Darkened Glass Reflections

Tag: wisdom

Prayer: The Divine/Human Dialogue

Prayer is a dialog. It does not end after we recited our requests to God and said “Amen.” He is with us all day, and we can expect Him to speak to us always.

September 1, 2024
A Firm Foundation (Matthew 7:24-27)

The story from Matthew 7:24-27 tells of two builders, one wise and one foolish. The wise builder’s house survived a storm due to a solid foundation, while the foolish builder’s house collapsed. This parable illustrates the importance of obeying God’s Word, not just hearing it. It emphasizes the need to act upon the teachings of…

July 21, 2024
Martin Luther on Divorce

Some thoughts by Martin Luther on the subject of divorce.

October 15, 2023
The Word Became Flesh. II: The Word Was God

Jesus became a man, but He was always God.

January 16, 2022
Wine or the Spirit: Part 2

The wisdom of God seems foolish to mankind. However, it is not foolish, irrational, or illogical. It is super-rational and hyper-logical. It is beyond human comprehension. It demands spiritual discernment.

July 4, 2021
Omniscience: God Knows All

The teaching that God knows all can challenge our faith. How can an all-knowing and good God allow evil? His ways are above our ways, but we can trust Him when we do not understand Him.

May 17, 2020
A Balanced Christian Response to Coronavirus

We cannot take Covid-19 lightly. However, we should not live in fear. We need to exercise wisdom, recognizing that people are dying.

April 16, 2020
Coronavirus, Faith and Fear, Wisdom and Folly

Examining a Christian response to the coronavirus epidemic. Christians should respond wisely and take necessary precautions, but should not be driven by fear.

March 15, 2020
2020: A Year of Vision

Maybe, as you are reading this and beginning a new year, you sense that God is calling you to something greater than the usual New Year’s resolutions in 2020. Perhaps He is calling you to bring your hopes, dreams, and visions to Him, align them with His vision for your life, and allow His wisdom…

January 1, 2020
St. John of the Cross: The Dark Night of the Soul and Knowing God

This article shares some thoughts about growing in our knowledge of God as He reveals Himself to us in our hard times; for the commemoration of St. John of the Cross.

December 14, 2019