Darkened Glass Reflections

Tag: self-examination

Faith and Fruit (Matthew 7:15-20)

The fruit of the Spirit is more important than what we say or (apparent) gifts of the Spirit.

June 17, 2024
“Do Not Judge”: The Paradox (Matthew 7:1-6)

You cannot accuse someone of being judgmental without judging them. We can only apply Matthew 7:1 to ourselves.

May 5, 2024
2020: The Year So Far

Following up on my New Year’s Day post referring to 2020 as “The Year of Vision,” this post looks at a few lessons learned so far.

May 10, 2020
A Look Back at Lent: Coronavirus and Perspective

We can choose to be bitter or angry about Covid-19, we can choose to embrace humor, or we can use our time of extra solitude for self-examination.

April 14, 2020
The Christian’s Mission in a Time of Social Distancing

Jesus has not called us to try to figure out whether God is judging the nation or world with a disease. Our calling is always to share His grace with everybody that we can.

April 10, 2020
Judging Others or Examining Ourselves

“Judge not” is not something Jesus tells us to say to others. It is something He tells us to say to ourselves when we interact with other people.

March 11, 2018
Parkland, FL School Shooting: An Opportunity for American Soul-Searching?

A shooting at a Florida high school on Ash Wednesday/Valentine’s Day 2018 provides an opportunity for national soul-searching. I share a few questions and random thoughts about this subject.

February 18, 2018
Examining Our Ways in Times of Suffering

Pain and suffering are a central part of our earthly existence. Sometimes, it seems unfair, as if God Himself is unjust. We try to make sense of suffering, but it does not always work. The answers are rarely obvious or simple, but suffering gives us an opportunity to examine our lives and see if there…

December 17, 2017
Scripture Sabbath Challenge—Luke 18:9–14

May we always ask the Holy Spirit to reveal our own sin to us. He can work in our hearts as well as the hearts of others. However, we have to open our hearts to Him. May He do His perfect work in our hearts, as we trust Him to deal with other people’s hearts…

March 6, 2016
Scripture Sabbath Challenge—2 Corinthians 3:18

When I look in the spiritual mirror (the Bible), I often see my weaknesses and flaws. According to this passage, though, I should see something more. Not only should I see where I fail, but I should also see God’s glory in me: a glory that all of His children share.

February 7, 2016