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”
Tag: Godreflection
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”
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”
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”
In His Steps
I am weird when it comes to books. I blame my affliction on my birth location across the street from a public library. Surely, someone left the…… Read more “In His Steps”
One
I like the sound of one. Teams like to be number one. The only way number one happens is if the team unites as one. Children can…… Read more “One”
Gutenberg Church
< Johannes Gutenberg changed church. With the invention of movable type and the completion of the first printing press in 1440, Johannes effected change in science, art—yes…… Read more “Gutenberg Church”
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”
Reproducible
The church is what it is. It is not reproducible. There is only one church. Jesus is building it. What is reproducible is a Christ follower. One…… Read more “Reproducible”
Humble Church
I identify with the old statement to the effect that some of us have more to be humble about than others. One of my favorite churches ministers…… Read more “Humble Church”
Truth Games
A church leader asks worshippers to move toward the center of the pews to alleviate space concerns. He lets us know that neighboring churches had moved from…… Read more “Truth Games”
