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”
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
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”
