GodReflection: Life with the Unfair First and right up front God doesn’t need me to act as His defense attorney. My purpose is not to defend God…… Read more “Caught in the Big Picture”
Tag: Dr. Gary J. Sorrells
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?”
What’s the Big Deal about the Holy Spirit?
A God Reflection: What’s the Big Deal about The Holy Spirit? A live rocket launch is on my list of things missed. When the USA space program…… Read more “What’s the Big Deal about the Holy Spirit?”
What’s the Big Deal about God?
GodReflection: What’s the Big Deal about God? And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists…… Read more “What’s the Big Deal about God?”
What’s the Big Deal about Satan?
GodReflection: What’s the Big Deal about Satan? This biggie sort of catches me off guard. As I think of the big things I want to get right…… Read more “What’s the Big Deal about Satan?”
What’s the Big Deal about Death?
GodReflection: What’s the Big Deal about Death? What’s the big deal about death? Why should it concern me as a compass point needed for my life? To…… Read more “What’s the Big Deal about Death?”
What’s the Big Deal about Life?
GodReflection: What’s the Big Deal about Life? I would suspect that most people on planet earth have wondered, if not expressed the question in one form or…… Read more “What’s the Big Deal about Life?”
What’s the Big Deal?
GodReflection: What’s the Big Deal? This begins my fifth year to post on the GodReflection Blog. Throughout four hundred eighty-six post I’ve attempted to reflect on God.…… Read more “What’s the Big Deal?”
Upside Down Service
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday “I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you” – Jesus My culture taught—and continues to…… Read more “Upside Down Service”
God Breaks In With New Creation
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” – Revelation 21:5 I’m not much of a newspaper…… Read more “God Breaks In With New Creation”
I Was Born Thirsty
GodReflection: Power Words My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? – Psalms 42:2 I was born thirsty.…… Read more “I Was Born Thirsty”
God Breaks In With Mission Wheels
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday It occurs to me that prior to the events that begin on the first page of my Bible God already was on…… Read more “God Breaks In With Mission Wheels”
The Ark and the Temple Don’t Make Church
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday I am just the right age to have roots that tangle their way back to conclusions drawn from the Enlightenment and the discovery…… Read more “The Ark and the Temple Don’t Make Church”
Sent is a Dynamite Word—Don’t You Think?
“The one who looks at me is seeing the one who sent me.” – Jesus of Nazareth (John 12:45) GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Anyone who has ever…… Read more “Sent is a Dynamite Word—Don’t You Think?”
God Breaks In With Baby Size Hope
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see (Hebrews 11:1) Culture and current…… Read more “God Breaks In With Baby Size Hope”
God Breaks Into Grief
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday It comes with the human condition. It can’t be avoided. Grief is all too personal yet like the common cold is prevalent…… Read more “God Breaks Into Grief”
Right Jesus Makes Right Worship
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday The thought path I’ve attempted to follow under the title it’s Jesus is to remind myself Jesus is the path to God. When I…… Read more “Right Jesus Makes Right Worship”
To Believe and To Fish
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday To believe is not a natural response. It’s learned behavior. Because of the actions of my parents I learned to believe in them.…… Read more “To Believe and To Fish”
Jesus Church Is Perfect—It Doesn’t Need Reformation nor Restoration
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. – 2 Corinthians 4:7 GodReflection:…… Read more “Jesus Church Is Perfect—It Doesn’t Need Reformation nor Restoration”
God Breaks In at the Cross
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday One thing is for sure. I don’t understand the full power of the cross with all of its implications. I find it…… Read more “God Breaks In at the Cross”
I’ve Moved My Ladder—Not My Church
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday The calendar declared the arrival of fall. Thus far, neither the sun nor the thermometer realized it happened. Fall is on my mind.…… Read more “I’ve Moved My Ladder—Not My Church”
To Bear Loads and Produce Fruit
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday There is a power word that shows up in the teachings of Jesus and mirrored in the instructions of the apostles. From Jesus…… Read more “To Bear Loads and Produce Fruit”
God Breaks In With Kingdom
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday “The kingdom of God is in your midst.” – Luke 17:21 God in my midst—so that’s what kingdom is about. Like yeast…… Read more “God Breaks In With Kingdom”
Jesus Squelches Inner Circle Phobia
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday We humans seem to like inner circles. There is nothing like casually dropping the name before our friends of an encounter with someone…… Read more “Jesus Squelches Inner Circle Phobia”
I Was Appointed Ambassador
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Normally, we common folks don’t give a lot of thought to the post of Ambassador. It is a role assigned by kings, presidents,…… Read more “I Was Appointed Ambassador”
Can God Break Into Churches?
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday This post is sort of a “what if” post. My premise is that Creator God has carte blanche when it comes to…… Read more “Can God Break Into Churches?”
My Family Tree is a Mess—or Is It?
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday My family tree doesn’t even make it by Adam and Eve before it gets messed up. My pessimistic view is that if I…… Read more “My Family Tree is a Mess—or Is It?”
Control or Controlled?
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday As I begin this post I have two thoughts that stand in juxtaposition. My parents’ generation led the free world in victory during…… Read more “Control or Controlled?”
God Breaks Into “The Memorial” Of All Memorials
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday My native country celebrates two memorial days. The one that most defines us as a nation is celebrated on the Fourth of…… Read more “God Breaks Into “The Memorial” Of All Memorials”
Who Moved My Furniture?
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday “You can’t go home again” is a familiar saying among old sages. The sun rises anew every morning. Cultures continue to change. Jesus…… Read more “Who Moved My Furniture?”
To Create Never Gets Old
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday. I never cease to be amazed at the joy that surrounds those who create. The above statement applied to a free thinking exercise…… Read more “To Create Never Gets Old”
Maybe I Should Talk Face-to-Face With God?
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed – John 17:1 My favorite depiction of prayer comes from Glory the…… Read more “Maybe I Should Talk Face-to-Face With God?”
The Judge’s Gown Comes In Divine Sizes
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday During my early years the trip above all trips was the rarity of fishing and back packing in the Rocky Mountains. Never more…… Read more “The Judge’s Gown Comes In Divine Sizes”
Resurrection Brings Me to Earth
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday The God Reflection post provides me with a way to process thoughts through writing. Through reading and re-reading Scripture, I continue to learn…… Read more “Resurrection Brings Me to Earth”
God Breaks Into Memorial Markers
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday “It is good to be home.” As a lifelong road warrior, with over 2 million miles traveled, I have uttered that statement…… Read more “God Breaks Into Memorial Markers”
It’s Not Rule Books—It’s Jesus!
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday It seems appropriate to begin this post with a quotation I came across this past week from A. W. Tozer’s classic book published…… Read more “It’s Not Rule Books—It’s Jesus!”
To Live Trumps To Exist
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did. – 1 John 2:6 There is a vast difference between exist and…… Read more “To Live Trumps To Exist”
Can I Find Greater Connectivity With the Holy?
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday “Speak, for your servant is listening.” – Samuel the Prophet My sixth grade teacher had my number. Her note on my report card…… Read more “Can I Find Greater Connectivity With the Holy?”
In Search of the Missing
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday I was born in a state that is consistently missing. Each month the state tourist magazine carries a column with the title: One…… Read more “In Search of the Missing”
God Breaks Into Doubt
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday “Let us also go, that we may die with him.” – Thomas the Apostle Everyone who grew up in Sunday church knows…… Read more “God Breaks Into Doubt”
Can Right Jesus Makes Right Worship?
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday I’m not ancient but I’ve witnessed worship wars throughout my entire life. I’ve even participated in a few. Should those wars not shame…… Read more “Can Right Jesus Makes Right Worship?”
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”
How Did Sunday Receive Elevated Status?
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday For over two thousand years the church has honored a worthy tradition. There is no commandment, no chapter and verse. The church…… Read more “How Did Sunday Receive Elevated Status?”
Perseverance Crosses the Finish Line
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday I have this theory. There may be only one aspect of stubbornness that is a good trait. My theory is I suspect it…… Read more “Perseverance Crosses the Finish Line”
God Breaks Into Unknown
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday Perhaps it’s my age. I don’t believe I’ve ever been as aware of what I don’t know as I am at this…… Read more “God Breaks Into Unknown”
Dissension Through Kindness?
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. – Paul the Apostle GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday It’s…… Read more “Dissension Through Kindness?”
How Powerful is Now?
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. – Jesus I live in a time…… Read more “How Powerful is Now?”
God Breaks In With Story
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday It was fifteen years after the massacre when I first heard the story. I had just moved to South America. It was…… Read more “God Breaks In With Story”
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