Darkened Glass Reflections

Tag: Christianity

  • Living Sacrifices and Living Stones (1 Peter 2:4-5)

    Living Sacrifices and Living Stones (1 Peter 2:4-5)

    “As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 2:4-5).

  • 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…

  • Christ Is King

    Christ Is King

    “Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Philippians 2:9-11).

  • Jesus Cleansed the Temple: We Still Need Cleansing

    Jesus Cleansed the Temple: We Still Need Cleansing

    Some thoughts for Holy Week.

  • Choosing Life, Good, and Blessing—Deuteronomy 30:15-20

    Choosing Life, Good, and Blessing—Deuteronomy 30:15-20

    God calls us to bring His light, life, and love to the world.

  • Repentance: More than a Feeling

      “Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no ‘root of bitterness’ springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled; that no one is sexually immoral or unholy…

  • 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.

  • 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…

  • Jesus Will Return When HE’S Ready!

    Harold Camping’s false teachings cannot be ignored or swept under the rug. They need to be confronted, and Christians need to learn from recent events.

  • Repentance: The Flip Side of Faith

    Spiritually, many Christians try to walk with a faith that lacks its flip side. When I became a Christian, I was told how I could be born again if I simply believe in Jesus Christ and accept his free gift of salvation. I could simply say a quick prayer and be guaranteed eternal life. Yet,…