Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. -Psalm 91:1-6 I don’t know about you, but there have…… Read more “Gotcha! Or Got Ya…”
Tag: Godreflection
Master, The Tempest is Raging!
–By Howard W. Norton “Master, the tempest is raging! The billows are tossing high!” Mary A. Baker’s lyrics speak for Americans today. Coronavirus, economic shutdown, unemployment, trillions…… Read more “Master, The Tempest is Raging!”
The Fortune of Forgiveness
An objective definition I find for “fortune” simply states, a great amount of money and possessions. Money and possessions indicate wealth. Wealth in family, friends and funding…… Read more “The Fortune of Forgiveness”
OF ANTS AND MEN
— Howard W. Norton Ants are small and relatively unimportant; yet, Solomon said, “Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. Without having…… Read more “OF ANTS AND MEN”
Focusing on Forever
Give thanks to the God of heaven, For His lovingkindness (graciousness, mercy, compassion) endures forever. –Psalm 136:26 A few years ago I read Ted Dekker’s The Forgotten…… Read more “Focusing on Forever”
Everyone is Redeemable
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to…… Read more “Everyone is Redeemable”
Coffee with Christ
You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father. -John 14:13 Coffee and…… Read more “Coffee with Christ”
When Panic Strikes Jesus is There!
Have you ever noticed that fear can turn to panic in zero to one second? Fear can help one steer clear of trouble, or miss a calculated…… Read more “When Panic Strikes Jesus is There!”
To mask or not to mask
— By David Duncan / Minister-Memorial church of Christ That is just one of the questions people are thinking about as many venture out of isolation. If…… Read more “To mask or not to mask”
Abba Father
Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” – Galatians 4:6 I met…… Read more “Abba Father”
A Turtle Tale turned Teachable Moment (Part 2)
David Hume, the Scottish philosopher had a great mind. Living in the 1700s, he argued against miracles. While not a Hume scholar, my lay understanding of his…… Read more “A Turtle Tale turned Teachable Moment (Part 2)”
A Turtle Tale turned Teachable Moment (Part 1)
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you…… Read more “A Turtle Tale turned Teachable Moment (Part 1)”
At Tale Of Two Tales
For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ. – 1…… Read more “At Tale Of Two Tales”
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”
To Belong or To Die
GodReflection: God The Nurturer No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me…… Read more “To Belong or To Die”
Be a Channel
GodReflection: God The Nurturer When I think of the word ‘channel’ immediately, I envision access. Deep channels allow watercraft passage across continents for distribution of goods. Clear channels make…… Read more “Be a Channel”
Divine Sustenance—Learn from The Holy
GodReflection: God The Nurturer Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for…… Read more “Divine Sustenance—Learn from The Holy”
His Resurrection Validates My Contract
GodReflection: My Contract with Jesus Reviewed I’ve never witnessed a dead person return to life among the living. Jesus knew resurrection was a difficult concept to get…… Read more “His Resurrection Validates My Contract”
Jesus Contract—I Placed My Name on the Repent Line
GodReflection: My Contract with Jesus Reviewed It’s a deal for my now as well as for my eternity. Jesus made me three promises: 1) All sins forgiven,…… Read more “Jesus Contract—I Placed My Name on the Repent Line”
Contract Promise: Holy Help to Navigate Life
GodReflection: My Contract with Jesus Reviewed My access to GPS (Global Positioning System) provides me with input to get from one place to another when I drive.…… Read more “Contract Promise: Holy Help to Navigate Life”
Elderly Folks Admire and Worship
GodReflection: It’s a Boy—We Worship the Gift Baby When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses, Joseph and Mary took him…… Read more “Elderly Folks Admire and Worship”
The Carpenter Held His Baby
GodReflection: It’s a Boy—We Worship the Gift Baby I already have a partial to do list for the next reality on the new earth. Can you imagine…… Read more “The Carpenter Held His Baby”
Come and See Forgiveness
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 Forgiveness”
Come and See the Great Fisherman
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 the Great Fisherman”
Come and See the Holy Helper
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 the Holy Helper”
Come and See a Dead Man 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 Dead Man Raised”
Come and See I am the One Who Jesus Loved
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 I am the One Who Jesus Loved”
Come and See Light
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 Light”
Come and See
GodReflection: Come and See—God Saved the Best for Now Parallel to the creation story of Genesis is the creation story from John’s account of the good news…… Read more “Come and See”
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”
Called to Be
GodReflection: When God Calls I am close to the end of Timothy Keller’s book, Walking with God Through Pain and Suffering. By the way, this is one…… Read more “Called to Be”
Called to Do
GodReflection: When God Calls There was no doubt about it. God was on my phone line. He direct dialed me. The plates of my earth seismically quaked.…… Read more “Called to Do”
Called to Follow
GodReflection: When God Calls If you have been reading along with me you might recognized I have addresses today’s reflections at times on previous blog posts. I…… Read more “Called to Follow”
When God Calls
GodReflection: When God Calls At prior times on this Blog I’ve admitted to being a ‘Baby Boomer,’ a great-grandchild of the Enlightenment, and a child of the…… Read more “When God Calls”
God Presides Over Worship Through His Presence
GodReflection: Is Worship for God or for Me? God presides in the great assembly; he renders judgment among the “gods” (Psalms 82:1). A gift opens the way…… Read more “God Presides Over Worship Through His Presence”
I Take Him at His Word
GodReflection: Does God Care Specifically About Me? I don’t think it is selective memory—but I can’t remember a failure on my dad’s part to keep a promise.…… Read more “I Take Him at His Word”
He Invites Me to Join with Him to Work Together
GodReflection: Does God Care Specifically About Me? It was an invitation that set the direction of my life. There are non-consequential invites and invitations that change the…… Read more “He Invites Me to Join with Him to Work Together”
He Knows My Name and Desires My Company
GodReflection: Does God Care Specifically About Me? Life in the Pecos Valley of New Mexico’s Chihuahuan Desert was rather informal. Mostly, we were on a first name…… Read more “He Knows My Name and Desires My Company”
He Sees Me with Grace Eyes
GodReflection: Does God Care Specifically About Me? At the ripe old age of eight I was introduced to the world of optometry. I climbed into the big…… Read more “He Sees Me with Grace Eyes”
I Cause Him Pain and He Never Leaves
GodReflection: Does God Care Specifically About Me? To begin this post, I must return to Jesus’ wayward sons story and its focus upon the ever-present father and…… Read more “I Cause Him Pain and He Never Leaves”
I Am His Prized Possession
GodReflection: Does God Care Specifically About Me? My baseball card collection from the 1950’s Topp’s Chewing Gum Company of New York had them all. The rookie cards…… Read more “I Am His Prized Possession”
You and I Read Our Bible Differently
GodReflection: My Bible Doesn’t Read Like Yours “I didn’t fall off a turnip truck yesterday,” was the way an old elder friend often led into words of wisdom…… Read more “You and I Read Our Bible Differently”
I Believe What You Believe
GodReflection: God Shares His Secret on Unity I would sometime joke when asked how to raise funds for a Non-Profit Organization: “It’s easy just begin by telling…… Read more “I Believe What You Believe”
By Faith We Bless and Worship
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 Jacob, when he…… Read more “By Faith We Bless and Worship”
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”
God Rewards Faith
GodReflection: Faith Certainties Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 In Hebrews chapter eleven as…… Read more “God Rewards Faith”
By Faith We Sacrifice
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 the second sin…… Read more “By Faith We Sacrifice”
By Faith We Understand
GodReflection: Faith Certainties Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 After the Hebrew writer defines…… Read more “By Faith We Understand”
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”
Life in the Shadow of the Holy City
GodReflection: Life in the Holy Presence But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.…… Read more “Life in the Shadow of the Holy City”
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