GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing This morning I feel called to ramble a bit. I will likely cover ground I’ve walk across before. Hopefully a new thought…… Read more “Ramblings On Grace”
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Long For Grace
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Ever since Dr. Pate held me upside down by my heels to slap me on the backside I have grasped for breath.I…… Read more “Long For Grace”
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”
Grace—God’s Biggest Word?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? The first time I stood on the observation deck of the Edificio Italia in Sao Paulo, Brazil, I could not seem to…… Read more “Grace—God’s Biggest Word?”
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”
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?”
My Grace is Sufficient
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Wise parents and good teachers learn to set limits. I would guess both respect and fear cause a child or student, who…… Read more “My Grace is Sufficient”
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”
Why Is Grace So Hard to Give?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? At the risk you or I might reopen an old wound, think of a time when you received a major hurt or…… Read more “Why Is Grace So Hard to Give?”
Why Is Grace So Hard to Receive?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? I don’t remember the exact year. But never will I forget that special Christmas. It was the one when Santa Claus brought…… Read more “Why Is Grace So Hard to Receive?”
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”
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”
Just What Is Grace Anyway?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? I wonder why grace is so difficult to describe. Maybe it is just me, but it doesn’t seem like it serves as…… Read more “Just What Is Grace Anyway?”
Grace Struggles
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Early in our married life, a professor—from France, a co-teacher at a local university—told of his brother-in-law who kept a stack of…… Read more “Grace Struggles”
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?”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
You’ve Got Mail
Each morning I exercise. When the body gets moving, so does the mind. Whatever the case, God knows. With each thought, I am writing letters, post-its or…… Read more “You’ve Got Mail”
Good God Gives Grace and never Gives Up!
Human nature is a gift. After all, it’s what all people are made of, flesh, soul and spirit. Being human to me simply means being alive in…… Read more “Good God Gives Grace and never Gives Up!”
Pridebusting
I, Wisdom, live together with good judgment.I know where to discover knowledge and discernment. All who fear the LORD will hate evil.Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance,corruption…… Read more “Pridebusting”
Love Multiplies (Part 1/3)
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’…… Read more “Love Multiplies (Part 1/3)”
Come and See the King Greater than David
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 King Greater than David”
Come and See a Celebratory Dinner
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 Celebratory Dinner”
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”
God Smile When He Gives Grace
GodReflection: What Make God Smile? So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them…… Read more “God Smile When He Gives Grace”
I Sing to Him with My Heart – His Approval Feeds my Soul
GodReflection: Is Worship for God or for Me? He says, “I will declare your name to my brothers and sisters; in the assembly I will sing your…… Read more “I Sing to Him with My Heart – His Approval Feeds my Soul”
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”
Faith Calls For Hard Choices
GodReflection: Faith Certainties Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 For several posts, I’ve attempted…… Read more “Faith Calls For Hard Choices”
Me—Holy?
GodReflection: Life in the Holy Presence I find it easy to use Holy as both a noun and a pronoun when I refer to God, Son or…… Read more “Me—Holy?”
Can Trust Morph into Lifestyle?
GodReflection: Tenacious Trust When I think of lifestyle I think of the routine of my twenty-four-hour day that create a rather comfortable rhythm. I’ve gotten use to…… Read more “Can Trust Morph into Lifestyle?”
My Job Description is to Breathe Grace
GodReflection: Breathing Grace Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1…… Read more “My Job Description is to Breathe Grace”
Grace Found at God’s Throne
Grace Found at God’s Throne GodReflection: Breathing Grace Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes…… Read more “Grace Found at God’s Throne”
Grace That Isn’t Grace
GodReflection: Breathing Grace For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace. – Paul an apostle of Jesus…… Read more “Grace That Isn’t Grace”
Why Must I Always Be Right Rather than Breathe Grace?
GodReflection: Breathing Grace There is the old joke about the guy who admitted to being wrong one time but can’t remember when it was or what he…… Read more “Why Must I Always Be Right Rather than Breathe Grace?”
Grace and the Unsolvable
GodReflection: Breathing Grace “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” – The Lord God I’d make a lousy counselor. Counselors…… Read more “Grace and the Unsolvable”
Grace Covers Bad Decision
GodReflection: Breathing Grace It probably never was—but for sure today it is no longer in vogue to talk about sin. To say “I sinned” just feels out…… Read more “Grace Covers Bad Decision”
Grace Is Available Through Faith
GodReflection: Breathing Grace For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8…… Read more “Grace Is Available Through Faith”
Grace Seats Me With God Now
GodReflection: Breathing Grace This is a big idea post. It is an idea so huge that I can’t grasp it in its entirety. It’s a current reality…… Read more “Grace Seats Me With God Now”
Too Good Not To Be True
GodReflection: Breathing Grace As late as last week I listened as a news anchor described the saga of a lady whose car was stuck in a repair…… Read more “Too Good Not To Be True”
Grasp For Grace
GodReflection: Breathing Grace Ever since Dr. Pate held me upside down by my heels to slap me on the backside I’ve grasped for breath. I didn’t know…… Read more “Grasp For Grace “
To Live and to Breathe Grace
GodReflection: Breathing Grace Although I grew up in a church of grace I didn’t realize it at the time. Our church didn’t have to be in a…… Read more “To Live and to Breathe Grace”
Is Atonement In My Top Ten?
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Perhaps it’s the overload of the information age. Maybe it is modernity. Is it today’s time crunch? Everyday vocabulary leeches the word “atonement”…… Read more “Is Atonement In My Top Ten?”
God Breaks in with an Announcement
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday Big changes don’t take place every day. This one was bigger than the announcement of IPhone 6. It caught the people unaware.…… Read more ” God Breaks in with an Announcement”
Bridges Cross Over Impenetrable Terrain
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday A world-class bridge awakens my hidden twin genes of architect and engineer. I’ve no idea who came up with the idea of the…… Read more “Bridges Cross Over Impenetrable Terrain”
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