GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing This morning I feel called to ramble a bit. I will likely cover ground I’ve walk across before. Hopefully a new thought…… Read more “Ramblings On Grace”
Grace Prints of Jesus: Generosity and Forgiveness
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? The Holy draws our gaze toward footprints. That is the way he wired us. Dinosaur prints left in stone ignite curiosity of…… Read more “Grace Prints of Jesus: Generosity and Forgiveness”
Long For Grace
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Ever since Dr. Pate held me upside down by my heels to slap me on the backside I have grasped for breath.I…… Read more “Long For Grace”
Grace, Greed and Magnetic Pull
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? A handy tool stands in the corner to the right of my desk. There is a story behind it. Not only is…… Read more “Grace, Greed and Magnetic Pull”
Raised Between Grace and Obedience
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Obedience is the default mode of my church family. From my earliest days obedience to a Holy God rang out from the…… Read more “Raised Between Grace and Obedience”
Grace—God’s Biggest Word?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? The first time I stood on the observation deck of the Edificio Italia in Sao Paulo, Brazil, I could not seem to…… Read more “Grace—God’s Biggest Word?”
The Perfect Eraser—A Gift from God
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? The day arrived. Mrs. Page greeted me at the door. I was six years old and ready to begin first grade at…… Read more “The Perfect Eraser—A Gift from God”
Does Grace Demand A Response?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? An alternative title to this post could be, Can I Make God Cry? Does Grace Demand A Response? The fact that I…… Read more “Does Grace Demand A Response?”
Can I Believe Grace Gushes Freely?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Possibly the most awe-struck moment I have encountered with nature was my first visit to Iguacu Falls. To say it was just…… Read more “Can I Believe Grace Gushes Freely?”
Covenantal Consequence
In his commentary, Warren Wiersbe quotes G. A Studdart Kennedy. My words… faith is not doing things despite evidence, rather despite consequence.1 During my younger years I…… Read more “Covenantal Consequence”
My Grace is Sufficient
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Wise parents and good teachers learn to set limits. I would guess both respect and fear cause a child or student, who…… Read more “My Grace is Sufficient”
Whatever Happened to Grace AND Truth?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Charles Siburt Among my possessions is an inscribed book gifted to me years ago by the late Charles Siburt, both an esteemed…… Read more “Whatever Happened to Grace AND Truth?”
Is My View of The Cross-Grace Too Distant?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? You and I share a common reality. Our soul lives in a human body. Blood runs through your veins as it does…… Read more “Is My View of The Cross-Grace Too Distant?”
Grace at the Table
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Calories and carbs were the least of concerns around the table of my childhood. Although food was important—especially when mom’s stacked enchiladas…… Read more “Grace at the Table”
Do I Abuse God’s Grace?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Have you ever noticed how easy it is to take good for granted? Isn’t that why we attempt to teach children to…… Read more “Do I Abuse God’s Grace?”
Dry Bones and Grace
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? A cemetery must be one of the most revered places on the planet. All graves have one thing in common—dry bones. Never…… Read more “Dry Bones and Grace”
Isn’t It Amazing That Grace Covers Even More Than Our Sin?
New Year Note: As we begin 2021, I want to thank you for following this blog. Once again, I invite you to join us as together we…… Read more “Isn’t It Amazing That Grace Covers Even More Than Our Sin?”
Why Is Grace So Hard to Give?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? At the risk you or I might reopen an old wound, think of a time when you received a major hurt or…… Read more “Why Is Grace So Hard to Give?”
Why Is Grace So Hard to Receive?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? I don’t remember the exact year. But never will I forget that special Christmas. It was the one when Santa Claus brought…… Read more “Why Is Grace So Hard to Receive?”
Flawed More Than I Think?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Think shiny, pristine, and new. Think perfect. Have you ever received a gift like that? Have you every purchased something that fit…… Read more “Flawed More Than I Think?”
A World Without Grace?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? In my last post I touched on Spirit-fruit as a gift to God. To the degree it takes root in my life…… Read more “A World Without Grace?”
The Reboot
Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” –Matthew 16:16/NIV Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are…… Read more “The Reboot”
What Ever Happened To Holy?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Only God knows how television impacts my soul over a lifetime. I date back to its rollout years. It did not take…… Read more “What Ever Happened To Holy?”
Grace Peaks Create Amazement – part four
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? In the previous three posts, I initiated the exploration of eight high points of grace found across the pages of Scripture. They…… Read more “Grace Peaks Create Amazement – part four”
Burdens of Light
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. –Galatians6:2/ESV Some carry burdens they were never meant to carry. There are…… Read more “Burdens of Light”
Grace Peaks Create Amazement – part three
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? In the two previous posts, I initiated the exploration of eight high points of grace found across the pages of Scripture. They…… Read more “Grace Peaks Create Amazement – part three”
Grace Peaks Create Amazement – part two
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? When I contemplate specific God acts found in Scripture designed to prepare me to receive his grace, I should stand in holy…… Read more “Grace Peaks Create Amazement – part two”
Grace Peaks Create Amazement – part one
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Three hours of nothing stretch between the town where I was raised in the Chihuahuan Desert and El Paso, Texas. By automobile,…… Read more “Grace Peaks Create Amazement – part one”
When Did God’s Grace Promise Appear?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Abraham receives the first glimpse of God’s gift promise: In you all the families of the earth will be blessed (Genesis 12:3).…… Read more “When Did God’s Grace Promise Appear?”
Just What Is Grace Anyway?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? I wonder why grace is so difficult to describe. Maybe it is just me, but it doesn’t seem like it serves as…… Read more “Just What Is Grace Anyway?”
Grace Struggles
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Early in our married life, a professor—from France, a co-teacher at a local university—told of his brother-in-law who kept a stack of…… Read more “Grace Struggles”
Is Grace Still Amazing?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? It’s been awhile since I last posted on God Reflection. Like others in my “more mature” years, my wife and I find…… Read more “Is Grace Still Amazing?”
Obedient Hearts
For it is not those who hear the law who are righteous in God’s sight, but it is those who obey the law who will be declared…… Read more “Obedient Hearts”
To Love Is To Forgive
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.-1 Peter 4:8/KJV Peter, the apostle denied Christ three times when his friend needed a…… Read more “To Love Is To Forgive”
I Corinthians 2
In reading the passage in light of today’s world, I stand speechless. The God of Heaven spoke wisdom deep into the hearts of those who believe Him,…… Read more “I Corinthians 2”
God is Real
https://youtu.be/EqwWmhKtvqA 18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.…… Read more “God is Real”
Tri-God
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. -1 Corinthians…… Read more “Tri-God”
God’s Business: Changing Hearts
May God arise, may his enemies be scattered; may his foes flee before him… But may the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be…… Read more “God’s Business: Changing Hearts”
To Diagnose or Draw Close
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love -1 John 4:8/NIV Social media is a fascinating tool. But it can be an odd…… Read more “To Diagnose or Draw Close”
The Miracle of Forgiveness
How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! –Luke 23:34/AMP We seek to know a love that holds no record of wrong.…… Read more “The Miracle of Forgiveness”
Salvation is Confirmed in Nature
…By awesome deeds you answer us with righteousness, O God of our Salvation, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas……… Read more “Salvation is Confirmed in Nature”
The Witness of the Innocent
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless,and see that they get…… Read more “The Witness of the Innocent”
Seasons of Jobs
What do you do when you are in a Job-like season, and it seems your loved ones are also? I am not sure, except to study this…… Read more “Seasons of Jobs”
Jesus took our Stripes
A tiger cannot change its stripes, an old saying goes. Or can he? The saying implies we cannot change our character or personality and are “boxed in”…… Read more “Jesus took our Stripes”
Overconnected – Connected – Disconnected
So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. –Matthew 7:12/NIV There seem…… Read more “Overconnected – Connected – Disconnected”
Servanthood
I once was a part of a church that had a ministry that nurtured those who were in spiritual bondage having been in a cult or semi-cult…… Read more “Servanthood”
Reviving Sweet Dreams
Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires. –Psalm 37:4 To be in Christ is more than wearing a name. It is…… Read more “Reviving Sweet Dreams”
I Hear Voices
I don’t know much about sheep or shepherds, but I have observed some in while traveling in Israel, Jordan and New Zealand and I have read about…… Read more “I Hear Voices”
Daily Restoration
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. –Romans 12:18/NIV Who has not grown in Christ without personal restoration…… Read more “Daily Restoration”
Patience Shapes The Heart To Love More
But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand. –Isaish 64:8/ESV…… Read more “Patience Shapes The Heart To Love More”
