Darkened Glass Reflections

Tag: Jesus

  • Entering the Prayer Closet (Matthew 6:5-6)

    Entering the Prayer Closet (Matthew 6:5-6)

    Jesus taught His disciples to find a quiet place where they could be alone with God. We need this even more as the world gets more distracting.

  • Diversity and Ministry

    Diversity and Ministry

    A quote from St. Ignatius of Loyola reminds us that Satan is willing to use diversity to achieve his agenda. However, God is the One who made us unique and diverse. We can use those attributes for His glory.

  • God’s Righteousness and Justice. VIII: Clothed in Christ’s Righteousness

    God’s Righteousness and Justice. VIII: Clothed in Christ’s Righteousness

    Jesus’ righteousness is our righteousness. We should share His righteousness with the world.

  • The Word, the Light, and the Lord

    The Word, the Light, and the Lord

    The Word of God is the light that leads us to God and shows us the path we should walk in. Jesus is the Word. He is the light. He is God incarnate.

  • Shepherds, Wise Men, and Ordinary People

    Shepherds, Wise Men, and Ordinary People

    A nativity scene depicts the main figures in the account of Jesus’ birth together in one location at once. It works as an effective story-telling device. However, the story of Jesus’ birth has become so familiar to most Christians that many of us miss a few key points.

  • Who Are You and Who Am I?

    Jesus is able to reveal to you the truth about who you are. Too many of us wander through life, trying to decide who we are. We spend our lives in a perpetual identity crisis. Acknowledge Jesus as he truly is. Then, ask him who you are. What is his purpose for your life? He…

  • Freedom in Christ

    Freedom is important to us not only as Americans, but more so as Christians. God speaks about freedom throughout His Word, but it is not the sort of freedom the world promotes.

  • Finding Time for God

    Good time managers recognize the need to set priorities. You must choose to allocate time for the things that are most important to you. The Bible tells us that a wise disciple of Jesus will “redeem the time,” making the most of it (Ephesians 5:16). This begins by setting aside time to commune with God.

  • Celebrating Freedom

    It might be helpful to consider the true significance of Memorial Day for Americans, and relate it to the spiritual freedom Christ offers us.

  • Jesus Will Return When HE’S Ready!

    Harold Camping’s false teachings cannot be ignored or swept under the rug. They need to be confronted, and Christians need to learn from recent events.