GodReflection: Power Words With each new day, I find “home,” growing as a power word guiding my walk. The power of the word home increased from a…… Read more “Power of Home”
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God of the Authentic
GodReflection: Power Words Authentic is a familiar word. Like you—I want the money I receive to be authentic. I want genuine friends. I want an authentic God.…… Read more “God of the Authentic”
Power of Teachable
GodReflection: Power Words Teachable is a God word. Satan’s word is un-teachable. I shudder at the thought of the times I lean more toward Satan’s word than…… Read more “Power of Teachable”
Powered by Assurance
GodReflection: Power Words I imagine the word assurance sounds rather blah to the person on the street. It might even invoke a negative reaction. People are constantly…… Read more “Powered by Assurance”
God’s Words Verses Satan’s Words
GodReflection: Power Words There is a dictionary of God’s power words and a dictionary written by Satan. In the Garden–God said enjoy and trust. Satan spoke of…… Read more “God’s Words Verses Satan’s Words”
I Don’t Like Closed
GodReflection: Power Words Mud in the ruts of the covered wagons was still damp when I first moved to Texas. Contrary to outsider’s opinions, Texans were godly…… Read more “I Don’t Like Closed”
Forgiveness is a Powerful Word
GodReflection: Power Words It’s been almost 50 years since Professor Gerald Kendrick spoke in our class on Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s horror and description of man’s tendency to make…… Read more “Forgiveness is a Powerful Word”
God’s Story True or False?
GodReflection: Power Words God’s story fuels power words. In the beginning God, the Son, and the Holy Spirit created galaxies, earth, and life. God created man and…… Read more “God’s Story True or False?”
Power Words Introduction
GodReflection: Power Words It occurs to me that a few powerful words shape the person I am and the one I desire to be in Jesus. I…… Read more “Power Words Introduction”
The Final Entrance
GodReflection: The Final Entrance Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. (2 Corinthians 3:17) I grew up…… Read more “The Final Entrance”
God Is Risen
GodReflection: God Is Risen In the Beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word Was God. – John 1:1 With the arrival…… Read more “God Is Risen”
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”
God Enters the World to Save
GodReflection: God Enters the World to Save In the Beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word Was God. – John 1:1…… Read more “God Enters the World to Save”
God Enters the World as King
GodReflection: God Enters the World as King In the Beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word Was God. – John 1:1…… Read more “God Enters the World as King”
God Enters the World as Servant
GodReflection: God Enters the World as Servant In the Beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word Was God. – John 1:1…… Read more “God Enters the World as Servant”
God Enters the World as Baby
GodReflection: God Enters the World as Baby No small mystery surrounds God’s advent upon earth. His descent walks my world through the feet of Jesus. His descent…… Read more “God Enters the World as Baby”
God Enters the World as Man
GodReflection: God Enters the World as Man The advent of God is clothed in mystery. Clues abound. Complete understanding eludes. I am not sure what God looked…… Read more “God Enters the World as Man”
God Enters the World as Love
GodReflection: God Enters the World as Love Show and Tell Day was a big deal for our children. They drug us into the assignment as we search…… Read more “God Enters the World as Love”
God Enters the World as Judge
GodReflection: God Enters the World as Judge Every dedicated Jew knew the meaning of “The Day of the Lord.” The prophets used the phrase to warn the…… Read more “God Enters the World as Judge”
God Enters the World in Jesus
GodReflection: God Enters the World in Jesus. The earth rumbled in silence like a pre-volcanic rupture. The greatest mystery of all history moved toward its climax. A…… Read more “God Enters the World in Jesus”
I Wait
God Reflection: I Wait I don’t do waiting well. Doctors notoriously want me to arrive 20 minutes early so I can wait until 45 minutes after my…… Read more “I Wait”
God’s People Wait
GodReflection: God’s People Wait I wish it would happen today. God will again break into history in a big way. He promised—and God always keeps His word.…… Read more “God’s People Wait”
God Waits
GodReflection: God Waits Christmas was a huge tradition for this little kid. We weren’t much into connecting Christmas with the birth of Jesus but went all out…… Read more “God Waits”
Advent a God Tradition
GodReflection: Advent a God Tradition I like a good tradition. Sure, bad traditions can get in the way but good traditions can keep the needle of my…… Read more “Advent a God Tradition”
Let’s Love Jesus and His Church
God Reflection: Let’s Love Jesus and His Church The imagery of a bicycle chain worn-out over decades of keeping tires in forward motion seems appropriate as I…… Read more “Let’s Love Jesus and His Church”
Status Quo
GodReflection: Let’s Stop Protecting Status Quo. Who said status quo is reliable? Someone playing around with Latin initiated its use and meaning in 1807. It now appears…… Read more “Status Quo”
Let’s Restore Humility
GodReflection: Let’s Restore Humility. Arrogance is among the most venomous of Satan’s gourds. He disguises it as a lush fruit. One bite will transform me into an…… Read more “Let’s Restore Humility”
Let’s Seek Unity at the Cross
GodReflection – Let’s Seek Unity at the Cross Today, my GodReflection centers on unity that can flow from the cross. The cross as viewed from the 21st…… Read more “Let’s Seek Unity at the Cross”
Let’s Honor Scripture
GodReflection – Let’s Honor Scripture Over the past eight months my purpose within GodReflection has been to look at ways I contribute to the lack of unity…… Read more “Let’s Honor Scripture”
Bubble Church
To live church inside my bubble has its advantages. Bubbles feel safe. I don’t have to talk with those outside of my sphere. As long as I…… Read more “Bubble Church”
Satan Loves Politics
Satan has to love politics. Can there be a more divisive sport? In the political world of today concern for people and truth, take a back seat—if…… Read more “Satan Loves Politics”
Be Jesus – Tell The Story
Sometimes I reflect on the Acts 2 account when church began. Rushing sound—Holy Spirit fire—powerful preaching—mob repentance—3000 baptisms—and people were saved. Rather impressive for a start-up church…… Read more “Be Jesus – Tell The Story”
Awesome Silence
This morning as I enter into God Reflection I begin with three personal questions. Do I have to express an opinion on every topic? Must I even…… Read more “Awesome Silence”
Church Is A Verb
I give definition to words. I use words in ways the originator would never have imagined. I learn word uses from our kids. Today’s “cool” has a…… Read more “Church Is A Verb”
Cross, Announcement, and Church
We human types love a grand announcement. In the 21st century spectacular flare—planed with careful detail—stages grand announcements. We are especially attentive when the news is good.…… Read more “Cross, Announcement, and Church”
Humble Pie
I recall my mother spoke about Humble Pie. Surely, she had a recipe. Someway, I failed to write down the exact ingredients. The result is I don’t…… Read more “Humble Pie”
May We Be One
Father in Heaven, The unity you demonstrate with the Son and the Holy Spirit is beyond my understanding. I believe you are one. I am sorry that…… Read more “May We Be One”
Worship Journey
There comes a time is any attempt of lament over a divided church to raise questions as to sources of division. I want to honor Scripture and…… Read more “Worship Journey”
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?”
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”
Church Isn’t For Me
My favorite church is the Central church in Amarillo. I can list numerous reasons, but will not bore you my “over shoulder reader,” with my bias rationale. …… Read more “Church Isn’t For Me”
God’s Expectation
Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your…… Read more “God’s Expectation”
P.S. On Hearing God’s Voice
I suspect the planet has never before been this noisy. The cell phone set my corded phone free. I can now hear it ring from any place…… Read more “P.S. On Hearing God’s Voice”
Hearing God’s Voice
Over coffee, eggs, bacon, and toast, as we reflected on the headline newness of Scripture, the conversation shifted to hearing God’s voice. This faith stuff is hard.…… Read more “Hearing God’s Voice”
Maybe It’s Not About Right Beliefs
What I believe determines what I believe. Ok, I’ll admit it sounds like double talk. Stick with me on this. I remember more than once my daddy…… Read more “Maybe It’s Not About Right Beliefs”
Them or Us
Dr. Tom Olbricht’s graduate class on Restoration Doctrines was a mystery to me. Although early in my graduate studies, I thought I knew what I was getting…… Read more “Them or Us”
Spirit Sync
“Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God” I am God-hardwired as an optimist. Here’s the problem.…… Read more “Spirit Sync”
Island Church
You have heard the question. If you are marooned on an island on the backside of the ocean, and you could only have one item, what would…… Read more “Island Church”
God Show Me Joy
I don’t have the foggiest idea who God used to write the book of Hebrews. It is the pepper-upper letter for Jesus’ followers. The original audience lived at…… Read more “God Show Me Joy”
God Is Alive and Future Church
God is in charge. Am I afraid to let Him work? I am rather good at setting limits on God. I know what He can do and…… Read more “God Is Alive and Future Church”
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