faith – Darkened Glass Reflections

The Gospel in Genesis. III. Covenant and Kingdom

Part 3 of a series showing how the Gospel of Jesus Christ is rooted in the Old Testament, beginning with Genesis. Moving beyond the theme of the “seed” and “promise” from the first two articles in the series, this article looks at the significance of stories from the life of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

March 25, 2026

The Pursuit of Perfection (Matthew 5:48)

“You therefore must be perfect,as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Matthew 5:48). This article is based on a sermon I preached for a seminary Hermeneutics and Homiletics course.

February 22, 2026

The Pocket Bible that Didn’t Get Away

A brief testimony about the pocket New Testament that became a turning point in my spiritual search, eventually leading me to Christ.

February 16, 2026

Sacrilege of the Semi-Sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:22)

“And Samuel said, ‘Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams’” (1 Samuel 15:22).

January 25, 2026

Christmas: The Love of God Revealed To and Through Us (Revisited)

The entire life of Christ—from conception, to birth, His earthly life and ministry, to His death, resurrection, and ascension—revealed the love of God. It was an invitation to unite the life of God with the lives of mankind. May His love guide us as we celebrate His life, not just on Christmas but throughout the…

December 25, 2025

Sacrifice of Lips and Liberality (Hebrews 13:15-16)

“Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God” (Hebrews 13:15-16).

December 21, 2025

Advent as Preparation and Engagement

“He who testifies to these things says, ‘Surely I am coming soon.’ Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!” (Revelation 22:20). Advent reminds us to wait and prepare for the Lord’s second coming as we remember how He came in human flesh and dwells with us always.

November 30, 2025

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).

October 19, 2025

Prayer, Intercession, and Changing the World

Scripture encourages us to pray for all people: those we love, those we find hard to love, and those whose decisions affect our world.

September 6, 2025

St. Thomas: From Honest Doubt to Certain Faith to Fruitful Ministry

“Jesus said to him, ‘Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed'” (John 20:29).

July 3, 2025

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