God Reflection: Events in my own life over the last several days cause me to marvel anew at God’s grand design of church. So often we human…… Read more “A Reflection on A Grander View of Church”
Category: Share It Again
Life With Two Hearts
GodReflection: Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God—For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. – Jesus Have you ever…… Read more “Life With Two Hearts”
Life With The Living Invisible
GodReflection: Share It Again A few weeks ago, I began the God Reflection post with the observation that at my age the reality of Holy Presence seems…… Read more “Life With The Living Invisible”
Let’s Thirst For Authentic Faith
GodReflection: Think about it, how many times have you heard the word faith? For most of us, it is a word we have heard so often that…… Read more “Let’s Thirst For Authentic Faith”
Let’s Live Without Wax
GodReflection: But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere (James 3:17).…… Read more “Let’s Live Without Wax”
The Foreigner Among Foreigners—Maybe I Should Be The Friend?
GodReflection: A global shift took place during my lifetime. The world is on the move. In my neighborhood reside multiple nations. There is a sense that the nations…… Read more “The Foreigner Among Foreigners—Maybe I Should Be The Friend?”
How About a Drink?
GodReflection: My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? – Psalms 42:2 It’s not fair. I have never been…… Read more “How About a Drink?”
To Live Now and Forever—Wow—What A Promise
GodReflection: I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.…… Read more “To Live Now and Forever—Wow—What A Promise”
Reflections on Life Within The Holy Presence
GodReflection: It must be my age. A concept that continues to surface in my mind is that of The Holy Presence. On the one hand I’ve put…… Read more “Reflections on Life Within The Holy Presence”
Where Do We Place Our Allegiance?
GodReflection: In the last post, A 21st Century Parable, my aim was to help us celebrate our rich traditions that honor God, AND to courageously let go…… Read more “Where Do We Place Our Allegiance?”
A 21st Century Parable
GodReflection: Like tradition, the old train bed is there. Even though I hadn’t noticed it before, it was always in sight. Tradition good or bad is similar…… Read more “A 21st Century Parable”
An Estate Plan—Two Burials Included
GodReflection: In a previous post I shared thoughts on heaven, earth, and the future. The reality we encounter when we read Jesus’ teachings bring us to face…… Read more “An Estate Plan—Two Burials Included”
Thoughts on Heaven and Earth and The Future
GodReflection: Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 I cannot remember a time during my…… Read more “Thoughts on Heaven and Earth and The Future”
Can I Trust Within The Silence?
GodReflection: He asked Jesus, but Jesus gave him no answer. John 19:9 The best I can determine, I am a wired optimist. However, I like to believe…… Read more “Can I Trust Within The Silence?”
How About It—Let’s Get Together on The Important
GodReflection: Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; – Psalms 95:6 An erroneous conclusion took root in my soul…… Read more “How About It—Let’s Get Together on The Important”
How Is Your Soul in The Ups and Downs of Life?
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?”
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?”
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”
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?”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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