GodReflection: Has God Noticed? The World Is In Chaos. The Lord has blessed me with an abundance of rich and enjoyable trips over a lifetime. Some of…… Read more “Where I Am Going—My First Stop”
Tag: Godreflection
What On Earth Am I Here For?
GodReflection: Has God Noticed? The World Is In Chaos. Seems like a good morning to reflect. I suspect most of us human-types voice or at least silently…… Read more “What On Earth Am I Here For?”
What On Earth Is Going On In Heaven?
GodReflection: Has God Noticed? The World Is In Chaos. My first airplane ride came after high school graduation. Away from home in a college dormitory and employed…… Read more “What On Earth Is Going On In Heaven?”
Does God Live In La-La Land?
GodReflection: Has God Noticed? The World Is In Chaos. Have you noticed how smart we humans are? We define reality. We are scientist, historians, teachers, and entrepreneurs.…… Read more “Does God Live In La-La Land?”
Can (Will) I Trust an Invisible God?
GodReflection: Has God Noticed? The World Is In Chaos. My wife and I are blessed with seven wonderful nieces and nephews. The first-born nephew, like any first-born…… Read more “Can (Will) I Trust an Invisible God?”
Where Does Hope Lead?
GodReflection: A Secure Grip On Hope. Today ends this series of posts inspired from the life of Dr. Owen E. Puckett, my great uncle of Arkansas origin,…… Read more “Where Does Hope Lead?”
Hope Multiplies
GodReflection: A Secure Grip On Hope. God does not hesitate to use deserts as grounds to train. Abraham, Moses, Elijah, David, and John the Baptizer were all…… Read more “Hope Multiplies”
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?”
Hope Regained
GodReflection: A Secure Grip On Hope. We have all been there. You probably would not have to think too hard to remember a time when you invested…… Read more “Hope Regained”
The Hope Vaccine
GodReflection: A Secure Grip On Hope. I believe in vaccine. I must admit, it is not that hard to believe since I am more than a seven-decade…… Read more “The Hope Vaccine”
Hope In Hope
GodReflection: A Secure Grip On Hope. Over the past one hundred years various cousins of my dad’s maternal family, belonged to the Hope, New Mexico, church. They…… Read more “Hope In Hope”
Grow In Grace
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? This morning I will end this series of posts on the amazing grace gifted to us by the Holy. My thoughts have…… Read more “Grow In Grace”
Grace, Greed and Magnetic Pull
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? A handy tool stands in the corner to the right of my desk. There is a story behind it. Not only is…… Read more “Grace, Greed and Magnetic Pull”
Raised Between Grace and Obedience
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Obedience is the default mode of my church family. From my earliest days obedience to a Holy God rang out from the…… Read more “Raised Between Grace and Obedience”
The Perfect Eraser—A Gift from God
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? The day arrived. Mrs. Page greeted me at the door. I was six years old and ready to begin first grade at…… Read more “The Perfect Eraser—A Gift from God”
Does Grace Demand A Response?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? An alternative title to this post could be, Can I Make God Cry? Does Grace Demand A Response? The fact that I…… Read more “Does Grace Demand A Response?”
Can I Believe Grace Gushes Freely?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Possibly the most awe-struck moment I have encountered with nature was my first visit to Iguacu Falls. To say it was just…… Read more “Can I Believe Grace Gushes Freely?”
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”
Do I Abuse God’s Grace?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Have you ever noticed how easy it is to take good for granted? Isn’t that why we attempt to teach children to…… Read more “Do I Abuse God’s Grace?”
Dry Bones and Grace
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? A cemetery must be one of the most revered places on the planet. All graves have one thing in common—dry bones. Never…… Read more “Dry Bones and Grace”
Flawed More Than I Think?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Think shiny, pristine, and new. Think perfect. Have you ever received a gift like that? Have you every purchased something that fit…… Read more “Flawed More Than I Think?”
The Reboot
Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” –Matthew 16:16/NIV Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are…… Read more “The Reboot”
Burdens of Light
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. –Galatians6:2/ESV Some carry burdens they were never meant to carry. There are…… Read more “Burdens of Light”
Grace Peaks Create Amazement – part three
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? In the two previous posts, I initiated the exploration of eight high points of grace found across the pages of Scripture. They…… Read more “Grace Peaks Create Amazement – part three”
Grace Peaks Create Amazement – part two
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? When I contemplate specific God acts found in Scripture designed to prepare me to receive his grace, I should stand in holy…… Read more “Grace Peaks Create Amazement – part two”
Grace Peaks Create Amazement – part one
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Three hours of nothing stretch between the town where I was raised in the Chihuahuan Desert and El Paso, Texas. By automobile,…… Read more “Grace Peaks Create Amazement – part one”
Is Grace Still Amazing?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? It’s been awhile since I last posted on God Reflection. Like others in my “more mature” years, my wife and I find…… Read more “Is Grace Still Amazing?”
Tri-God
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. -1 Corinthians…… Read more “Tri-God”
God’s Business: Changing Hearts
May God arise, may his enemies be scattered; may his foes flee before him… But may the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be…… Read more “God’s Business: Changing Hearts”
The Miracle of Forgiveness
How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! –Luke 23:34/AMP We seek to know a love that holds no record of wrong.…… Read more “The Miracle of Forgiveness”
Salvation is Confirmed in Nature
…By awesome deeds you answer us with righteousness, O God of our Salvation, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas……… Read more “Salvation is Confirmed in Nature”
The Witness of the Innocent
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless,and see that they get…… Read more “The Witness of the Innocent”
Jesus took our Stripes
A tiger cannot change its stripes, an old saying goes. Or can he? The saying implies we cannot change our character or personality and are “boxed in”…… Read more “Jesus took our Stripes”
Overconnected – Connected – Disconnected
So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. –Matthew 7:12/NIV There seem…… Read more “Overconnected – Connected – Disconnected”
Reviving Sweet Dreams
Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires. –Psalm 37:4 To be in Christ is more than wearing a name. It is…… Read more “Reviving Sweet Dreams”
I Hear Voices
I don’t know much about sheep or shepherds, but I have observed some in while traveling in Israel, Jordan and New Zealand and I have read about…… Read more “I Hear Voices”
Daily Restoration
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. –Romans 12:18/NIV Who has not grown in Christ without personal restoration…… Read more “Daily Restoration”
Patience Shapes The Heart To Love More
But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand. –Isaish 64:8/ESV…… Read more “Patience Shapes The Heart To Love More”
The Magnificent Sprawl of God’s Kingdom on Earth
This week I learned about Charles Carroll, a lover of God and follower of Christ. Among this man’s great earthly resume I learned that he was the…… Read more “The Magnificent Sprawl of God’s Kingdom on Earth”
Once Upon a Time, God Cried
Sometimes mourning has been equated with selfishness. But once upon a time, “Jesus wept.” When my brother was taken to Heaven some years ago, it felt like…… Read more “Once Upon a Time, God Cried”
The Ties That Bind Us
A cheerful look brings joy to the heart;good news makes for good health. –Proverbs 15:30 Recently I was in a Bible class on the book of Daniel.…… Read more “The Ties That Bind Us”
Hearing But Not Seeing
Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priestand asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus,…… Read more “Hearing But Not Seeing”
And Christ Stood
We stand for our children to cheer them on at events. We stand and give a round of applause to a great performance. We stand on the…… Read more “And Christ Stood”
Passion swallows Pride
Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly –John 7:24/NIV Have you ever misunderstood someone one season only to watch them blossom the next? I recall…… Read more “Passion swallows Pride”
Quantum healing through Reconciliation
The LORD is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. He will not constantly accuse us, nor remain angry forever. He does…… Read more “Quantum healing through Reconciliation”
The Goodness of the Lord
I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! Wait for the Lord ; be strong, and let…… Read more “The Goodness of the Lord”
THE DEATH OF HEROES
— Howard W. Norton God’s word says, “Pay to all what is owed to them: . . . respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom…… Read more “THE DEATH OF HEROES”
“SOMEONE JUST LIKE YOU”
— Howard W. Norton Many believe that being a disciple of Christ requires a complete stoppage or interruption of their normal routine. Sometimes being “the light of…… Read more ““SOMEONE JUST LIKE YOU””
A Higher Ambassador-ship
Melting pots may be under our roofs or in the world at large. They will be found at work, church and the marketplace. They are found in…… Read more “A Higher Ambassador-ship”
Lovely words
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver. –Proverbs 25:11/ESV Our bodies are the Temple of the Holy Spirit, so I…… Read more “Lovely words”
