Darkened Glass Reflections

Tag: serving

Epiphany: Seek, Find, Worship

The magi made great sacrifices, which defied logic, to meet Jesus. Are we willing to do the same?

January 6, 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
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
Joseph in God’s Leadership Training Program

Genesis depicts Joseph as the first Israelite to emerge as a world leader. As a youth, he dreamed that his brothers and parents would one day bow before him (Genesis 37:5–11). By the time that actually happened, he was a changed man, equipped by God to lead. He started with dreams and ambition. He developed…

March 18, 2018
Reflection on Mark 9:38-41 (Revisited)

John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.” But Jesus said,“Do not stop him, for no one who does a mighty work in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. For the…

August 27, 2017
The Two Sides of Discipleship—Luke 10:38–42

When a Mary rises from the feet of Jesus and brings His presence into the world by serving others like Martha would, discipleship is complete.

July 31, 2016
Reflection on Mark 9:38-41

John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.” But Jesus said,“Do not stop him, for no one who does a mighty work in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. For the…

August 16, 2013