Darkened Glass Reflections

Tag: prayer

Love Your Enemies

“Love your enemies” is one of Jesus’ harder commandments. How can we obey this instruction? What does that mean?

November 5, 2023
The Words of Christ—Matthew 6:34

“So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34).

October 2, 2023
The Words of Christ—Mark 14:37-38

“Could you not keep watch for one hour? Keep watching and praying, so that you will not come into temptation….”

September 1, 2023
The Words of Christ: Mark 11:25

“And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you for your offenses”

August 21, 2023
Walking Through the Valleys. II: To the Other Side (revisited)

A valley is merely a low point between two high places. You can climb the mountain out of the valley to the glorious summit where the light of the Son dispels all darkness. If you are in the valley, continue to follow God. Praise Him that He wants you to abide on the mountaintop, not…

May 3, 2023
Putting on the Armor of God: St. Patrick’s Breastplate (Revisited)

I share a few thoughts about “St. Patrick’s Breastplate,” in relation to the whole armor of God and the breastplate of righteousness.

March 17, 2022
Being God’s Instruments of Peace

As we prepare for Lent, let us use this season to ask God to make us instruments of His peace.

February 28, 2022
Wine or the Spirit: Part 1

Both alcohol and the Holy Spirit can change your behavior and eventually your character. However, one brings destruction and the other brings life.

June 27, 2021
Sacrifices of Praise

When your life hits bottom, it may be at that point that you will realize that God is all you have to hold onto. No matter what you are going through, hold onto Him with all that is within you. He will hold onto you with all of His power.

June 13, 2021
Hallelujah! The Lord is Risen Indeed!

Hallelujah! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Hallelujah!

April 4, 2021