Darkened Glass Reflections

Tag: healing

Prayer, Confession, and Repentance: 2. Why We Need It

This article continues to examine the need for confession and repentance during our personal prayers.

May 11, 2025
The Words of Christ—Mark 2:5-12 (With Thoughts About the “He Gets Us” Ads)

Some thoughts on the words of Christ in Mark 2:5-12 and John 8:9-11 in response to the “He Gets Us” ad campaign. Jesus “gets” us, but He also saves and forgives us. He loves us too much to leave us as He finds us.

February 22, 2024
The Words of Christ—Matthew 12:11-12

But He said to them, “What man is there among you who has a sheep, and if it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will he not take hold of it and lift it out? How much more valuable then is a person than a sheep! So then, it is lawful to do good…

October 25, 2023
The Words of Christ—Matthew 11:28-30

“Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is comfortable, and My burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30).

October 24, 2023
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 9:2-8

“Why are you thinking evil in your hearts? For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’? But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins…Get up, pick up your stretcher and go home.”

October 10, 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
Peacemakers and Prodigals

God offers His peace to us no matter how far we stray from Him. He invites us to accept His invitation of peace and then extend it to others.

March 13, 2023
Spiritual Warfare XVII: The Necessity of Faith

Spiritual warfare cannot be merely a pastime or activity. It must be a lifestyle. However, it is not a lifestyle of looking for demons lurking around every corner or hiding beneath every rock. It is about walking by faith moment by moment, ready to stand with Jesus against the wiles of Satan whenever necessary. The…

December 16, 2018
The Faith of the Centurion—Luke 17:2–10

Many overlook how the centurion’s claim of unworthiness contrasts with the elders’ claim that he was worthy. We can learn a lot about faith from the centurion in this context.

May 14, 2017