Darkened Glass Reflections

Tag: Book of Common Prayer

Prayer, Confession, and Repentance: 3. Practical Steps

This article provides practical advice for including confession in our personal prayer time.

May 18, 2025
The Lord’s Teaching on Prayer (Matthew 6:7-15)

Jesus introduced the “Our Father” during His teaching on prayer. Here are a few thoughts about its use in personal devotions.

December 31, 2023
Love Righteousness and Hate Sin

Do we really love Jesus? If so, do we actually hate sin like He does, much as we might hate a fatal disease like COVID-19 or cancer?

April 20, 2021
Hallelujah! The Lord is Risen Indeed!

Hallelujah! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Hallelujah!

April 4, 2021
Coronavirus, Faith and Fear, Wisdom and Folly

Examining a Christian response to the coronavirus epidemic. Christians should respond wisely and take necessary precautions, but should not be driven by fear.

March 15, 2020
Read, Meditate, Delight, Obey: III. How to Read and Meditate on God’s Word

In this post, I offer some suggestions for reading the Bible daily and applying it to our lives.

April 14, 2019
A Prayer Acknowledging Jesus as the Light of the World

Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and…

January 17, 2018
Real Worship—John 4:23–24

“But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers. God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:23–24, NASB) Worship wars never cease to end in the…

May 22, 2016
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.

March 9, 2012
How to Read and Study the Bible

This article will provide guidelines and suggestions for reading and understanding God’s Word and applying its truths to everyday life. It is a basic primer for the new believer or novice Bible student, and provides basic suggestions for anybody who wants to develop a more effective approach to Bible reading.

June 14, 2011