Darkened Glass Reflections

Tag: ministry

St. Thomas: From Honest Doubt to Certain Faith to Fruitful Ministry

“Jesus said to him, ‘Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed'” (John 20:29).

July 3, 2025
The Ordinary Spirit-Filled Life

All Christians are anointed to serve God. Sometimes He calls us to use our natural talents for spiritual purposes.

May 19, 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
The Words of Christ—Matthew 9:37-38

“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore, plead with the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.” (Matthew 9:37-38)

October 14, 2023
St. Francis of Assisi and Humility

On the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, we consider his ideas about humility and the call of God on one’s life.

October 4, 2023
The Words of Christ—Mark 10:42-45

But it is not this way among you; rather, whoever wants to become prominent among you shall be your servant; and whoever wants to be first among you shall be slave of all.

August 17, 2023
The Words of Christ—Mark 9:38-41

A thought for the day from Mark 9:38-41

August 12, 2023
God’s Instruments (St. Francis of Assisi)

A prayer attributed to St. Francis asks God to “make me an instrument of Your peace.” How can we be God’s instruments?

October 4, 2021
Abiding in the Vine: IV. Bearing Fruit

As we abide in Christ, we will bear fruit and impart God’s life in us to others. We will do this by partaking in and sharing God’s Word, participating in worship, and performing the work or ministry He calls us to.

September 15, 2019
Ministry and Motives—John 12:1–8

Motives matter. Why we do things is usually more important than what we do. If our motives are consistent with the will of God and are pure, even if our efforts are headed in the wrong direction, we can be guided onto the correct path. If our motives are selfish and impure, even good efforts…

April 30, 2017