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”
Category: Power Words
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Upside Down Service
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday “I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you” – Jesus My culture taught—and continues to…… Read more “Upside Down Service”
I Was Born Thirsty
GodReflection: Power Words My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? – Psalms 42:2 I was born thirsty.…… Read more “I Was Born Thirsty”
Sent is a Dynamite Word—Don’t You Think?
“The one who looks at me is seeing the one who sent me.” – Jesus of Nazareth (John 12:45) GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Anyone who has ever…… Read more “Sent is a Dynamite Word—Don’t You Think?”
Still Guided by Baptism
GodReflection: Power Words Reading through some old family records I came across the following anecdote: Ollie’s oldest was riding along in a buggy with her daddy when…… Read more “Still Guided by Baptism”
To Believe and To Fish
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday To believe is not a natural response. It’s learned behavior. Because of the actions of my parents I learned to believe in them.…… Read more “To Believe and To Fish”
To Bear Loads and Produce Fruit
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday There is a power word that shows up in the teachings of Jesus and mirrored in the instructions of the apostles. From Jesus…… Read more “To Bear Loads and Produce Fruit”
I Was Appointed Ambassador
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Normally, we common folks don’t give a lot of thought to the post of Ambassador. It is a role assigned by kings, presidents,…… Read more “I Was Appointed Ambassador”
Control or Controlled?
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday As I begin this post I have two thoughts that stand in juxtaposition. My parents’ generation led the free world in victory during…… Read more “Control or Controlled?”
To Create Never Gets Old
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday. I never cease to be amazed at the joy that surrounds those who create. The above statement applied to a free thinking exercise…… Read more “To Create Never Gets Old”
Resurrection Brings Me to Earth
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday The God Reflection post provides me with a way to process thoughts through writing. Through reading and re-reading Scripture, I continue to learn…… Read more “Resurrection Brings Me to Earth”
To Live Trumps To Exist
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did. – 1 John 2:6 There is a vast difference between exist and…… Read more “To Live Trumps To Exist”
Can I Find Greater Connectivity With the Holy?
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday “Speak, for your servant is listening.” – Samuel the Prophet My sixth grade teacher had my number. Her note on my report card…… Read more “Can I Find Greater Connectivity With the Holy?”
In Search of the Missing
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday I was born in a state that is consistently missing. Each month the state tourist magazine carries a column with the title: One…… Read more “In Search of the Missing”
I Died – I Didn’t – I Will – But I Won’t
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday “For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.” – Colossians 3:3 I like Eugene Peterson’s rendering of Luke…… Read more “I Died – I Didn’t – I Will – But I Won’t”
Perseverance Crosses the Finish Line
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday I have this theory. There may be only one aspect of stubbornness that is a good trait. My theory is I suspect it…… Read more “Perseverance Crosses the Finish Line”
How Powerful is Now?
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. – Jesus I live in a time…… Read more “How Powerful is Now?”
Have You Thought About New Lately?
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” – Revelation 21:5 When it comes to toys, I like…… Read more “Have You Thought About New Lately?”
Living Anointment
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday But you have an anointing from the Holy One . . . the anointing you received from him remains in you . .…… Read more “Living Anointment”
Do I Watch?
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday The thief came when I wasn’t prepared. We had just moved into a rental property in one of the world’s mega-cities. In a…… Read more “Do I Watch?”
I’m an Optimist
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday I don’t want to add to the population of “the cup is half empty” people. Satan stays busy draining cups. Perhaps my “Baby…… Read more “I’m an Optimist”
I’m So Sorry
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Sorry is a word to express repentance. I can identify in a heartbeat when the shallowness of the word sorry flows from my…… Read more “I’m So Sorry”
How to Power Walk
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself…… Read more “How to Power Walk”
Learning to Wait Assertively
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Yes, I know the adverb is at the end of the title. It just seems to give more punch to the practice of…… Read more “Learning to Wait Assertively”
Compel Power
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Compel is not an easy word to define. I think about the ways I hear the word used. Compel seems tied to an…… Read more “Compel Power”
Clothed From God’s Closet
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Clothes are a big deal. Charities attempt to clothe the poor for weather and dignity. In addition to the utility of seeking warmth…… Read more “Clothed From God’s Closet”
Is Atonement In My Top Ten?
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Perhaps it’s the overload of the information age. Maybe it is modernity. Is it today’s time crunch? Everyday vocabulary leeches the word “atonement”…… Read more “Is Atonement In My Top Ten?”
Is Always Really Always?
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday I always lie when I use the word “always.” I always eat peach ice cream—well I do eat other flavors. I always tell…… Read more “Is Always Really Always?”
God’s Presence is a Big Deal
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.” Exodus 33:15 Jesus’ parables were stories he composed…… Read more “God’s Presence is a Big Deal”
Yikes, I Hate Change
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday I don’t get it. Why is change so hard? It’s as if my aversion to change arrived wired into my DNA. Superficial change…… Read more “Yikes, I Hate Change”
The Real Power of Good Deeds
GodReflection: Power Words Wednesday Should Webster request my assistance—the primary definition I would give for the word deed is a generous act toward others. The ultimate deeds…… Read more “The Real Power of Good Deeds”
Beethoven and Creation Joy
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Not…… Read more “Beethoven and Creation Joy”
Generous Generosity: More than Money
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Jesus taught generosity by his walk and by his parables. I was born into a generous family. I don’t suppose I thought much…… Read more “Generous Generosity: More than Money”
Holy Formed
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Formation should be among my life’s primary objectives. Tied to God, I can make a case for formation as His primary objective. God…… Read more “Holy Formed”
The Power of Intentionality
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Is it a quality of God or a defect in my Adamic self? I can’t seem to get around it. The concept of…… Read more “The Power of Intentionality”
This is my Task
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Last night was one of those rare nights when I awoke and couldn’t go back to sleep. Like an old Jukebox a golden…… Read more “This is my Task”
How About Some Clarity?
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Our Son-in-law and daughter came over to the house with a spur of the moment idea. They installed the neatest set of lights…… Read more “How About Some Clarity?”
The Right Freedom
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. …… Read more “The Right Freedom”
Beyond the Moon
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday History changed on October 4, 1957. The Soviet Union launched Sputnik. About the size of a beach ball, the world’s first satellite had…… Read more “Beyond the Moon”
Even Texans Need The Divine
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday We Texans are an arrogant lot. Although I wasn’t actually born in Texas I would never admit my lack of pedigree to a…… Read more “Even Texans Need The Divine”
Redeemed Is Rich
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Dietrich Bonhoeffer, from his German Tegel Prison cell wrote in his essay God Is On The Cross –We must learn God’s language, laboriously…… Read more “Redeemed Is Rich”
Is Providence Archaic?
GodReflection: Power Words You gave me life and showed me kindness, and in your providence watched over my spirit. – Job 10:12 It’s good to feel my…… Read more “Is Providence Archaic?”
December Sabbatical GodReflection
GodReflection: I found this definition of sabbatical: “a period of paid leave granted to a college teacher for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.” I do…… Read more “December Sabbatical GodReflection”
Path Words to the Holy: Pathways Connect Lost People With God.
GodReflection: Power Words Over the past 12 posts, I’ve look at pathways utilized by those of us who seek to walk with the Holy. My thesis is…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Pathways Connect Lost People With God. “
Path Words to the Holy: Music
GodReflection: Power Words Music wasn’t an elective at Hillcrest Elementary School. I bumped into music as a kid at church, on the car radio, and blaring from…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Music”
Path Words to the Holy: Activist
GodReflection: Power Words Those who meet God on the go find themselves on the Activist Pathway. These are the worker bees. Churches and civic groups love them.…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Activist”
Path Words to the Holy: Relational
GodReflection: Power Words God did not wire me as an extrovert. After being with people in a social setting, I am spent. For me, the Relational Pathway…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Relational”
Path Words to the Holy: Prayer
GodReflection: Power Words I place myself among the multitude of Christ followers who feel inadequate in the realm of prayer. I am no Martin Luther who wrote, “I…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Prayer”
Path Words to the Holy: Nature
GodReflection: Power Words I totally get nature. The view of high-mountain lakes in the Andes left me in awe of God created beauty. I think of views…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Nature”
Path Words to the Holy: Intellectual
GodReflection: Power Words Those who relate to the Holy by their walk on the intellectual pathway must seem strange to others. This pathway sounds far too professorial.…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Intellectual”
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