GodReflection: A Brand-New Life And Have Everything To Live For. Like Andrew and his brother Peter, James was a fishing buddy from their seaside village of Bethsaida.…… Read more “James The First Apostle To Die For Jesus”
Tag: Faith
A Brand-New Life And Have Everything To Live For
GodReflection: A Brand-New Life And Have Everything To Live For. Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom…… Read more “A Brand-New Life And Have Everything To Live For”
A New Day a New Hill
GodReflection: Walking Into The Unknown. “Where is the God of justice?” (Malichi 2:17) Light shining is not designed to be easy. From what I observe, it is not a task…… Read more “A New Day a New Hill”
How About A Better WAY?
GodReflection: How About a Better WAY? I Am the Way (John 14:6). Ready or not we are now at the start of the New Year 2024. The…… Read more “How About A Better WAY?”
Let’s Thirst For Authentic Faith
GodReflection: Think about it, how many times have you heard the word faith? For most of us, it is a word we have heard so often that…… Read more “Let’s Thirst For Authentic Faith”
Paul Talks with God in Holy Companionship
GodReflection: Talking with God. Saul of Tarsus, travels to Damascus, convinced of his own misdirected God-building. While en route he sees and hears The Light—then it all…… Read more “Paul Talks with God in Holy Companionship”
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?”
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”
Covenantal Consequence
In his commentary, Warren Wiersbe quotes G. A Studdart Kennedy. My words… faith is not doing things despite evidence, rather despite consequence.1 During my younger years I…… Read more “Covenantal Consequence”
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?”
Waiting Thomas
–By Dr. Steven Bishop, PhD / Austin, TX My husband and I were married by Steve Bishop and have many fond memories of being with his family…… Read more “Waiting Thomas”
The Flowers Along The Path
For when I am weak, then I am strong – II Corinthians 12:10b A story circulated on the internet several years ago. Titled “Cracked Pots,” it told…… Read more “The Flowers Along The Path”
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”
One Small Discomfort for Man – One Giant Leap for God
We once had a lantana that looked like dried twigs. It was on its way to the burn pile until some healthy leaves began spreading themselves up…… Read more “One Small Discomfort for Man – One Giant Leap for God”
Jesus Holds it All Together
He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. – Col 1:17 I am thankful for Jesus and the fact he holds it all…… Read more “Jesus Holds it All Together”
Any Prayer Gets God Into Life
If you ask anything in my name, I will do it. -John 14:14 I believe in praying for any prayer someone asks. I do my best not…… Read more “Any Prayer Gets God Into Life”
Living Into My Contract with Jesus
GodReflection: My Contract with Jesus Reviewed I am glad I reviewed my old contract with Jesus. It was good to see the nine signatures. Six of which…… Read more “Living Into My Contract with Jesus”
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”
I Have A Contract with Jesus
GodReflection: My Contract with Jesus Reviewed My 2018 Blog space closed with a focus on Jesus. May the Helen Howarth Lemmel refrain serve as a bridge into…… Read more “I Have A Contract with Jesus”
Come and See a Temple Built and Hope 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 Temple Built and Hope Raised”
When God Calls – A Summation
GodReflection: When God Calls As I bring to a close the attempt made in this series of posts to reflect on When God Calls, I am mindful…… Read more “When God Calls – A Summation”
Called to Re-up on Trust
GodReflection: When God Calls My phone is about to ring. It’s a nagging thought. It’s a faint voice generated from the core of my soul. Is God…… Read more “Called to Re-up on Trust”
I Sing to Him with My Heart – His Approval Feeds my Soul
GodReflection: Is Worship for God or for Me? He says, “I will declare your name to my brothers and sisters; in the assembly I will sing your…… Read more “I Sing to Him with My Heart – His Approval Feeds my Soul”
Faith Calls For Hard Choices
GodReflection: Faith Certainties Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 For several posts, I’ve attempted…… Read more “Faith Calls For Hard Choices”
By Faith We Wait
GodReflection: Faith Certainties Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 These were all commended for…… Read more “By Faith We Wait”
By Faith We Are Worthy
GodReflection: Faith Certainties Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 The world was not worthy…… Read more “By Faith We Are Worthy”
By Faith We March
God Reflection: Faith Certainties Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what de do not see. Hebrews 11:1 By faith the walls…… Read more “By Faith We March”
By Faith We Are Not Afraid
GodReflection:Faith Certainties Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 By faith he [Moses] left Egypt,…… Read more “By Faith We Are Not Afraid”
By Faith We Live
GodReflection: Faith Certainties Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 All these people were still…… Read more “By Faith We Live”
By Faith We Build
GodReflection: Faith Certainties Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. By faith Noah, when warned about things…… Read more “By Faith We Build”
By Faith We Please God
GodReflection: Faith Certainties And without faith it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6). He is God and even among the voices that shout around Him, there…… Read more “By Faith We Please God”
Faith Certainties
GodReflection: Faith Certainties Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 It is far too easy…… Read more “Faith Certainties”
Can Creation Enhance Tenacious Trust?
GodReflection: Tenacious Trust Because of my own environment and training it never occurred to me to doubt God’s role in creation. Through the years I learned that…… Read more “Can Creation Enhance Tenacious Trust?”
Take the Risk
GodReflection: Power Words “Take Risks” was the screen saver that rotated across my computer monitor over the years I served as the Executive Director of Great Cities…… Read more “Take the Risk”
I Learned Wrong
Perhaps they taught right and I just learned wrong.Sunday school was an undercover clandestine movement led by churchwomen.I do remember the colorful flannel graph—the foundation to all…… Read more “I Learned Wrong”
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