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”
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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”
Spontaneous Prayer
GodReflection: Talking with God. Normally, I don’t think ‘spontaneous’ when I read this story. Sure, it was on God’s agenda for more millennia than I can count.…… Read more “Spontaneous Prayer”
Talking With God In Light and In Darkness
GodReflection: Talking with God. With each day’s dawn, the light begins to dominate the night’s shadows, and once again my task is to talk and walk with…… Read more “Talking With God In Light and In Darkness”
Can I Trust God When He Answers No?
GodReflection: Talking with God. Recently, I read again Moses’ plea as he talks to God about a desire that for forty years has pumped within his heart.…… Read more “Can I Trust God When He Answers No?”
Hannah Pours Out Her Heart to God
GodReflection: Talking with God. When Jesus wept with Mary and Martha at the grave of their brother, who was also his close friend, we see the portrait…… Read more “Hannah Pours Out Her Heart to God”
For You, I Am Praying
GodReflection: Talking with God. This morning as I sit before my keyboard, I must again thank The Holy for the influence of my lifelong friend, the late…… Read more “For You, I Am Praying “
Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace
GodReflection: Talking with God. Giovanni, nicknamed ‘Frank the Frenchman’ by his father, was born in Italy into a family with several brothers and sisters eight hundred forty years…… Read more “Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace”
Rambling Reflection on Prayer
GodReflection: Talking with God. This morning please allow me license to ramble a bit on the act that we call prayer—talking to The Holy. A dear cousin…… Read more “Rambling Reflection on Prayer”
Breathe In Me O Holy Spirit
GodReflection: Talking with God. God placed into my life Bible Professor LeMoine Lewis as one of Jesus’ bright lights for a young college student. I can still…… Read more “Breathe In Me O Holy Spirit”
Is God on A First-Name Basis with Refugees?
GodReflection: Talking with God. Prior to starting this post, I came across the Genesis 16 account of Hagar, maid of Sarai. The story takes place amid Sarai…… Read more “Is God on A First-Name Basis with Refugees?”
Can “Old Camel Knees” Teach Me How to Talk with God?
GodReflection: Talking with God. James, the brother of Jesus, is as incredulous as Saul of Tarsus. Sure, Jesus is my brother, but he is not Messiah. To…… Read more “Can “Old Camel Knees” Teach Me How to Talk with God?”
Let’s Talk Thorn Dances and Roses with God
GodReflection: Talking with God. Being raised in a desert town of New Mexico made me all too familiar with thorns. To explore the Yucca-covered hills, abundant with…… Read more “Let’s Talk Thorn Dances and Roses with God”
Paul Talks with God in Holy Companionship
GodReflection: Talking with God. Saul of Tarsus, travels to Damascus, convinced of his own misdirected God-building. While en route he sees and hears The Light—then it all…… Read more “Paul Talks with God in Holy Companionship”
The Gift of My Time, A Prayer for Two Hearts
GodReflection: Talking with God. Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; – Psalms 95:6 Like a cup of coffee…… Read more “The Gift of My Time, A Prayer for Two Hearts”
Let’s Eavesdrop on God as He Talks with God
GodReflection: Talking with God. What if you had the opportunity to eavesdrop on God and listen to him pray? If God were to talk to God, what…… Read more “Let’s Eavesdrop on God as He Talks with God”
The Reality of Holy Presence
GodReflection: Talking with God. In the last two posts on The One Who Knows the Most About Prayer, we saw eight principles shared by Jesus on how…… Read more “The Reality of Holy Presence”
One More Prayer Point from Jesus
GodReflection: Talking with God. I feel the need to include an additional principle found in John’s Gospel that I failed to share in my last post on…… Read more “One More Prayer Point from Jesus”
Who Knows The Most About Prayer?
GodReflection: Talking with God. Is there a topic, an item, or an interest never far from your mind’s surface? If you could acquire one skill, what would…… Read more “Who Knows The Most About Prayer?”
Let’s Talk with God In 2022
GodReflection: Talking with God. How about that for a title to start our thoughts as we begin a new year? My guess is, except for Jesus, every…… Read more “Let’s Talk with God In 2022”
Peace On Earth
GodReflection: Holiday Season 2021 and a New 2022. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.…… Read more “Peace On Earth”
It’s Saturday . . . Will Sunday Ever Come?
GodReflection: Has God Noticed? The World Is In Chaos. Today closes this series of reflections on our chaotic world. Thank you for reading over my shoulder as…… Read more “It’s Saturday . . . Will Sunday Ever Come?”
Where I Am Going—My First Stop
GodReflection: Has God Noticed? The World Is In Chaos. The Lord has blessed me with an abundance of rich and enjoyable trips over a lifetime. Some of…… Read more “Where I Am Going—My First Stop”
What On Earth Am I Here For?
GodReflection: Has God Noticed? The World Is In Chaos. Seems like a good morning to reflect. I suspect most of us human-types voice or at least silently…… Read more “What On Earth Am I Here For?”
What On Earth Is Going On In Heaven?
GodReflection: Has God Noticed? The World Is In Chaos. My first airplane ride came after high school graduation. Away from home in a college dormitory and employed…… Read more “What On Earth Is Going On In Heaven?”
What On Earth Is God Up To?
GodReflection: Has God Noticed? The World Is In Chaos. Nine years ago, I opened the GodReflection blog with the observation that our walk with Christ-Jesus grows through…… Read more “What On Earth Is God Up To?”
Does God Live In La-La Land?
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?”
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?”
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