GodReflection: Has God Noticed? The World Is In Chaos. My wife and I are blessed with seven wonderful nieces and nephews. The first-born nephew, like any first-born…… Read more “Can (Will) I Trust an Invisible God?”
Tag: Dr. Gary J. Sorrells
Just Who Is God and Should I Care That Chaos Continues?
GodReflection: Has God Noticed?—The World Is In Chaos. Good morning. In many ways the current posts are an attempt to build on the foundation of hope explored…… Read more “Just Who Is God and Should I Care That Chaos Continues?”
When Chaos Made Its Satanic Entrance
GodReflection: Has God Noticed?—The World Is In Chaos. New Mexico, the forty-seventh of fifty states in the U.S.A., was carved from the Chihuahua Desert in 1912. With…… Read more “When Chaos Made Its Satanic Entrance”
Chaos Abounds
GodReflection: Has God Noticed?—The World Is In Chaos. This new series of posts begins with what may sound more like a rant than the lament which I…… Read more “Chaos Abounds”
Can I Count on Hope?
GodReflection: A Secure Grip On Hope. Can I Count on hope? Each of us stand before this question on a continuum from skepticism to confidence. Like life,…… Read more “Can I Count on Hope?”
Hope Multiplies
GodReflection: A Secure Grip On Hope. God does not hesitate to use deserts as grounds to train. Abraham, Moses, Elijah, David, and John the Baptizer were all…… Read more “Hope Multiplies”
I Want To See
GodReflection: A Secure Grip On Hope. A migratory stop of my Puckett ancestors was Izard County, Arkansas, at the start of North America’s third Great Awakening that…… Read more “I Want To See”
Does Hope Have Synonyms?
GodReflection: A Secure Grip On Hope. I find inspiration for this short series of posts from the life of Dr. Owen E. Puckett, my great uncle born…… Read more “Does Hope Have Synonyms?”
Can Hope Sustain?
GodReflection: A Secure Grip On Hope. Can hope sustain? How about that for a loaded question? For English speakers hope lacks precision as a word. When I…… Read more “Can Hope Sustain?”
Hope Regained
GodReflection: A Secure Grip On Hope. We have all been there. You probably would not have to think too hard to remember a time when you invested…… Read more “Hope Regained”
The Hope Vaccine
GodReflection: A Secure Grip On Hope. I believe in vaccine. I must admit, it is not that hard to believe since I am more than a seven-decade…… Read more “The Hope Vaccine”
Hope In Hope
GodReflection: A Secure Grip On Hope. Over the past one hundred years various cousins of my dad’s maternal family, belonged to the Hope, New Mexico, church. They…… Read more “Hope In Hope”
When Hope Is Lost?
GodReflection: A Secure Grip On Hope. My great uncle, Dr. Puckett, like many, planned his future with facts at hand. However, due to circumstances out of his…… Read more “When Hope Is Lost?”
Hope’s Tall Green Grass
GodReflection: A Secure Grip On Hope. A strong influence in my life on Dad’s side of the family came from Grandma’s brother, Dr. Owen Puckett. Next to…… Read more “Hope’s Tall Green Grass”
Grow In Grace
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? This morning I will end this series of posts on the amazing grace gifted to us by the Holy. My thoughts have…… Read more “Grow In Grace”
Ramblings On Grace
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing This morning I feel called to ramble a bit. I will likely cover ground I’ve walk across before. Hopefully a new thought…… Read more “Ramblings On Grace”
Grace Prints of Jesus: Generosity and Forgiveness
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? The Holy draws our gaze toward footprints. That is the way he wired us. Dinosaur prints left in stone ignite curiosity of…… Read more “Grace Prints of Jesus: Generosity and Forgiveness”
Long For Grace
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Ever since Dr. Pate held me upside down by my heels to slap me on the backside I have grasped for breath.I…… Read more “Long For Grace”
Grace, Greed and Magnetic Pull
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? A handy tool stands in the corner to the right of my desk. There is a story behind it. Not only is…… Read more “Grace, Greed and Magnetic Pull”
Raised Between Grace and Obedience
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Obedience is the default mode of my church family. From my earliest days obedience to a Holy God rang out from the…… Read more “Raised Between Grace and Obedience”
Grace—God’s Biggest Word?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? The first time I stood on the observation deck of the Edificio Italia in Sao Paulo, Brazil, I could not seem to…… Read more “Grace—God’s Biggest Word?”
The Perfect Eraser—A Gift from God
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? The day arrived. Mrs. Page greeted me at the door. I was six years old and ready to begin first grade at…… Read more “The Perfect Eraser—A Gift from God”
Does Grace Demand A Response?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? An alternative title to this post could be, Can I Make God Cry? Does Grace Demand A Response? The fact that I…… Read more “Does Grace Demand A Response?”
Isn’t It Amazing That Grace Covers Even More Than Our Sin?
New Year Note: As we begin 2021, I want to thank you for following this blog. Once again, I invite you to join us as together we…… Read more “Isn’t It Amazing That Grace Covers Even More Than Our Sin?”
Flawed More Than I Think?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Think shiny, pristine, and new. Think perfect. Have you ever received a gift like that? Have you every purchased something that fit…… Read more “Flawed More Than I Think?”
What Ever Happened To Holy?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Only God knows how television impacts my soul over a lifetime. I date back to its rollout years. It did not take…… Read more “What Ever Happened To Holy?”
Grace Peaks Create Amazement – part two
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? When I contemplate specific God acts found in Scripture designed to prepare me to receive his grace, I should stand in holy…… Read more “Grace Peaks Create Amazement – part two”
Grace Peaks Create Amazement – part one
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Three hours of nothing stretch between the town where I was raised in the Chihuahuan Desert and El Paso, Texas. By automobile,…… Read more “Grace Peaks Create Amazement – part one”
When Did God’s Grace Promise Appear?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Abraham receives the first glimpse of God’s gift promise: In you all the families of the earth will be blessed (Genesis 12:3).…… Read more “When Did God’s Grace Promise Appear?”
Just What Is Grace Anyway?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? I wonder why grace is so difficult to describe. Maybe it is just me, but it doesn’t seem like it serves as…… Read more “Just What Is Grace Anyway?”
Is Grace Still Amazing?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? It’s been awhile since I last posted on God Reflection. Like others in my “more mature” years, my wife and I find…… Read more “Is Grace Still Amazing?”
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”
The Mountain Shook
GodReflection: Walk Toward the Quake For three months God’s people walked toward a quake. Life as they had known it is in the midst of Holy tremors.…… Read more “The Mountain Shook”
Jesus Contract—I Agreed to the Baptism Clause
GodReflection: My Contract with Jesus Reviewed I grew up in a church that held in high esteem The Acts of The Apostles. It was the Bible book…… Read more “Jesus Contract—I Agreed to the Baptism Clause”
Jesus Contract—I signed on the Faith Line
GodReflection: My Contract with Jesus Reviewed Faith is a word I tend to paint over with a thick holy coating and sometimes forget how common it is…… Read more “Jesus Contract—I signed on the Faith Line”
Contract Promise–Restored Perfection
GodReflection: My Contract with Jesus Reviewed I’ve discovered a section in my contract with Jesus that I didn’t understand when I signed on. I’ll let you in…… Read more “Contract Promise–Restored Perfection”
Shepherds Worshiped
GodReflection: It’s a Boy—We Worship the Gift Baby “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about” (Luke…… Read more “Shepherds Worshiped”
The Carpenter Held His Baby
GodReflection: It’s a Boy—We Worship the Gift Baby I already have a partial to do list for the next reality on the new earth. Can you imagine…… Read more “The Carpenter Held His Baby”
Come and See The Creator Who Washes Feet
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 The Creator Who Washes Feet”
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”
Come and See
GodReflection: Come and See—God Saved the Best for Now Parallel to the creation story of Genesis is the creation story from John’s account of the good news…… Read more “Come and See”
Yes, It Is Well with My Soul
GodReflection:Is It Well with My Soul? Thank you for reading over my shoulder as I’ve attempted to reach a more comprehensive understanding of my soul. My trust-confidence…… Read more “Yes, It Is Well with My Soul”
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”
My Soul Rests in Good
GodReflection: Is It Well With My Soul? “You stir us to take pleasure in praising you, because you have made us for yourself, and our heart is…… Read more “My Soul Rests in Good”
Renovation Project—Enlarge My Soul
GodReflection: Is It Well with My Soul? “Narrow is the mansion of my soul; enlarge Thou it, that Thou mayest enter in. It is ruinous; repair Thou…… Read more “Renovation Project—Enlarge My Soul”
Soul Distractors—Soul Builders
GodReflection:Is It Well with My Soul? “When I come to be united to thee with all my being, then there will be no more pain and toil…… Read more “Soul Distractors—Soul Builders”
Soul Mates: Strength, Mind, Heart
GodReflection: Is It Well With My Soul? “You stir us to take pleasure in praising you, because you have made us for yourself, and our heart is…… Read more “Soul Mates: Strength, Mind, Heart”
Soul Pain
GodReflection: Is It Well With My Soul? The Holy Spirit who resides in my soul knows pain to a far greater degree than I have or will…… Read more “Soul Pain”
My Soul’s Greatest Need
GodReflection:Is It Well with My Soul? Because I live, you also will live. On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you…… Read more “My Soul’s Greatest Need”
Soul Music
GodReflection:Is It Well with My Soul? My heart, O God, is steadfast; I will sing and make music with all my soul (Psalms 108:1). King David, was…… Read more “Soul Music”
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