Darkened Glass Reflections

Tag: salvation

Fruit and Spiritual Gifts (Matthew 7:21-23)

Matthew 7:21-23 warns about false prophets and the importance of godly character over flashy spiritual gifts. This article emphasizes the significance of the fruit of the Spirit over gifts, cautioning against false anointings and encouraging discernment. Ultimately, salvation comes through faith in Jesus, which bears good fruit.

June 23, 2024
“It Is Finished!”

“It is finished!” Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, the weight of sin is taken from us and eternal life is obtained.

March 31, 2024
The Words of Christ—Mark 2:5-12 (With Thoughts About the “He Gets Us” Ads)

Some thoughts on the words of Christ in Mark 2:5-12 and John 8:9-11 in response to the “He Gets Us” ad campaign. Jesus “gets” us, but He also saves and forgives us. He loves us too much to leave us as He finds us.

February 22, 2024
The Purpose, Power, and Permanence of Jesus’ Name

Some thoughts for the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus.

January 1, 2024
The Words of Christ—Matthew 19:23-26

“Truly I say to you, it will be hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven. And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.”

November 29, 2023
The Words of Christ—Matthew 11:28-30

“Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is comfortable, and My burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30).

October 24, 2023
The Words of Christ—John 3:11-15

“And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that everyone who believes will have eternal life in Him”

September 14, 2023
St. Augustine, Law, and Grace

Today’s devotion is a brief reflection on law and grace from the writings of St. Augustine on his feast day.

August 28, 2023
St. Patrick: Peacemaker and Son of God

St. Patrick gives us an example of conversion, repentance,and forgiveness.

March 17, 2023
Blessed Are the Pure in Heart (Matthew 5:8)

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” (Matthew 5:8).

January 22, 2023