GodReflection: God Enters the World as Love Show and Tell Day was a big deal for our children. They drug us into the assignment as we search…… Read more “God Enters the World as Love”
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 Enters the World as Judge
GodReflection: God Enters the World as Judge Every dedicated Jew knew the meaning of “The Day of the Lord.” The prophets used the phrase to warn the…… Read more “God Enters the World as Judge”
God Enters the World in Jesus
GodReflection: God Enters the World in Jesus. The earth rumbled in silence like a pre-volcanic rupture. The greatest mystery of all history moved toward its climax. A…… Read more “God Enters the World in Jesus”
I Wait
God Reflection: I Wait I don’t do waiting well. Doctors notoriously want me to arrive 20 minutes early so I can wait until 45 minutes after my…… Read more “I Wait”
God’s People Wait
GodReflection: God’s People Wait I wish it would happen today. God will again break into history in a big way. He promised—and God always keeps His word.…… Read more “God’s People Wait”
God Waits
GodReflection: God Waits Christmas was a huge tradition for this little kid. We weren’t much into connecting Christmas with the birth of Jesus but went all out…… Read more “God Waits”
Advent a God Tradition
GodReflection: Advent a God Tradition I like a good tradition. Sure, bad traditions can get in the way but good traditions can keep the needle of my…… Read more “Advent a God Tradition”
Let’s Love Jesus and His Church
God Reflection: Let’s Love Jesus and His Church The imagery of a bicycle chain worn-out over decades of keeping tires in forward motion seems appropriate as I…… Read more “Let’s Love Jesus and His Church”
Status Quo
GodReflection: Let’s Stop Protecting Status Quo. Who said status quo is reliable? Someone playing around with Latin initiated its use and meaning in 1807. It now appears…… Read more “Status Quo”
Let’s Elevate Unity to the Level of Doctrine
GodReflection: Let’s Elevate Unity to the Level of Doctrine. I find it strange in light of Jesus’ teachings by word and example how little emphasis His church…… Read more “Let’s Elevate Unity to the Level of Doctrine”
Let’s Restore Humility
GodReflection: Let’s Restore Humility. Arrogance is among the most venomous of Satan’s gourds. He disguises it as a lush fruit. One bite will transform me into an…… Read more “Let’s Restore Humility”
Let’s Seek Unity at the Cross
GodReflection – Let’s Seek Unity at the Cross Today, my GodReflection centers on unity that can flow from the cross. The cross as viewed from the 21st…… Read more “Let’s Seek Unity at the Cross”
Let’s Honor Scripture
GodReflection – Let’s Honor Scripture Over the past eight months my purpose within GodReflection has been to look at ways I contribute to the lack of unity…… Read more “Let’s Honor Scripture”
Bubble Church
To live church inside my bubble has its advantages. Bubbles feel safe. I don’t have to talk with those outside of my sphere. As long as I…… Read more “Bubble Church”
Satan Loves Politics
Satan has to love politics. Can there be a more divisive sport? In the political world of today concern for people and truth, take a back seat—if…… Read more “Satan Loves Politics”
Be Jesus – Tell The Story
Sometimes I reflect on the Acts 2 account when church began. Rushing sound—Holy Spirit fire—powerful preaching—mob repentance—3000 baptisms—and people were saved. Rather impressive for a start-up church…… Read more “Be Jesus – Tell The Story”
Awesome Silence
This morning as I enter into God Reflection I begin with three personal questions. Do I have to express an opinion on every topic? Must I even…… Read more “Awesome Silence”
Conspiracy of Love
I grew up with Robert Young in my living room. As Jim Anderson on Father Knows Best, he was the perfect father figure on black and white…… Read more “Conspiracy of Love”
Church Is A Verb
I give definition to words. I use words in ways the originator would never have imagined. I learn word uses from our kids. Today’s “cool” has a…… Read more “Church Is A Verb”
Cross, Announcement, and Church
We human types love a grand announcement. In the 21st century spectacular flare—planed with careful detail—stages grand announcements. We are especially attentive when the news is good.…… Read more “Cross, Announcement, and Church”
Humble Pie
I recall my mother spoke about Humble Pie. Surely, she had a recipe. Someway, I failed to write down the exact ingredients. The result is I don’t…… Read more “Humble Pie”
May We Be One
Father in Heaven, The unity you demonstrate with the Son and the Holy Spirit is beyond my understanding. I believe you are one. I am sorry that…… Read more “May We Be One”
Worship Journey
There comes a time is any attempt of lament over a divided church to raise questions as to sources of division. I want to honor Scripture and…… Read more “Worship Journey”
Must It Take Crucifixion?
At the heart of trusting God is death. My human brain has a tough time grasping the idea that it takes death to live. OK, I get…… Read more “Must It Take Crucifixion?”
I Learned Wrong
Perhaps they taught right and I just learned wrong.Sunday school was an undercover clandestine movement led by churchwomen.I do remember the colorful flannel graph—the foundation to all…… Read more “I Learned Wrong”
Church Isn’t For Me
My favorite church is the Central church in Amarillo. I can list numerous reasons, but will not bore you my “over shoulder reader,” with my bias rationale. …… Read more “Church Isn’t For Me”
God’s Expectation
Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your…… Read more “God’s Expectation”
P.S. On Hearing God’s Voice
I suspect the planet has never before been this noisy. The cell phone set my corded phone free. I can now hear it ring from any place…… Read more “P.S. On Hearing God’s Voice”
Hearing God’s Voice
Over coffee, eggs, bacon, and toast, as we reflected on the headline newness of Scripture, the conversation shifted to hearing God’s voice. This faith stuff is hard.…… Read more “Hearing God’s Voice”
Maybe It’s Not About Right Beliefs
What I believe determines what I believe. Ok, I’ll admit it sounds like double talk. Stick with me on this. I remember more than once my daddy…… Read more “Maybe It’s Not About Right Beliefs”
Exactly Alike
Due to my aging body, I could no longer crawl under the locked gate. This time a security guard let me in with a key. It was…… Read more “Exactly Alike”
Them or Us
Dr. Tom Olbricht’s graduate class on Restoration Doctrines was a mystery to me. Although early in my graduate studies, I thought I knew what I was getting…… Read more “Them or Us”
Spirit Sync
“Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God” I am God-hardwired as an optimist. Here’s the problem.…… Read more “Spirit Sync”
False What ?
In looking back over life, I find it interesting not to mention disconcerting how often I hear church people speak of “false doctrine.” It is the Boogieman…… Read more “False What ?”
In His Steps
I am weird when it comes to books. I blame my affliction on my birth location across the street from a public library. Surely, someone left the…… Read more “In His Steps”
Hidden Traditions
It was there all along. I just didn’t see it. In accordance with my inquisitive wiring, “Aha” moments make a huge impression. Crisscrossing West Texas since early…… Read more “Hidden Traditions”
My Grenades and the Disenfranchised
This is far from a political post. My political activism is limited to two thoughts. First, I am glad others are willing to shoulder the burdens and…… Read more “My Grenades and the Disenfranchised”
Mirror or Window
When God did my wiring, He breathed into my soul space for a window. In part, the installation was to counter act the residue of Satan’s mirror…… Read more “Mirror or Window”
One
I like the sound of one. Teams like to be number one. The only way number one happens is if the team unites as one. Children can…… Read more “One”
Poison Stew
“Put on the large pot and cook some stew for these prophets.” One of them went out into the fields to gather herbs and found a wild vine…… Read more “Poison Stew”
Gutenberg Church
< Johannes Gutenberg changed church. With the invention of movable type and the completion of the first printing press in 1440, Johannes effected change in science, art—yes…… Read more “Gutenberg Church”
Ponder Power
< “Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart” Ponder is not an often used word in my daily speech. Truth is, I…… Read more “Ponder Power”
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