GodReflection: Power Words The beginning was darkness. “Darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God…… Read more “Light”
Religion
GodReflection: Power Words This is a power word I want to get right. Religion blares at me. It is on the airways. It lines the streets of…… Read more “Religion”
DEEPER
GodReflection: Power Words I run the risk of death by malnutrition at my local church. Starting with such a statement calls for a disclaimer. It is far…… Read more “DEEPER”
Holy
GodReflection: Power Words It seems audacious to think of using a signpost word that is beyond definition as a word to power my life. Such is the…… Read more “Holy”
Immanuel Power
GodReflection: Power Words How many winter mornings have I experience the cold and rainy outside with the thermometer hovering near freezing from within my cozy home? I…… Read more “Immanuel Power”
Endurance Power
GodReflection: Power Words Endurance sounds strong. Marathons demand it. Survival calls for it. Inventions grow out of it. Life is made of it. Endurance is not a…… Read more “Endurance Power”
Glory Power
GodReflection: Power Words This GodReflection came in the middle of the night. I don’t know if it was the late chicken enchiladas, my middle of the night…… Read more “Glory Power”
Trust Power
GodReflection: Power Words Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. – Psalm 9:10 I had a…… Read more “Trust Power”
Power of Belief
GodReflection: Power Words Belief is not always right. There was a time in history when a majority of people held the view of a flat earth. The…… Read more “Power of Belief”
Power of Blessed
GodReflection: Power Words Blessed is certainly a God word. It is a frequent resident on the pages of Scripture. Blessed is so closely tied to God that…… Read more “Power of Blessed”
Power of Discernment
GodReflection: Power Words “And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be…… Read more “Power of Discernment”
Power of Dawn
GodReflection: Power Words Dawn begins at the horizon with hues of soft blues, yellows, oranges, reds, and pinks. There is nothing like a slow minute-by-minute witness of…… Read more “Power of Dawn”
Power of Home
GodReflection: Power Words With each new day, I find “home,” growing as a power word guiding my walk. The power of the word home increased from a…… Read more “Power of Home”
God of the Authentic
GodReflection: Power Words Authentic is a familiar word. Like you—I want the money I receive to be authentic. I want genuine friends. I want an authentic God.…… Read more “God of the Authentic”
Power of Grace
GodReflection: Power Words I grew up without understanding grace. Sure, my parents and teachers gave me more grace than I deserved. I just didn’t know God was…… Read more “Power of Grace”
Power of Teachable
GodReflection: Power Words Teachable is a God word. Satan’s word is un-teachable. I shudder at the thought of the times I lean more toward Satan’s word than…… Read more “Power of Teachable”
Powered by Assurance
GodReflection: Power Words I imagine the word assurance sounds rather blah to the person on the street. It might even invoke a negative reaction. People are constantly…… Read more “Powered by Assurance”
God’s Words Verses Satan’s Words
GodReflection: Power Words There is a dictionary of God’s power words and a dictionary written by Satan. In the Garden–God said enjoy and trust. Satan spoke of…… Read more “God’s Words Verses Satan’s Words”
I Don’t Like Closed
GodReflection: Power Words Mud in the ruts of the covered wagons was still damp when I first moved to Texas. Contrary to outsider’s opinions, Texans were godly…… Read more “I Don’t Like Closed”
Forgiveness is a Powerful Word
GodReflection: Power Words It’s been almost 50 years since Professor Gerald Kendrick spoke in our class on Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s horror and description of man’s tendency to make…… Read more “Forgiveness is a Powerful Word”
God’s Story True or False?
GodReflection: Power Words God’s story fuels power words. In the beginning God, the Son, and the Holy Spirit created galaxies, earth, and life. God created man and…… Read more “God’s Story True or False?”
Power Words Introduction
GodReflection: Power Words It occurs to me that a few powerful words shape the person I am and the one I desire to be in Jesus. I…… Read more “Power Words Introduction”
The Final Entrance
GodReflection: The Final Entrance Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. (2 Corinthians 3:17) I grew up…… Read more “The Final Entrance”
God Is Risen
GodReflection: God Is Risen In the Beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word Was God. – John 1:1 With the arrival…… Read more “God Is Risen”
God Enters the Tomb
GodReflection: God Enters the Tomb In the Beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word Was God. – John 1:1 I’m tired…… Read more “God Enters the Tomb”
God Enters the World to Save
GodReflection: God Enters the World to Save In the Beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word Was God. – John 1:1…… Read more “God Enters the World to Save”
God Enters the World as King
GodReflection: God Enters the World as King In the Beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word Was God. – John 1:1…… Read more “God Enters the World as King”
God Enters the World as Servant
GodReflection: God Enters the World as Servant In the Beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word Was God. – John 1:1…… Read more “God Enters the World as Servant”
God Enters the World as Baby
GodReflection: God Enters the World as Baby No small mystery surrounds God’s advent upon earth. His descent walks my world through the feet of Jesus. His descent…… Read more “God Enters the World as Baby”
God Enters the World as Man
GodReflection: God Enters the World as Man The advent of God is clothed in mystery. Clues abound. Complete understanding eludes. I am not sure what God looked…… Read more “God Enters the World as Man”
God Enters the World as Love
GodReflection: God Enters the World as Love Show and Tell Day was a big deal for our children. They drug us into the assignment as we search…… Read more “God Enters the World as Love”
God Enters the World as Judge
GodReflection: God Enters the World as Judge Every dedicated Jew knew the meaning of “The Day of the Lord.” The prophets used the phrase to warn the…… Read more “God Enters the World as Judge”
God Enters the World in Jesus
GodReflection: God Enters the World in Jesus. The earth rumbled in silence like a pre-volcanic rupture. The greatest mystery of all history moved toward its climax. A…… Read more “God Enters the World in Jesus”
I Wait
God Reflection: I Wait I don’t do waiting well. Doctors notoriously want me to arrive 20 minutes early so I can wait until 45 minutes after my…… Read more “I Wait”
God’s People Wait
GodReflection: God’s People Wait I wish it would happen today. God will again break into history in a big way. He promised—and God always keeps His word.…… Read more “God’s People Wait”
God Waits
GodReflection: God Waits Christmas was a huge tradition for this little kid. We weren’t much into connecting Christmas with the birth of Jesus but went all out…… Read more “God Waits”
Advent a God Tradition
GodReflection: Advent a God Tradition I like a good tradition. Sure, bad traditions can get in the way but good traditions can keep the needle of my…… Read more “Advent a God Tradition”
Let’s Love Jesus and His Church
God Reflection: Let’s Love Jesus and His Church The imagery of a bicycle chain worn-out over decades of keeping tires in forward motion seems appropriate as I…… Read more “Let’s Love Jesus and His Church”
Status Quo
GodReflection: Let’s Stop Protecting Status Quo. Who said status quo is reliable? Someone playing around with Latin initiated its use and meaning in 1807. It now appears…… Read more “Status Quo”
Let’s Elevate Unity to the Level of Doctrine
GodReflection: Let’s Elevate Unity to the Level of Doctrine. I find it strange in light of Jesus’ teachings by word and example how little emphasis His church…… Read more “Let’s Elevate Unity to the Level of Doctrine”
Let’s Restore Humility
GodReflection: Let’s Restore Humility. Arrogance is among the most venomous of Satan’s gourds. He disguises it as a lush fruit. One bite will transform me into an…… Read more “Let’s Restore Humility”
Let’s Seek Unity at the Cross
GodReflection – Let’s Seek Unity at the Cross Today, my GodReflection centers on unity that can flow from the cross. The cross as viewed from the 21st…… Read more “Let’s Seek Unity at the Cross”
Let’s Honor Scripture
GodReflection – Let’s Honor Scripture Over the past eight months my purpose within GodReflection has been to look at ways I contribute to the lack of unity…… Read more “Let’s Honor Scripture”
Bubble Church
To live church inside my bubble has its advantages. Bubbles feel safe. I don’t have to talk with those outside of my sphere. As long as I…… Read more “Bubble Church”
Satan Loves Politics
Satan has to love politics. Can there be a more divisive sport? In the political world of today concern for people and truth, take a back seat—if…… Read more “Satan Loves Politics”
Be Jesus – Tell The Story
Sometimes I reflect on the Acts 2 account when church began. Rushing sound—Holy Spirit fire—powerful preaching—mob repentance—3000 baptisms—and people were saved. Rather impressive for a start-up church…… Read more “Be Jesus – Tell The Story”
Awesome Silence
This morning as I enter into God Reflection I begin with three personal questions. Do I have to express an opinion on every topic? Must I even…… Read more “Awesome Silence”
Conspiracy of Love
I grew up with Robert Young in my living room. As Jim Anderson on Father Knows Best, he was the perfect father figure on black and white…… Read more “Conspiracy of Love”
Church Is A Verb
I give definition to words. I use words in ways the originator would never have imagined. I learn word uses from our kids. Today’s “cool” has a…… Read more “Church Is A Verb”
Cross, Announcement, and Church
We human types love a grand announcement. In the 21st century spectacular flare—planed with careful detail—stages grand announcements. We are especially attentive when the news is good.…… Read more “Cross, Announcement, and Church”
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