Darkened Glass Reflections

Tag: fellowship

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 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).

March 17, 2024
The Words of Christ—Mark 6:31

“Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while” (Mark 6:31)

March 7, 2024
God Is With Us Always: IV. Sacred Space, Sacred Time

Worshiping with other believers–in sacred space at a sacred time–helps us to see that all of our lives belong to God.

July 5, 2020
Holy Week and Social Distance

I share a few thoughts about Holy Week and corporate worship in our season of “social distancing.”

April 5, 2020
Abiding in the Vine: III. Pruning and Cleansing

“Every branch in me that does not bear fruit {God the Father} takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.”

September 8, 2019
Abiding in the Vine: II. Staying Connected to Christ and His People

The branches of a vine or tree need the rest of the plant, including the other branches. Christians cannot expect to live out our faith alone. We need other Christians to help keep us connected to Christ.

September 1, 2019
Rooting Out Pride and Cultivating Humility

As a follow-up to my recent post about pride, I share a few practical biblical suggestions for dealing with pride and developing humility.

July 17, 2019
Of Trees and Tumbleweeds: Rooted in and Nourished by God’s Word

A plant that remains grounded with its roots can produce its life-imparting fruit while providing beauty and security. It is no accident that Psalms 1 and Jeremiah 17 compares blessed godly people with trees planted by the water. Securely rooted and grounded in a life-giving source, they impart life and fruit to others. Separated from…

March 4, 2018
Understanding the Deep Waters of the Heart

enewing our minds is simply one part of the Christian life, intertwined with other aspects. Our minds are renewed not only through Bible study and prayer, but also through corporate worship, ministry to others, and fellowship.

December 10, 2017