GodReflection: Has God Noticed? The World Is In Chaos. Have you noticed how smart we humans are? We define reality. We are scientist, historians, teachers, and entrepreneurs.…… Read more “Does God Live In La-La Land?”
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
Can (Will) I Trust an Invisible God?
GodReflection: Has God Noticed? The World Is In Chaos. My wife and I are blessed with seven wonderful nieces and nephews. The first-born nephew, like any first-born…… Read more “Can (Will) I Trust an Invisible God?”
Just Who Is God and Should I Care That Chaos Continues?
GodReflection: Has God Noticed?—The World Is In Chaos. Good morning. In many ways the current posts are an attempt to build on the foundation of hope explored…… Read more “Just Who Is God and Should I Care That Chaos Continues?”
When Chaos Made Its Satanic Entrance
GodReflection: Has God Noticed?—The World Is In Chaos. New Mexico, the forty-seventh of fifty states in the U.S.A., was carved from the Chihuahua Desert in 1912. With…… Read more “When Chaos Made Its Satanic Entrance”
Chaos Abounds
GodReflection: Has God Noticed?—The World Is In Chaos. This new series of posts begins with what may sound more like a rant than the lament which I…… Read more “Chaos Abounds”
Where Does Hope Lead?
GodReflection: A Secure Grip On Hope. Today ends this series of posts inspired from the life of Dr. Owen E. Puckett, my great uncle of Arkansas origin,…… Read more “Where Does Hope Lead?”
Can I Count on Hope?
GodReflection: A Secure Grip On Hope. Can I Count on hope? Each of us stand before this question on a continuum from skepticism to confidence. Like life,…… Read more “Can I Count on Hope?”
Hope Multiplies
GodReflection: A Secure Grip On Hope. God does not hesitate to use deserts as grounds to train. Abraham, Moses, Elijah, David, and John the Baptizer were all…… Read more “Hope Multiplies”
I Want To See
GodReflection: A Secure Grip On Hope. A migratory stop of my Puckett ancestors was Izard County, Arkansas, at the start of North America’s third Great Awakening that…… Read more “I Want To See”
Does Hope Have Synonyms?
GodReflection: A Secure Grip On Hope. I find inspiration for this short series of posts from the life of Dr. Owen E. Puckett, my great uncle born…… Read more “Does Hope Have Synonyms?”
Can Hope Sustain?
GodReflection: A Secure Grip On Hope. Can hope sustain? How about that for a loaded question? For English speakers hope lacks precision as a word. When I…… Read more “Can Hope Sustain?”
Hope Regained
GodReflection: A Secure Grip On Hope. We have all been there. You probably would not have to think too hard to remember a time when you invested…… Read more “Hope Regained”
The Hope Vaccine
GodReflection: A Secure Grip On Hope. I believe in vaccine. I must admit, it is not that hard to believe since I am more than a seven-decade…… Read more “The Hope Vaccine”
Hope In Hope
GodReflection: A Secure Grip On Hope. Over the past one hundred years various cousins of my dad’s maternal family, belonged to the Hope, New Mexico, church. They…… Read more “Hope In Hope”
When Hope Is Lost?
GodReflection: A Secure Grip On Hope. My great uncle, Dr. Puckett, like many, planned his future with facts at hand. However, due to circumstances out of his…… Read more “When Hope Is Lost?”
Hope’s Tall Green Grass
GodReflection: A Secure Grip On Hope. A strong influence in my life on Dad’s side of the family came from Grandma’s brother, Dr. Owen Puckett. Next to…… Read more “Hope’s Tall Green Grass”
Grow In Grace
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? This morning I will end this series of posts on the amazing grace gifted to us by the Holy. My thoughts have…… Read more “Grow In Grace”
Jesus Extends Grace Filled Open Arms
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? The headline in a recent issue of The Brasilians, grabbed my attention. It read Christ the Redeemer Extends Open Arms to Humanity.…… Read more “Jesus Extends Grace Filled Open Arms”
Ramblings On Grace
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing This morning I feel called to ramble a bit. I will likely cover ground I’ve walk across before. Hopefully a new thought…… Read more “Ramblings On Grace”
Grace Prints of Jesus: Generosity and Forgiveness
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? The Holy draws our gaze toward footprints. That is the way he wired us. Dinosaur prints left in stone ignite curiosity of…… Read more “Grace Prints of Jesus: Generosity and Forgiveness”
Long For Grace
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Ever since Dr. Pate held me upside down by my heels to slap me on the backside I have grasped for breath.I…… Read more “Long For Grace”
Grace, Greed and Magnetic Pull
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? A handy tool stands in the corner to the right of my desk. There is a story behind it. Not only is…… Read more “Grace, Greed and Magnetic Pull”
Raised Between Grace and Obedience
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Obedience is the default mode of my church family. From my earliest days obedience to a Holy God rang out from the…… Read more “Raised Between Grace and Obedience”
Grace—God’s Biggest Word?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? The first time I stood on the observation deck of the Edificio Italia in Sao Paulo, Brazil, I could not seem to…… Read more “Grace—God’s Biggest Word?”
The Perfect Eraser—A Gift from God
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? The day arrived. Mrs. Page greeted me at the door. I was six years old and ready to begin first grade at…… Read more “The Perfect Eraser—A Gift from God”
Does Grace Demand A Response?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? An alternative title to this post could be, Can I Make God Cry? Does Grace Demand A Response? The fact that I…… Read more “Does Grace Demand A Response?”
Can I Believe Grace Gushes Freely?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Possibly the most awe-struck moment I have encountered with nature was my first visit to Iguacu Falls. To say it was just…… Read more “Can I Believe Grace Gushes Freely?”
My Grace is Sufficient
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Wise parents and good teachers learn to set limits. I would guess both respect and fear cause a child or student, who…… Read more “My Grace is Sufficient”
Whatever Happened to Grace AND Truth?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Charles Siburt Among my possessions is an inscribed book gifted to me years ago by the late Charles Siburt, both an esteemed…… Read more “Whatever Happened to Grace AND Truth?”
Is My View of The Cross-Grace Too Distant?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? You and I share a common reality. Our soul lives in a human body. Blood runs through your veins as it does…… Read more “Is My View of The Cross-Grace Too Distant?”
Grace at the Table
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Calories and carbs were the least of concerns around the table of my childhood. Although food was important—especially when mom’s stacked enchiladas…… Read more “Grace at the Table”
Do I Abuse God’s Grace?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Have you ever noticed how easy it is to take good for granted? Isn’t that why we attempt to teach children to…… Read more “Do I Abuse God’s Grace?”
Dry Bones and Grace
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? A cemetery must be one of the most revered places on the planet. All graves have one thing in common—dry bones. Never…… Read more “Dry Bones and Grace”
Isn’t It Amazing That Grace Covers Even More Than Our Sin?
New Year Note: As we begin 2021, I want to thank you for following this blog. Once again, I invite you to join us as together we…… Read more “Isn’t It Amazing That Grace Covers Even More Than Our Sin?”
Why Is Grace So Hard to Give?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? At the risk you or I might reopen an old wound, think of a time when you received a major hurt or…… Read more “Why Is Grace So Hard to Give?”
Why Is Grace So Hard to Receive?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? I don’t remember the exact year. But never will I forget that special Christmas. It was the one when Santa Claus brought…… Read more “Why Is Grace So Hard to Receive?”
Flawed More Than I Think?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Think shiny, pristine, and new. Think perfect. Have you ever received a gift like that? Have you every purchased something that fit…… Read more “Flawed More Than I Think?”
A World Without Grace?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? In my last post I touched on Spirit-fruit as a gift to God. To the degree it takes root in my life…… Read more “A World Without Grace?”
What Ever Happened To Holy?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Only God knows how television impacts my soul over a lifetime. I date back to its rollout years. It did not take…… Read more “What Ever Happened To Holy?”
Grace Peaks Create Amazement – part four
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? In the previous three posts, I initiated the exploration of eight high points of grace found across the pages of Scripture. They…… Read more “Grace Peaks Create Amazement – part four”
Grace Peaks Create Amazement – part three
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? In the two previous posts, I initiated the exploration of eight high points of grace found across the pages of Scripture. They…… Read more “Grace Peaks Create Amazement – part three”
Grace Peaks Create Amazement – part two
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? When I contemplate specific God acts found in Scripture designed to prepare me to receive his grace, I should stand in holy…… Read more “Grace Peaks Create Amazement – part two”
Grace Peaks Create Amazement – part one
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Three hours of nothing stretch between the town where I was raised in the Chihuahuan Desert and El Paso, Texas. By automobile,…… Read more “Grace Peaks Create Amazement – part one”
When Did God’s Grace Promise Appear?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Abraham receives the first glimpse of God’s gift promise: In you all the families of the earth will be blessed (Genesis 12:3).…… Read more “When Did God’s Grace Promise Appear?”
Just What Is Grace Anyway?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? I wonder why grace is so difficult to describe. Maybe it is just me, but it doesn’t seem like it serves as…… Read more “Just What Is Grace Anyway?”
Grace Struggles
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Early in our married life, a professor—from France, a co-teacher at a local university—told of his brother-in-law who kept a stack of…… Read more “Grace Struggles”
Is Grace Still Amazing?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? It’s been awhile since I last posted on God Reflection. Like others in my “more mature” years, my wife and I find…… Read more “Is Grace Still Amazing?”
Raised Between Two Songs
GodReflection: Songs That Sustain My lungs were still tainted with Delivery Room air when my parents carried me into the white stucco building of our local church…… Read more “Raised Between Two Songs”
Others Do but I Don’t (Can’t)
GodReflection: Conflict Zone Therefore, I urge you to imitate me – The Apostle Paul (1 Corinthians 4:16). The New Testament introduces me to people who are God-doers.…… Read more “Others Do but I Don’t (Can’t)”
Jesus Says but I Don’t Do
GodReflection: Conflict Zones I don’t have to read too far into Jesus sermon on the mountainside to see his perfection and my imperfection. The contrast becomes clearer…… Read more “Jesus Says but I Don’t Do”
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