GodReflection: “What are your plans for the day?” the lady asked me as sat in the chair for my monthly haircut. Quickly, I respond (not the whole…… Read more “How Is Your Soul in The Ups and Downs of Life?”
Category: *Reflections from Gary
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God Shares His Temple Address—Welcome Is on His Door
GodReflection: The Lord is in his Holy Temple; let all the earth be silent before him (Habakkuk 2:20). God is not homeless; He has a place of residence.…… Read more “God Shares His Temple Address—Welcome Is on His Door”
Can Silence Contribute to Peace?
GodReflection: Share It Again When stepping outside the first evening I heard it. It was startling. A sound I had not heard for some time. It was…… Read more “Can Silence Contribute to Peace?”
If I Listen, I Believe I Hear God Talk
GodReflection: I Believe. When I read Old Testament Scripture, I am struck with how infrequently God’s voice was audible. Intervals of thousands—sometimes only hundreds—of years passed without…… Read more “If I Listen, I Believe I Hear God Talk”
Let’s Cross the Finish Line Together
GodReflection: Share It Again Although, I can’t recall stubbornness on any virtue lists in my Bible, there may be one aspect of this shared trait that is…… Read more “Let’s Cross the Finish Line Together”
Can I Believe Through The Dark of Night?
GodReflection: I Believe. The word was out. All my fellow students warn me, “Don’t take Dr. Neil Lightfoot’s class on The Gospel of John unless you are…… Read more “Can I Believe Through The Dark of Night?”
The Earthquakes, An Angel Appears, Guards Shake, He is Risen
GodReflection: Share It Again The quake of all earthquakes shook both Jerusalem and history on Friday. Holy Jesus died to cover the sin of the human race…… Read more “The Earthquakes, An Angel Appears, Guards Shake, He is Risen”
God Breaks into the Dark
GodReflection: Share It Again My childhood desert town is on the map because of its proximity to the Carlsbad Caverns National Park. As a family my parents…… Read more “God Breaks into the Dark”
Tenacious Trust or Stubbornness?
GodReflection: Share It Again I like to blame it on my family tree. That way I rationalize that my gift of stubbornness isn’t my fault. I suppose…… Read more “Tenacious Trust or Stubbornness?”
Not Sure Who Wrote It—But They Believed—and Me Too
GodReflection: I Believe. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…… Read more “Not Sure Who Wrote It—But They Believed—and Me Too”
From Jesus I Meet Two Bears
GodReflection: Share It Again From childhood I was introduced to the story of the Goldilocks and the Three Bears. As she wonders through the forest she comes…… Read more “From Jesus I Meet Two Bears”
It’s Hard to Believe but Jesus Signed for Me with Blood
GodReflection: Share It Again In my family I was among those who were among the first generation to be raised off the farm. My birthplace wasn’t exactly…… Read more “It’s Hard to Believe but Jesus Signed for Me with Blood”
To Believe Is to Live—I Want To Live
GodReflection: I Believe. Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die” (John…… Read more “To Believe Is to Live—I Want To Live”
Water that Lasts
GodReflection: Share It Again “Whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of…… Read more “Water that Lasts”
I Do Believe—Help Me Overcome my Unbelief
GodReflection: I Believe. “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” Mark 9: 20 I do not remember when I first heard the story of the helpless…… Read more “I Do Believe—Help Me Overcome my Unbelief”
Jesus Brings ‘Take Out’ to my Table
GodReflection: Share It Again God The Nurturer. So, he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, since Jesus was coming that way. When Jesus…… Read more “Jesus Brings ‘Take Out’ to my Table”
Coffee with The Holy for Divine Sustenance
GodReflection: Share It Again God The Nurturer. Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who…… Read more “Coffee with The Holy for Divine Sustenance”
Thoughts on I Believe and My Creed
GodReflection: I Believe. In a previous post on I Believe, I looked at the concept of a creed, not from its “churchy” usage, but rather as a…… Read more “Thoughts on I Believe and My Creed”
Be a Channel of Access
GodReflection: Share It Again God The Nurturer. When I think of the word ‘channel’ immediately, I envision access. Deep channels allow watercraft passage across continents for distribution of…… Read more “Be a Channel of Access”
Credo—I Believe
GodReflection: I Believe. That Sunday morning worship was one I would never forget. A colleague and I were visitors among a small group of fewer than thirty…… Read more “Credo—I Believe”
Jesus and Jigsaw Puzzles
GodReflection: Share It Again Power Words I have neither the patience nor the visionary spatial skills to do jigsaw puzzles. Sure, as a little blond hair lad…… Read more “Jesus and Jigsaw Puzzles”
The More I Believe—The Less I Believe
GodReflection: I Believe. Back in college days as the lone member of my household I would go to the laundromat to wash cloths. A rather neat place…… Read more “The More I Believe—The Less I Believe”
God’s Time Zone
GodReflection: Share It Again Garden to Garden God’s time zone does not align with the one where I live. I have never understood “God Time.” I do…… Read more “God’s Time Zone”
What Do I Believe—For Real?
GodReflection: I Believe. I believed in Santa Claus. But not anymore. It was ok for a while. In fact, it was fun—my life filled with suspense, anticipation,…… Read more “What Do I Believe—For Real?”
Before the ‘I Believe’ Plunge
GodReflection: I Believe. Thank you again for reading over my shoulder during this eleventh year of our GodReflection Blog. Just as I was about to plunge into…… Read more “Before the ‘I Believe’ Plunge”
Let’s Begin 2023 With I Believe
GodReflection: I Believe. Here we are ready or not. Once again, we have a new year before us. I am not one who makes New Year Resolutions…… Read more “Let’s Begin 2023 With I Believe”
In Christ’s Advent—I Anticipate His Return—For Me!
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. In this final post of our current 2022 calendar, my desire is to stimulate each of us to raise our anticipation level…… Read more “In Christ’s Advent—I Anticipate His Return—For Me!”
In Christ’s Advent—The Death of All Deaths—The Gift of All Gifts
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. Wow, that is a long title to begin this week’s post. The focus of Advent Week Three is Jesus’ crucifixion and its…… Read more “In Christ’s Advent—The Death of All Deaths—The Gift of All Gifts”
In Christ I Meet The Advent God
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. Christmas is on the calendar and the days seem shorter with early sunsets. It is the season of Advent. My childhood church knew…… Read more “In Christ I Meet The Advent God”
In Christ—The Patient Wait
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. The calendar rotates and here we are again in December. Our calendar plays an influential role in our lives. Throughout the year…… Read more “In Christ—The Patient Wait”
Does Grace Have an Address?
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. This morning once again we find ourselves in prison confinement with the apostle Paul in the city of Rome. From an earthly…… Read more “Does Grace Have an Address?”
Freedom In Christ—Really!
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. But false brothers and sisters, who were brought in secretly, slipped in to spy on our freedom, which we have in Christ…… Read more “Freedom In Christ—Really!”
The First and Last Yes
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ (2 Corinthians 1:20). To hear ‘yes’ results in…… Read more “The First and Last Yes”
Looking for a Father or a Mentor? How About a Mother?
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. You may have ten thousand mentors in Christ, but you don’t have many fathers. I gave birth to you in Christ Jesus…… Read more “Looking for a Father or a Mentor? How About a Mother?”
As An Insider, What Should I Wear?
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. What should I wear? Ever since Adam and Eve designed their first fig leaf apparel the same question, spoken or unspoken, makes…… Read more “As An Insider, What Should I Wear?”
I Like The Light of Day
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. Lately, I choose to do prison ministry. My visits are with a man who is a repeat offender. This is not his…… Read more “I Like The Light of Day”
As An Insider, I Learn a New Language and a New Culture
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. The first words I heard over my cry after the doctor’s slap my rear at birth were spoken in English. After several…… Read more “As An Insider, I Learn a New Language and a New Culture”
As an Insider, I Have 24/7 Access to The Creator of The Universe
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. Newsflash—life is hard. My toolbox not only has limited tools but seems there are few broken pieces they can fix. Sometime the…… Read more “As an Insider, I Have 24/7 Access to The Creator of The Universe”
God’s Job Description Comes From who He Is–Mine Comes From Him
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. I am a calendar guy. From college days, a “to-do list” joined food, clothes, and hygiene as a necessary item for daily…… Read more “God’s Job Description Comes From who He Is–Mine Comes From Him”
WOW! Read It Again!
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. What would it be like to be present in the City of Ephesus and sit among the first people who listened as…… Read more “WOW! Read It Again!”
An In Christ Tribute To Aunt Edna
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. In the previous post, we saw the apostle Paul place importance on our insider position in Christ. He tells us that’s where…… Read more “An In Christ Tribute To Aunt Edna”
Dead and Alive That’s Me
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. In our more honest moments, we humans must admit to being living, breathing walking contradictions. We want truth but are guilty of…… Read more “Dead and Alive That’s Me”
The Ultimate Insider
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. This morning I begin a new series of posts to examine anew the privilege and special place The Holy provides us in…… Read more “The Ultimate Insider”
When Talk Is Sweet Incense
GodReflection: Talking with God. This post will close the current series on Talking with God. The process of the past several weeks opened before me a greater…… Read more “When Talk Is Sweet Incense”
I Cannot Do This Alone
GodReflection: Talking with God. Life is hard. Have you noticed? And life is good. Let’s never forget it. Satan bombards us with every dart, knife, and weapon…… Read more “I Cannot Do This Alone”
No Longer My Own but Yours
GodReflection: Talking with God. This morning I want to explore what Jesus’ called “closet” prayer. For Jesus, closets are more than storage space with closed doors and…… Read more “No Longer My Own but Yours”
Let’s Talk with The Shepherd
GodReflection: Talking with God. There he lay a withered old man his body near the grave as he grasped for life with labored breaths. Alcohol wrecked the…… Read more “Let’s Talk with The Shepherd”
I Arise Today
GodReflection: Talking with God. Allow me to begin this morning with an observation. No one’s circumstances are too difficult for God to overcome and use for his…… Read more “I Arise Today”
Should I Talk with God About My Lack of Love and Unity?
God Reflection: Talking with God It was the night of Jesus’ betrayal by His inner circle. It was the night Jesus demonstrate servitude by foot washing. All…… Read more “Should I Talk with God About My Lack of Love and Unity?”
Let’s Pray To Be Like Jesus
GodReflection: Talking with God. As I begin this post the prayer-song prominent from past decades in youth circles resurrects within my memory. To be like Jesus, To…… Read more “Let’s Pray To Be Like Jesus”
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