GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday Today I’m thinking about church. It occurs to me for the past 2000 years people have attempted to describe the nature of Jesus…… Read more “Thinking about Church”
Author: Dr. Gary Sorrells
From birth to death, I am God-wired. My body is not as energized as in earlier times, yet as my soul runs toward the finish line it carries a dream.
I want to give glory to God by writing. Only now is the timing right to lean hard into this gift from God.
For the first time in life, the totality of my God walk with family, the church, academic training, work experience, life scars, and accrued wisdom, provides value to share through the written word. It is as if all of the trails of life are crossing at this point.
My formal education includes the B.A., M.A. and the Doctor of Ministry degrees in Bible from Abilene Christian University.
Between 1980 and 2011, I worked with the Non-Profit entity, Great Cities Missions. I currently serve as Director Emeritus and as a member of the Board of Trustees.
-Gary J Sorrells
Gary@GodReflection.org
God’s Presence is a Big Deal
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.” Exodus 33:15 Jesus’ parables were stories he composed…… Read more “God’s Presence is a Big Deal”
Assembly Line Worship
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday Several years ago, I read the story of Henry Ford’s dream to place America on wheels as related in the best seller…… Read more “Assembly Line Worship”
Yikes, I Hate Change
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday I don’t get it. Why is change so hard? It’s as if my aversion to change arrived wired into my DNA. Superficial change…… Read more “Yikes, I Hate Change”
God Breaks In At Fatherhood
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday I don’t know what happened. Scripture is silent. I wish I knew the details. Living in a city composed of cities, my…… Read more “God Breaks In At Fatherhood”
Bridges Cross Over Impenetrable Terrain
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday A world-class bridge awakens my hidden twin genes of architect and engineer. I’ve no idea who came up with the idea of the…… Read more “Bridges Cross Over Impenetrable Terrain”
The Real Power of Good Deeds
GodReflection: Power Words Wednesday Should Webster request my assistance—the primary definition I would give for the word deed is a generous act toward others. The ultimate deeds…… Read more “The Real Power of Good Deeds”
God Breaks Into the Garden
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday I lacked courage to title this post, Walking Naked with God. Such a title seemed irreverent. Yet, there is an intimacy with…… Read more “God Breaks Into the Garden”
Jesus Is the Pattern
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday I am a product of the Industrial Age. Therefore, the concept of pattern comes as second nature. Architects and engineers used a pattern…… Read more “Jesus Is the Pattern “
Beethoven and Creation Joy
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Not…… Read more “Beethoven and Creation Joy”
God Breaks Into the Dark
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday My childhood desert town was on the map because of its proximity to the Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Before “Walkie Talkie” prerecorded…… Read more “God Breaks Into the Dark”
It’s Not About Religion–It’s About Heart
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God—For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. – Jesus…… Read more “It’s Not About Religion–It’s About Heart”
Generous Generosity: More than Money
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Jesus taught generosity by his walk and by his parables. I was born into a generous family. I don’t suppose I thought much…… Read more “Generous Generosity: More than Money”
God Breaks Into a Wedding
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday Not many weddings are perfect. Ceremonial marriage celebrations invite comedy. Little flower girls and mischievious ring bearer boys aren’t about to stay…… Read more “God Breaks Into a Wedding”
History Messed Me Up
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday I read a recent Philip Yancey post on ageing. Somewhat tongue-in-cheek, he shared a quote by Robert Baker an actor and writer. It…… Read more “History Messed Me Up”
Holy Formed
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Formation should be among my life’s primary objectives. Tied to God, I can make a case for formation as His primary objective. God…… Read more “Holy Formed”
God Breaks Into Wilderness
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday I caught on quickly to the perils and sustenance of different cactus species in the desert of Southeast New Mexico. It didn’t…… Read more “God Breaks Into Wilderness”
Show and Tell–Jesus Introduced God
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday I couldn’t begin to imagine how many millions of children participate through the years in “Show and Tell.” The classroom event begins with…… Read more “Show and Tell–Jesus Introduced God”
The Power of Intentionality
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Is it a quality of God or a defect in my Adamic self? I can’t seem to get around it. The concept of…… Read more “The Power of Intentionality”
God Breaks Into Baptism
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday The prophet John is at the height of his proclamation assignment. Fueled by wild honey and the delicacy of locusts—surely he at…… Read more “God Breaks Into Baptism”
This is my Task
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Last night was one of those rare nights when I awoke and couldn’t go back to sleep. Like an old Jukebox a golden…… Read more “This is my Task”
God Breaks into the Temple
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday The Temple was doing just fine—so the people assumed. Rules were in place. Commerce thrived in the temple courts. Money exchanged hands.…… Read more “God Breaks into the Temple”
The Ultimate Gift
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday There are gifts. Santa Claus gives gifts along with the routine exchange of gifts during the Christmas season. Gifts celebrate the arrival of…… Read more “The Ultimate Gift”
How About Some Clarity?
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Our Son-in-law and daughter came over to the house with a spur of the moment idea. They installed the neatest set of lights…… Read more “How About Some Clarity?”
Jesus Designed Church
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday Jesus’ mission on earth was multifaceted. He came to show the heart of God. He came to be the sacrifice that atones for…… Read more “Jesus Designed Church”
The Right Freedom
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. …… Read more “The Right Freedom”
He’s God’s Baby, Mary’s Baby, Joseph’s Baby, and My Baby
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday God, Jesus, and Spirit blow my mind rather quickly. It is as if when I think that I’ve grasped the smallest understanding…… Read more “He’s God’s Baby, Mary’s Baby, Joseph’s Baby, and My Baby”
2nd Place Jesus
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday It is easy to overlook Jesus. Well, we aren’t exactly against him, it’s just that we humans work extremely hard to keep him…… Read more “2nd Place Jesus”
Beyond the Moon
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday History changed on October 4, 1957. The Soviet Union launched Sputnik. About the size of a beach ball, the world’s first satellite had…… Read more “Beyond the Moon”
I’ve Learned a Different Way to Read My Bible
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday I’ve spent a lifetime in and around Scripture. There were far too many times of thoughtless perusal. I used it at times as…… Read more “I’ve Learned a Different Way to Read My Bible”
Even Texans Need The Divine
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday We Texans are an arrogant lot. Although I wasn’t actually born in Texas I would never admit my lack of pedigree to a…… Read more “Even Texans Need The Divine”
It’s A Baby
GodReflection: God Breaks In Mondays It’s crazy I know. I’ve placed my hope in a baby. It’s crazy I know. An angel appeared and announced his birth…… Read more “It’s A Baby”
Redeemed Is Rich
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Dietrich Bonhoeffer, from his German Tegel Prison cell wrote in his essay God Is On The Cross –We must learn God’s language, laboriously…… Read more “Redeemed Is Rich”
Let’s Have an Advent Year
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday My introduction today is redundant with the past two posts. However, to place today’s post in context I want to highlight the…… Read more “Let’s Have an Advent Year”
Jesus and My Tribe
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday A tribe is any group of people, large or small, who are connected to one another, a leader, and an idea. For millions…… Read more “Jesus and My Tribe”
Is Providence Archaic?
GodReflection: Power Words You gave me life and showed me kindness, and in your providence watched over my spirit. – Job 10:12 It’s good to feel my…… Read more “Is Providence Archaic?”
December Sabbatical GodReflection
GodReflection: I found this definition of sabbatical: “a period of paid leave granted to a college teacher for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.” I do…… Read more “December Sabbatical GodReflection”
Path Words to the Holy: Pathways Connect Lost People With God.
GodReflection: Power Words Over the past 12 posts, I’ve look at pathways utilized by those of us who seek to walk with the Holy. My thesis is…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Pathways Connect Lost People With God. “
Path Words to the Holy: Music
GodReflection: Power Words Music wasn’t an elective at Hillcrest Elementary School. I bumped into music as a kid at church, on the car radio, and blaring from…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Music”
Path Words to the Holy: Activist
GodReflection: Power Words Those who meet God on the go find themselves on the Activist Pathway. These are the worker bees. Churches and civic groups love them.…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Activist”
Path Words to the Holy: Relational
GodReflection: Power Words God did not wire me as an extrovert. After being with people in a social setting, I am spent. For me, the Relational Pathway…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Relational”
Path Words to the Holy: Prayer
GodReflection: Power Words I place myself among the multitude of Christ followers who feel inadequate in the realm of prayer. I am no Martin Luther who wrote, “I…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Prayer”
Path Words to the Holy: Nature
GodReflection: Power Words I totally get nature. The view of high-mountain lakes in the Andes left me in awe of God created beauty. I think of views…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Nature”
Path Words to the Holy: Intellectual
GodReflection: Power Words Those who relate to the Holy by their walk on the intellectual pathway must seem strange to others. This pathway sounds far too professorial.…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Intellectual”
Path Words to the Holy: Expressive
GodReflection: Power Words The Expressive pathway like the Art pathway adds texture to the rest of us reserved Christ followers. Those who walk the expressive pathway deserve…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Expressive”
Path Words to the Holy: Caregiver
GodReflection: Power Words God used special “feeling” strands to wire Caregivers. It is a unique gift. I know because I’m married to one. I probably wouldn’t take…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Caregiver”
Path Words to the Holy: Thinker
GodReflection: Power Words Surely, God wired me from birth as a thinker. Some call it daydreaming. My mom stood amazed at the length of time it took…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Thinker”
Path Words to the Holy: Builder
GodReflection: Power Words I didn’t appreciate it at the time yet; in many ways to experience my youth in the Southwest United States was an exercise in…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Builder”
Path Words to the Holy: Art
GodReflection: Power Words We humans have one rather strange perception in common. We have a tendency to limit reality to life. Whatever happens between the dashes on…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Art”
Path Words to the Holy
GodReflection: Power Words What adds texture to life is the fact that every person I meet; be they close family, distant relatives, neighbors, clerks, or authors, each…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy”
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