GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday It occurs to me that prior to the events that begin on the first page of my Bible God already was on…… Read more “God Breaks In With Mission Wheels”
The Ark and the Temple Don’t Make Church
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday I am just the right age to have roots that tangle their way back to conclusions drawn from the Enlightenment and the discovery…… Read more “The Ark and the Temple Don’t Make Church”
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?”
God Breaks In With Baby Size Hope
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see (Hebrews 11:1) Culture and current…… Read more “God Breaks In With Baby Size Hope”
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”
God Breaks Into Grief
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday It comes with the human condition. It can’t be avoided. Grief is all too personal yet like the common cold is prevalent…… Read more “God Breaks Into Grief”
Right Jesus Makes Right Worship
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday The thought path I’ve attempted to follow under the title it’s Jesus is to remind myself Jesus is the path to God. When I…… Read more “Right Jesus Makes Right Worship”
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”
Note from Gary on GodReflection Posts
I noticed this past week the National Football League posted 244 player names on their injury list. These players temporarily out of the game long to be…… Read more “Note from Gary on GodReflection Posts”
God Breaks In With Eternity
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday I don’t get it. Why do I wonder about the incomprehensible? On that list is God’s Rolex. The whole idea that God’s…… Read more “God Breaks In With Eternity”
Jesus Church Is Perfect—It Doesn’t Need Reformation nor Restoration
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. – 2 Corinthians 4:7 GodReflection:…… Read more “Jesus Church Is Perfect—It Doesn’t Need Reformation nor Restoration”
God Breaks In at the Cross
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday One thing is for sure. I don’t understand the full power of the cross with all of its implications. I find it…… Read more “God Breaks In at the Cross”
I’ve Moved My Ladder—Not My Church
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday The calendar declared the arrival of fall. Thus far, neither the sun nor the thermometer realized it happened. Fall is on my mind.…… Read more “I’ve Moved My Ladder—Not My Church”
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”
God Breaks In With Kingdom
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday “The kingdom of God is in your midst.” – Luke 17:21 God in my midst—so that’s what kingdom is about. Like yeast…… Read more “God Breaks In With Kingdom”
Jesus Squelches Inner Circle Phobia
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday We humans seem to like inner circles. There is nothing like casually dropping the name before our friends of an encounter with someone…… Read more “Jesus Squelches Inner Circle Phobia”
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”
Can God Break Into Churches?
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday This post is sort of a “what if” post. My premise is that Creator God has carte blanche when it comes to…… Read more “Can God Break Into Churches?”
My Family Tree is a Mess—or Is It?
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday My family tree doesn’t even make it by Adam and Eve before it gets messed up. My pessimistic view is that if I…… Read more “My Family Tree is a Mess—or Is It?”
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?”
God Breaks Into “The Memorial” Of All Memorials
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday My native country celebrates two memorial days. The one that most defines us as a nation is celebrated on the Fourth of…… Read more “God Breaks Into “The Memorial” Of All Memorials”
Who Moved My Furniture?
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday “You can’t go home again” is a familiar saying among old sages. The sun rises anew every morning. Cultures continue to change. Jesus…… Read more “Who Moved My Furniture?”
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”
Maybe I Should Talk Face-to-Face With God?
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed – John 17:1 My favorite depiction of prayer comes from Glory the…… Read more “Maybe I Should Talk Face-to-Face With God?”
The Judge’s Gown Comes In Divine Sizes
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday During my early years the trip above all trips was the rarity of fishing and back packing in the Rocky Mountains. Never more…… Read more “The Judge’s Gown Comes In Divine Sizes”
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”
God Breaks Into Memorial Markers
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday “It is good to be home.” As a lifelong road warrior, with over 2 million miles traveled, I have uttered that statement…… Read more “God Breaks Into Memorial Markers”
It’s Not Rule Books—It’s Jesus!
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday It seems appropriate to begin this post with a quotation I came across this past week from A. W. Tozer’s classic book published…… Read more “It’s Not Rule Books—It’s Jesus!”
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?”
Be Generous with Sawdust Specks
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday The more I think about it the more I begin to see that I’ve had Jesus’ teachings on generosity wrong. I’ve only felt…… Read more “Be Generous with Sawdust Specks”
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”
God Breaks Into Doubt
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday “Let us also go, that we may die with him.” – Thomas the Apostle Everyone who grew up in Sunday church knows…… Read more “God Breaks Into Doubt”
Can Right Jesus Makes Right Worship?
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday I’m not ancient but I’ve witnessed worship wars throughout my entire life. I’ve even participated in a few. Should those wars not shame…… Read more “Can Right Jesus Makes Right Worship?”
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”
How Did Sunday Receive Elevated Status?
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday For over two thousand years the church has honored a worthy tradition. There is no commandment, no chapter and verse. The church…… Read more “How Did Sunday Receive Elevated Status?”
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”
God Breaks Into Unknown
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday Perhaps it’s my age. I don’t believe I’ve ever been as aware of what I don’t know as I am at this…… Read more “God Breaks Into Unknown”
Dissension Through Kindness?
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. – Paul the Apostle GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday It’s…… Read more “Dissension Through Kindness?”
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?”
God Breaks In With Story
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday It was fifteen years after the massacre when I first heard the story. I had just moved to South America. It was…… Read more “God Breaks In With Story”
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?”
God Breaks In to Strengthen Fully Committed Hearts
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. 2 Chronicles…… Read more “God Breaks In to Strengthen Fully Committed Hearts”
Belief is Jesus’ Doctrine—Trust is My Response
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die”…… Read more “Belief is Jesus’ Doctrine—Trust is My Response”
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”
God Breaks In With Pigs and Lizards
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday At will, I can resurrect the fragrance of frying bacon. From the stash of my memory bank its aroma from campfires, mom’s…… Read more “God Breaks In With Pigs and Lizards”
Submission is Jesus’ Doctrine
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight (Proverbs 3:6). Common to tyrants is they killed their…… Read more “Submission is Jesus’ Doctrine”
God Breaks Into Night
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the…… Read more “God Breaks Into Night”
I Can Be Worthy is a Jesus’ Doctrine
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday The Temple is far too common. Temple worship is all I’ve known since childhood. Shortly after I learned to speak the syllables for…… Read more “I Can Be Worthy is a Jesus’ Doctrine”
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?”
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