GodReflection: How About a Better WAY? I Am the Way (John 14:6). Ready or not we are now at the start of the New Year 2024. The…… Read more “How About A Better WAY?”
Tag: Christianity
Craving God
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. – 1 Corinthians 2:10/ESV You…… Read more “Craving God”
Raised Between Two Songs
GodReflection: Songs That Sustain My lungs were still tainted with Delivery Room air when my parents carried me into the white stucco building of our local church…… Read more “Raised Between Two Songs”
By Faith We Build
GodReflection: Faith Certainties Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. By faith Noah, when warned about things…… Read more “By Faith We Build”
I Want to Restore the Right Goal
GodReflection: Power Words I belong to a group of churches generated by North America’s Second Great Awakening in the 1800s. The goal was to restore New Testament…… Read more “I Want to Restore the Right Goal”
Scripture is God’s Gift to Me
GodReflection: Power Words . . .the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. . .All Scripture is God-breathed…… Read more “Scripture is God’s Gift to Me”
Living with the Above
GodReflection: Power Words Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.…… Read more “Living with the Above”
Sandblasting Church
GodReflection: Power Words Church is an enigma to me. I understand church as Christ body. The church is the bride of Jesus. He loved the church to…… Read more “Sandblasting Church”
Starved for Substance
GodReflection: Power Words I attend a peculiar church. I hasten to add that all churches are odd. Church is not odd because we are the body of…… Read more “Starved for Substance”
God’s Authority Turns Into Love
GodReflection: Power Words Last year I racked up two tickets for moving violations. That’s a nice way of saying Mr. Policeman caught me speeding—at least that’s what…… Read more “God’s Authority Turns Into Love”
WHO
GodReflection: Power Words It was my senior year and the thrust of Ms. Mollie Bailey’s Journalism class was the publication of the High School yearbook. In her class…… Read more “WHO”
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 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 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”
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 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 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”
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 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”
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”
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”
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”
Humble Pie
I recall my mother spoke about Humble Pie. Surely, she had a recipe. Someway, I failed to write down the exact ingredients. The result is I don’t…… Read more “Humble Pie”
May We Be One
Father in Heaven, The unity you demonstrate with the Son and the Holy Spirit is beyond my understanding. I believe you are one. I am sorry that…… Read more “May We Be One”
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”
P.S. On Hearing God’s Voice
I suspect the planet has never before been this noisy. The cell phone set my corded phone free. I can now hear it ring from any place…… Read more “P.S. On Hearing God’s Voice”
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”
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”
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