GodReflection: Power Words I call these “aha moments.” It was years ago. I was in the presence of Sebastian the leper. Blind in one eye the disease…… Read more “Is it Bible or is it Read?”
Tag: Godreflection
The Foundation Matters
GodReflection: Power Words My dad built houses and church buildings. I still remember watching the construction crews dig deep to pour the concrete foundation. In the rocky…… Read more “The Foundation Matters”
Is Confession Good?
GodReflection: Power Words In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus, who while testifying before Pontius Pilate made the good confession.…… Read more “Is Confession Good?”
Starved for Substance
GodReflection: Power Words I attend a peculiar church. I hasten to add that all churches are odd. Church is not odd because we are the body of…… Read more “Starved for Substance”
Motivated by Cross Power
GodReflection: Power Words I thank God that I live in a time and in a place where the cross isn’t a means of execution. I am among…… Read more “Motivated by Cross Power”
Conscience Power
GodReflection: Power Words He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God…… Read more “Conscience Power”
I’m a Citizen–I Belong
GodReflection: Power Words Jesus tells the story of a son who talked his dad into cashing out his share of the inheritance prior to his father’s death.…… Read more “I’m a Citizen–I Belong”
God Chose an Immigrant Texan
GodReflection: Power Words For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you. – Paul Recess didn’t rank as my favorite time of…… Read more “God Chose an Immigrant Texan”
My Secret Key
GodReflection: Power Words God creates—he never makes copies. At birth, God gave me a secret key. It is one of a kind. It only opens one lock.…… Read more “My Secret Key”
King Beats Democracy
GodReflection: Power Words The theory of living in a democracy is that we rule ourselves through our vote. Growing up American I don’t need a king. There…… Read more “King Beats Democracy”
I’m Soul
GodReflection: Power Words Compared to time spent on body maintenance I don’t spend a lot of time thinking about my soul. I spend huge amounts of time…… Read more “I’m Soul”
Called by God
GodReflection: Power Words Called should invoke no less than deep gratitude. There is mystery in the call. God’s invitation is open to all human kind. How is…… Read more “Called by God”
Compassion Needs to be a Power Word
GodReflection: Power Words On Moses second trip up the mountain with a new set of stone tablets, he encounters God standing beside him in a cloud. Scriptures…… Read more “Compassion Needs to be a Power Word”
Forever is Forever
GodReflection: Power Words “The God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed . . . It will crush all those kingdoms and bring them…… Read more “Forever is Forever”
Beyond a Checklist
GodReflection: Power Words I am a product of my culture. I live by a checklist. My checklist habit reached new heights with my first fulltime employment. There…… Read more “Beyond a Checklist”
Truth Is Power
GodReflection: Power Words Last month I reflected on the fact that Truth is He not What. Few words cross my path more than truth. I ask your…… Read more “Truth Is Power”
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”
Powered by Fresh Living
GodReflection: Power Words A picture of steaming coffee is inadequate to communicate its freshness. No colorful depiction can describe the aroma and the taste of a fresh…… Read more “Powered by Fresh Living”
God’s Authority Turns Into Love
GodReflection: Power Words Last year I racked up two tickets for moving violations. That’s a nice way of saying Mr. Policeman caught me speeding—at least that’s what…… Read more “God’s Authority Turns Into Love”
Among
GodReflection: Power Words For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will live with them and walk among them, and I…… Read more “Among”
Others is a Power Word
GodReflection: Power Words I entered the world at birth with my compass needle in a spin. North pointed to self as did east, west, and south. The…… Read more “Others is a Power Word”
Father of Relationship
GodReflection: Power Words The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your…… Read more “Father of Relationship”
The Truth is He not What
GodReflection: Power Words “In human life the truth is something foreign, something unusual, something exceptional. Whenever the truth is spoken somewhere, it is as if something quite…… Read more “The Truth is He not What”
Obedience is Powered by the Spring
GodReflection: Power Words The Texas Motor Speedway announced its plan to build the world’s largest HD screen. It will be so big that it needs a name…… Read more “Obedience is Powered by the Spring”
Mystery Is Power
GodReflection: Power Words I don’t remember mystery being a word used by my childhood church. I grew up with a faith I could touch, see, and smell.…… Read more “Mystery Is Power”
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”
There’s Power in the Yoke
GodReflection: Power Words I lived on a farm for two years. That didn’t make me a farmer. Truth is my farming experience is zilch. I left the…… Read more “There’s Power in the Yoke”
WHO
GodReflection: Power Words It was my senior year and the thrust of Ms. Mollie Bailey’s Journalism class was the publication of the High School yearbook. In her class…… Read more “WHO”
Light
GodReflection: Power Words The beginning was darkness. “Darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God…… Read more “Light”
Religion
GodReflection: Power Words This is a power word I want to get right. Religion blares at me. It is on the airways. It lines the streets of…… Read more “Religion”
DEEPER
GodReflection: Power Words I run the risk of death by malnutrition at my local church. Starting with such a statement calls for a disclaimer. It is far…… Read more “DEEPER”
Endurance Power
GodReflection: Power Words Endurance sounds strong. Marathons demand it. Survival calls for it. Inventions grow out of it. Life is made of it. Endurance is not a…… Read more “Endurance Power”
Glory Power
GodReflection: Power Words This GodReflection came in the middle of the night. I don’t know if it was the late chicken enchiladas, my middle of the night…… Read more “Glory Power”
Trust Power
GodReflection: Power Words Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. – Psalm 9:10 I had a…… Read more “Trust Power”
Power of Belief
GodReflection: Power Words Belief is not always right. There was a time in history when a majority of people held the view of a flat earth. The…… Read more “Power of Belief”
Power of Blessed
GodReflection: Power Words Blessed is certainly a God word. It is a frequent resident on the pages of Scripture. Blessed is so closely tied to God that…… Read more “Power of Blessed”
Power of Discernment
GodReflection: Power Words “And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be…… Read more “Power of Discernment”
Power of Dawn
GodReflection: Power Words Dawn begins at the horizon with hues of soft blues, yellows, oranges, reds, and pinks. There is nothing like a slow minute-by-minute witness of…… Read more “Power of Dawn”
Power of Home
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”
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 Grace
GodReflection: Power Words I grew up without understanding grace. Sure, my parents and teachers gave me more grace than I deserved. I just didn’t know God was…… Read more “Power of Grace”
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”
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 Elevate Unity to the Level of Doctrine
GodReflection: Let’s Elevate Unity to the Level of Doctrine. I find it strange in light of Jesus’ teachings by word and example how little emphasis His church…… Read more “Let’s Elevate Unity to the Level of Doctrine”
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