reset

    Lent gives us an opportunity to lay aside some of the weights in our lives as we aim for a reset in our walk with Jesus.

  • Transfiguration, Glorification, and the Christian Life (Revisited)

    Transfiguration, Glorification, and the Christian Life (Revisited)

    Perhaps the great lesson of Lent is that we miss out as we continue to devote our time, resources, and energy to trivial things, when God is eager to pour out His blessings upon us and conform us to His likeness. We are His children: may we come to look more like Him as we…

  • To Obey Is Better than Sacrifice

    To Obey Is Better than Sacrifice

    As we begin Lent, some will place a lot of emphasis on what they are giving up. Let us remember, though, that “To obey is better than sacrifice.”

  • From Asbury to Ashes

    From Asbury to Ashes

    The recent Asbury Revival can provide inspiration for those seeking personal spiritual renewal during Lent.

  • Being God’s Instruments of Peace

    Being God’s Instruments of Peace

    As we prepare for Lent, let us use this season to ask God to make us instruments of His peace.

  • Ash Wednesday: Rules or Relationship, Faith or Fellowship

    Ash Wednesday: Rules or Relationship, Faith or Fellowship

    For those who are observing Lent: Do not let it become a season of “Does that mean you’re not allowed….” Let it be a season of renewal in your relationship with Jesus.

  • Lent and Fasting

    Lent and Fasting

    Some people will go through Lent and get nothing out of it. However, that is not because there is a problem with the season or the traditions associated with it. It is a problem with how that particular individual is approaching the situation. As we give up food or pleasures for Lent, let us take…

  • Transfiguration, Glorification, and the Christian Life

    Transfiguration, Glorification, and the Christian Life

    Perhaps the great lesson of Lent is that we miss out as we continue to devote our time, resources, and energy to trivial things, when God is eager to pour out His blessings upon us and conform us to His likeness. We are His children: may we come to look more like Him as we…

  • Ash Wednesday: Fasting to Celebrate Christ

    Lent is a season of fasting with a purpose. The ceremony of imposing ashes on a believer’s forehead imitates the ancient Jewish custom of covering oneself in sackcloth and ashes as a sign of mourning or penance (Jonah 3:6; Job 42:6). While using the ashes to mark a cross on the forehead, the priest or…

  • 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. This is a prime time for strengthening our devotion to Christ so that we can walk with him throughout the year.