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”
Tag: Christ
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”
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”
Worship Journey
There comes a time is any attempt of lament over a divided church to raise questions as to sources of division. I want to honor Scripture and…… Read more “Worship Journey”
Must It Take Crucifixion?
At the heart of trusting God is death. My human brain has a tough time grasping the idea that it takes death to live. OK, I get…… Read more “Must It Take Crucifixion?”
Church Isn’t For Me
My favorite church is the Central church in Amarillo. I can list numerous reasons, but will not bore you my “over shoulder reader,” with my bias rationale. …… Read more “Church Isn’t For Me”
God’s Expectation
Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your…… Read more “God’s Expectation”
Maybe It’s Not About Right Beliefs
What I believe determines what I believe. Ok, I’ll admit it sounds like double talk. Stick with me on this. I remember more than once my daddy…… Read more “Maybe It’s Not About Right Beliefs”
Exactly Alike
Due to my aging body, I could no longer crawl under the locked gate. This time a security guard let me in with a key. It was…… Read more “Exactly Alike”
Them or Us
Dr. Tom Olbricht’s graduate class on Restoration Doctrines was a mystery to me. Although early in my graduate studies, I thought I knew what I was getting…… Read more “Them or Us”
Spirit Sync
“Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God” I am God-hardwired as an optimist. Here’s the problem.…… Read more “Spirit Sync”
Island Church
You have heard the question. If you are marooned on an island on the backside of the ocean, and you could only have one item, what would…… Read more “Island Church”
One
I like the sound of one. Teams like to be number one. The only way number one happens is if the team unites as one. Children can…… Read more “One”
Humble Church
I identify with the old statement to the effect that some of us have more to be humble about than others. One of my favorite churches ministers…… Read more “Humble Church”