One of the side shows at a carnival or circus is often a house of mirrors. The designated “house of mirrors” changes our appearance in very disturbing ways. It can be more creepy than comedic for many people. We no longer look like ourselves, yet it is our reflections. Paul in describing our current vision of the world is through a cloudy or obscured glass. We see a distorted vision of the world and of ourselves. Closeness to Christ can help clarify our vision. It is a good thing if Christians can look at those around them with clear sight, seeing in them what others may miss. We can easily see ourselves in our best light and others in their worst light. But it is also important how those around us see us. Their vision of us may become the vision they have of Christians and even of the Christ we follow. A short invocation made popular at the Crystal Cathedral under Robert Shuller’s ministry reads “Lord make my life a window for your light to shine through and a mirror reflecting your great love to all I meet. No distortion, just the pure clean light of eternal love through Jesus Christ, our Lord.”