Darkened Glass Reflections

Tag: holiness

God’s Righteousness and Justice. III: Practicing Righteousness

Righteousness is an essential quality of God, just like His love and mercy. Christians are called to imitate our heavenly Father, which includes manifesting His righteousness.

November 29, 2020
Called to Be Saints—1 Corinthians 1:2

When we think of the great saints of church history (such as Saint Patrick, Saint Francis of Assisi, etc.), let us remember our place in the body of Christ. We should not merely honor and commemorate the great saints of church history; we are challenged to imitate them, because we also are called to be…

November 1, 2020
Quotes by St. Teresa of Avila

A few quotes by St. Teresa of Avila on her feast day.

October 15, 2020
God’s Holiness. IV: Holy Reverence, the Fear of the Lord

“If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth…” (1 Peter 1:17).

October 4, 2020
God’s Holiness. II: Holy People for a Holy God

Christians are already holy through faith in Jesus. We need to learn how to live out that holiness.

September 20, 2020
God’s Holiness. I: Defining Holiness

Following rules does not make somebody holy. Holiness means to be set apart. People and objects become holy as they are set apart for God’s glory.

September 13, 2020
Knowing God to Be Like Him

God’s moral attributes include such qualities as His love, holiness, justice, and mercy. As His children, Christians are called to reflect such qualities.

September 6, 2020
Called to Be Saints—1 Corinthians 1:2

When we think of the great saints of church history (such as Saint Patrick, Saint Francis of Assisi, etc.), let us remember our place in the body of Christ. We should not merely honor and commemorate the great saints of church history; we are challenged to imitate them, because we also are called to be…

October 31, 2016
The Soul Abhors a Vacuum—Matthew 12:43–45

Those in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction may understand this passage very well, along with others who have fought the battle against life-controlling issues. “Out with the old” is not enough: We have to welcome the new things God has for us.

May 29, 2016