GodReflection: How About A Better Way? Dark and light are a daily agenda item. Only a few weeks ago the eclipse was a big story. In broad…… Read more “I like light!”
Tag: death
His Death Our Death
GodReflection: How About A Better Way? For a child to die, or a parent, or even a pet, burial makes the reality of death final. Not even…… Read more “His Death Our Death”
A Reflection on A Grander View of Church
God Reflection: Events in my own life over the last several days cause me to marvel anew at God’s grand design of church. So often we human…… Read more “A Reflection on A Grander View of Church”
Dead and Alive That’s Me
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. In our more honest moments, we humans must admit to being living, breathing walking contradictions. We want truth but are guilty of…… Read more “Dead and Alive That’s Me”
Let’s Talk with The Shepherd
GodReflection: Talking with God. There he lay a withered old man his body near the grave as he grasped for life with labored breaths. Alcohol wrecked the…… Read more “Let’s Talk with The Shepherd”
Should I Talk with God About My Lack of Love and Unity?
God Reflection: Talking with God It was the night of Jesus’ betrayal by His inner circle. It was the night Jesus demonstrate servitude by foot washing. All…… Read more “Should I Talk with God About My Lack of Love and Unity?”
For You, I Am Praying
GodReflection: Talking with God. This morning as I sit before my keyboard, I must again thank The Holy for the influence of my lifelong friend, the late…… Read more “For You, I Am Praying “
Jesus Contract—He Affirmed His Body was Dead in a Tomb
GodReflection: My Contract with Jesus Reviewed The morning I started to draft this post I received word that my friend and lifelong cousin Norman died of a…… Read more “Jesus Contract—He Affirmed His Body was Dead in a Tomb”
Come and See Hope Buried
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”
Come and See a Dead Man Raised
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 a Dead Man Raised”
Soul Flight
GodReflection: Is It Well with My Soul? Twice I’ve been at the bedside to witness a soul take flight. The first time was my twenty-one-year-old son and…… Read more “Soul Flight”
Called Home
GodReflection: When God Calls I don’t intend for this post to sound over-dramatic. It is my observance this is not a subject given much thought nor much…… Read more “Called Home”
Life Ain’t Fair
GodReflection: Life with the Unfair I am rather alert when it comes to unfair treatment of me. I spot it in an instant. Somewhere in early childhood…… Read more “Life Ain’t Fair”
What’s the Big Deal about My Seven Road Signs?
A GodReflection: What’s the Big Deal about My Seven Road Signs? As I started to think through this post I notice a quotation on my desk that…… Read more “What’s the Big Deal about My Seven Road Signs?”
What’s the Big Deal about My Heart?
GodReflection: What’s the Big Deal about my Heart? “The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the…… Read more “What’s the Big Deal about My Heart?”
I Died – I Didn’t – I Will – But I Won’t
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday “For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.” – Colossians 3:3 I like Eugene Peterson’s rendering of Luke…… Read more “I Died – I Didn’t – I Will – But I Won’t”
Buried Generates Power
GodReflection: Power Words There is an unquestionable finality to death. To bury a child, a parent, or a pet makes the reality of death final. Not even…… Read more “Buried Generates Power”
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”