faith – Page 5 – Darkened Glass Reflections

The Words of Christ—Matthew 9:20-22

“Daughter, take courage; your faith has made you well.” (Matthew 9:22)

October 12, 2023

The Words of Christ—Matthew 8:5-13

“Truly I say to you, I have not found such great faith with anyone in Israel” (Matthew 8:10).

October 6, 2023

St. Augustine, Law, and Grace

Today’s devotion is a brief reflection on law and grace from the writings of St. Augustine on his feast day.

August 28, 2023

Attitudes, Beliefs, Intentions, and Behavior

Since some people believe Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5 conflicts with Paul’s teaching about salvation through faith, I share thoughts on the meaning of faith based on a theory about behavior and attitudes from psychology.

August 20, 2023

Persecution and Privilege

The apostles rejoiced “that they had been considered worthy to suffer shame for His name.” The world teaches us to consider ourselves privileged, honored, and worthy when we receive rewards. In God’s kingdom, we show ourselves to be worthy of rewards when we are willing to suffer for Christ’s sake.

April 23, 2023

Beyond Belief: Advent, Christmas, and Leaps of Faith

The biblical account of Jesus’ birth is not like what we see in many movies and TV specials. Much like our lives, it was messy, stressful, and complicated. Mary and Joseph had to confront their doubts and fears, the skepticism of others, and other challenges. It sounds simple, but the Bible tells a story about…

November 27, 2022