GodReflection: Come and See—God Saved the Best for Now “Come and see,” said Philip (John 1:46). “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper…… Read more “Come and See Hope Buried”
Tag: Crucifixion
The Real Power of Good Deeds
GodReflection: Power Words Wednesday Should Webster request my assistance—the primary definition I would give for the word deed is a generous act toward others. The ultimate deeds…… Read more “The Real Power of Good Deeds”
Jesus Is the Pattern
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday I am a product of the Industrial Age. Therefore, the concept of pattern comes as second nature. Architects and engineers used a pattern…… Read more “Jesus Is the Pattern “
Path Words to the Holy: Builder
GodReflection: Power Words I didn’t appreciate it at the time yet; in many ways to experience my youth in the Southwest United States was an exercise in…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Builder”
I’ve Changed My Canon
GodReflection: Power Words I grew up with the wrong Bible. For the past several years, I’ve hovered over and circled around the way I view Scripture. Let…… Read more “I’ve Changed My Canon”
Sacrifice–It’s the First and the Best
GodReflection: Power Words Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; – Psalms 95:6 Sacrifice isn’t a particularly dramatic word…… Read more “Sacrifice–It’s the First and the Best”
Ebola and Mercy
GodReflection: Power Words Mercy makes a great one-way street. I love to receive it. Yet, it is counter intuitive to give it—especially to a Samaritan. I spent…… Read more “Ebola and Mercy”
As a Debtor – I Worship
GodReflection: Power Words Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; – Psalms 95:6 The gift was $25,000. I’ve never…… Read more “As a Debtor – I Worship”
Gospel Creates Worship
GodReflection: Power Words Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; – Psalms 95:6 Gospel is a word so common…… Read more “Gospel Creates Worship”
Surrender Fuels Worship
GodReflection: Power Words Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; – Psalms 95:6 There is no greater word than…… Read more “Surrender Fuels Worship”
Supper Worship
GodReflection: Power Words Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; – Psalms 95:6 “Get washed and ready for supper,”…… Read more “Supper Worship”
The Wonder Who Performs Wonders Demands Worship
GodReflection: Power Words Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; – Psalms 95:6 I heard the story multiple times…… Read more “The Wonder Who Performs Wonders Demands Worship”
I Worship My Priest
GodReflection: Power Words Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; – Psalms 95:6 To encounter my Priest is to…… Read more “I Worship My Priest”
Calling 911 — I’m in Need of Kindness
GodReflection: Power Words So I say, walk by the Spirit—the fruit of the Spirit is kindness—since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with… Read more "Calling 911 — I’m in Need of Kindness"
There’s Power in Patience
GodReflection: Power Words So I say, walk by the Spirit—the fruit of the Spirit is patience—since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with…… Read more “There’s Power in Patience”
There’s Power in the Cup
GodReflection: Power Words The cup—let me reminisce as I begin. There use to be something communal about a cup. The tin cup hung from the handle of…… Read more “There’s Power in the Cup”
Better than X-ray Vision
GodReflection: Power Words It wasn’t until 1939 that the world discovered for the first time, “Superman’s X-ray eyesight.” What a guy! With blue pajamas and his red…… Read more “Better than X-ray Vision”
I Can’t Kiss a Frog
GodReflection: Power Words Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” In the fairy…… Read more “I Can’t Kiss a Frog”
Deep and Wide Blood
GodReflection: Power Words “. . . because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and…… Read more “Deep and Wide Blood”
The Book
GodReflection: Power Words Last year I published a book. I was the author. I went to great lengths to make it a quality work. To my complete…… Read more “The Book”
Risen – Raised – Risen
GodReflection: Power Words “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here.” – Angel “Just as Christ was raised…… Read more “Risen – Raised – Risen”
Easter Worship
GodReflection: Power Words Whoever regards one day as special does so to the Lord . . .For this very reason, Christ died and returned to life so…… Read more “Easter Worship”
The Power of the Crucifixion
GodReflection: Power Words The New Testament writers tell the story of Jesus through two opposite points of view. One point of view is through the eyes of…… Read more “The Power of the Crucifixion”
Crucified Powers Life
GodReflection: Power Words The temptation is ever before me to compartmentalize my life into spiritual and secular. I often use polarized terms to describe reality. I may…… Read more “Crucified Powers Life”
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?”
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