Darkened Glass Reflections

Tag: life

The Word Became Flesh. IV: The Light and the Life

In Christ, light and life hold a deeper meaning: “In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men” (John 1:4). The life Jesus brings is the light of men. Life and light are intertwined.

January 30, 2022
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
Setting Your Mind Where It Belongs—Romans 8:5–6

Romans 8 contrasts two lives: The life “according to the Spirit” (the life of a true follower of Jesus) and the life “according to the flesh” (the life of one who does not have a real relationship with Him). It is interesting to place these two lives side-by-side.

August 12, 2018
Choosing Life, Good, and Blessing—Deuteronomy 30:15-20

God calls us to bring His light, life, and love to the world.

July 8, 2018
Thank God It’s (Good) Friday

Good Friday reminds us that the world’s idea of good conflicts with God’s idea of good. The world views Friday as the victory of leisure and pleasure over labor and drudgery. Good Friday reminds us that the true victory is Christ’s victory over hell and Satan, of life’s victory over death, and the victory of…

March 30, 2018
Reflecting the Light of the World

Jesus is the Word that became flesh to reveal God to us. He is the light of the world, so that we may see. Also, He is life so that we may live. His life is the light of men. His light, His life, and His love guide our steps. We cannot see the path…

January 14, 2018