Darkened Glass Reflections

Tag: faith

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • The Words of Christ—John 8:47

    The Words of Christ—John 8:47

    “Whoever is of God hears the words of God. The reason why you do not hear them is that you are not of God” (John 8:47).

  • A Firm Foundation (Matthew 7:24-27)

    A Firm Foundation (Matthew 7:24-27)

    The story from Matthew 7:24-27 tells of two builders, one wise and one foolish. The wise builder’s house survived a storm due to a solid foundation, while the foolish builder’s house collapsed. This parable illustrates the importance of obeying God’s Word, not just hearing it. It emphasizes the need to act upon the teachings of…

  • Fruit and Spiritual Gifts (Matthew 7:21-23)

    Fruit and Spiritual Gifts (Matthew 7:21-23)

    Matthew 7:21-23 warns about false prophets and the importance of godly character over flashy spiritual gifts. This article emphasizes the significance of the fruit of the Spirit over gifts, cautioning against false anointings and encouraging discernment. Ultimately, salvation comes through faith in Jesus, which bears good fruit.

  • Faith and Fruit (Matthew 7:15-20)

    Faith and Fruit (Matthew 7:15-20)

    The fruit of the Spirit is more important than what we say or (apparent) gifts of the Spirit.

  • The Wide and Narrow Gates (Matthew 7:13-14)

    The Wide and Narrow Gates (Matthew 7:13-14)

    “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few” (Matthew 7:13-14).

  • Do Not Worry (Matthew 6:25-34)

    Do Not Worry (Matthew 6:25-34)

    “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

  • God or Money (Matthew 6:19-24)

    God or Money (Matthew 6:19-24)

    Jesus teaches us that we can not serve (worship) both God and money. We should lay up treasures in heaven, not only on Earth.

  • Prayer and Forgiveness (Matthew 6:14-15)

    Prayer and Forgiveness (Matthew 6:14-15)

    “For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses” (Matthew 6:14-15).