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”
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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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Gutenberg Church
< Johannes Gutenberg changed church. With the invention of movable type and the completion of the first printing press in 1440, Johannes effected change in science, art—yes…… Read more “Gutenberg Church”
Reproducible
The church is what it is. It is not reproducible. There is only one church. Jesus is building it. What is reproducible is a Christ follower. One…… Read more “Reproducible”
Too Focused to Criticize
I remember college days (and nights) when I worked in print shops. Supervisors loved to see my head down and my elbows in motion. By my posture,…… Read more “Too Focused to Criticize”
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