GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. What should I wear? Ever since Adam and Eve designed their first fig leaf apparel the same question, spoken or unspoken, makes…… Read more “As An Insider, What Should I Wear?”
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I Like The Light of Day
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. Lately, I choose to do prison ministry. My visits are with a man who is a repeat offender. This is not his…… Read more “I Like The Light of Day”
As An Insider, I Learn a New Language and a New Culture
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. The first words I heard over my cry after the doctor’s slap my rear at birth were spoken in English. After several…… Read more “As An Insider, I Learn a New Language and a New Culture”
As an Insider, I Have 24/7 Access to The Creator of The Universe
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. Newsflash—life is hard. My toolbox not only has limited tools but seems there are few broken pieces they can fix. Sometime the…… Read more “As an Insider, I Have 24/7 Access to The Creator of The Universe”
God’s Job Description Comes From who He Is–Mine Comes From Him
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. I am a calendar guy. From college days, a “to-do list” joined food, clothes, and hygiene as a necessary item for daily…… Read more “God’s Job Description Comes From who He Is–Mine Comes From Him”
WOW! Read It Again!
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. What would it be like to be present in the City of Ephesus and sit among the first people who listened as…… Read more “WOW! Read It Again!”
Dead and Alive That’s Me
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. In our more honest moments, we humans must admit to being living, breathing walking contradictions. We want truth but are guilty of…… Read more “Dead and Alive That’s Me”
The Ultimate Insider
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. This morning I begin a new series of posts to examine anew the privilege and special place The Holy provides us in…… Read more “The Ultimate Insider”
When Talk Is Sweet Incense
GodReflection: Talking with God. This post will close the current series on Talking with God. The process of the past several weeks opened before me a greater…… Read more “When Talk Is Sweet Incense”
I Cannot Do This Alone
GodReflection: Talking with God. Life is hard. Have you noticed? And life is good. Let’s never forget it. Satan bombards us with every dart, knife, and weapon…… Read more “I Cannot Do This Alone”
No Longer My Own but Yours
GodReflection: Talking with God. This morning I want to explore what Jesus’ called “closet” prayer. For Jesus, closets are more than storage space with closed doors and…… Read more “No Longer My Own but Yours”
I Arise Today
GodReflection: Talking with God. Allow me to begin this morning with an observation. No one’s circumstances are too difficult for God to overcome and use for his…… Read more “I Arise Today”
Should I Talk with God About My Lack of Love and Unity?
God Reflection: Talking with God It was the night of Jesus’ betrayal by His inner circle. It was the night Jesus demonstrate servitude by foot washing. All…… Read more “Should I Talk with God About My Lack of Love and Unity?”
Let’s Pray To Be Like Jesus
GodReflection: Talking with God. As I begin this post the prayer-song prominent from past decades in youth circles resurrects within my memory. To be like Jesus, To…… Read more “Let’s Pray To Be Like Jesus”
Spontaneous Prayer
GodReflection: Talking with God. Normally, I don’t think ‘spontaneous’ when I read this story. Sure, it was on God’s agenda for more millennia than I can count.…… Read more “Spontaneous Prayer”
Talking With God In Light and In Darkness
GodReflection: Talking with God. With each day’s dawn, the light begins to dominate the night’s shadows, and once again my task is to talk and walk with…… Read more “Talking With God In Light and In Darkness”
Can I Trust God When He Answers No?
GodReflection: Talking with God. Recently, I read again Moses’ plea as he talks to God about a desire that for forty years has pumped within his heart.…… Read more “Can I Trust God When He Answers No?”
For You, I Am Praying
GodReflection: Talking with God. This morning as I sit before my keyboard, I must again thank The Holy for the influence of my lifelong friend, the late…… Read more “For You, I Am Praying “
Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace
GodReflection: Talking with God. Giovanni, nicknamed ‘Frank the Frenchman’ by his father, was born in Italy into a family with several brothers and sisters eight hundred forty years…… Read more “Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace”
Rambling Reflection on Prayer
GodReflection: Talking with God. This morning please allow me license to ramble a bit on the act that we call prayer—talking to The Holy. A dear cousin…… Read more “Rambling Reflection on Prayer”
Breathe In Me O Holy Spirit
GodReflection: Talking with God. God placed into my life Bible Professor LeMoine Lewis as one of Jesus’ bright lights for a young college student. I can still…… Read more “Breathe In Me O Holy Spirit”
Is God on A First-Name Basis with Refugees?
GodReflection: Talking with God. Prior to starting this post, I came across the Genesis 16 account of Hagar, maid of Sarai. The story takes place amid Sarai…… Read more “Is God on A First-Name Basis with Refugees?”
Can “Old Camel Knees” Teach Me How to Talk with God?
GodReflection: Talking with God. James, the brother of Jesus, is as incredulous as Saul of Tarsus. Sure, Jesus is my brother, but he is not Messiah. To…… Read more “Can “Old Camel Knees” Teach Me How to Talk with God?”
Let’s Talk Thorn Dances and Roses with God
GodReflection: Talking with God. Being raised in a desert town of New Mexico made me all too familiar with thorns. To explore the Yucca-covered hills, abundant with…… Read more “Let’s Talk Thorn Dances and Roses with God”
Paul Talks with God in Holy Companionship
GodReflection: Talking with God. Saul of Tarsus, travels to Damascus, convinced of his own misdirected God-building. While en route he sees and hears The Light—then it all…… Read more “Paul Talks with God in Holy Companionship”
The Gift of My Time, A Prayer for Two Hearts
GodReflection: Talking with God. Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; – Psalms 95:6 Like a cup of coffee…… Read more “The Gift of My Time, A Prayer for Two Hearts”
One More Prayer Point from Jesus
GodReflection: Talking with God. I feel the need to include an additional principle found in John’s Gospel that I failed to share in my last post on…… Read more “One More Prayer Point from Jesus”
Who Knows The Most About Prayer?
GodReflection: Talking with God. Is there a topic, an item, or an interest never far from your mind’s surface? If you could acquire one skill, what would…… Read more “Who Knows The Most About Prayer?”
Let’s Talk with God In 2022
GodReflection: Talking with God. How about that for a title to start our thoughts as we begin a new year? My guess is, except for Jesus, every…… Read more “Let’s Talk with God In 2022”
Peace On Earth
GodReflection: Holiday Season 2021 and a New 2022. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.…… Read more “Peace On Earth”
It’s Saturday . . . Will Sunday Ever Come?
GodReflection: Has God Noticed? The World Is In Chaos. Today closes this series of reflections on our chaotic world. Thank you for reading over my shoulder as…… Read more “It’s Saturday . . . Will Sunday Ever Come?”
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?”
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?”
Chaos Abounds
GodReflection: Has God Noticed?—The World Is In Chaos. This new series of posts begins with what may sound more like a rant than the lament which I…… Read more “Chaos Abounds”
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”
I Want To See
GodReflection: A Secure Grip On Hope. A migratory stop of my Puckett ancestors was Izard County, Arkansas, at the start of North America’s third Great Awakening that…… Read more “I Want To See”
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”
When Hope Is Lost?
GodReflection: A Secure Grip On Hope. My great uncle, Dr. Puckett, like many, planned his future with facts at hand. However, due to circumstances out of his…… Read more “When Hope Is Lost?”
Hope’s Tall Green Grass
GodReflection: A Secure Grip On Hope. A strong influence in my life on Dad’s side of the family came from Grandma’s brother, Dr. Owen Puckett. Next to…… Read more “Hope’s Tall Green Grass”
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”
Ramblings On Grace
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”
Grace Prints of Jesus: Generosity and Forgiveness
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? The Holy draws our gaze toward footprints. That is the way he wired us. Dinosaur prints left in stone ignite curiosity of…… Read more “Grace Prints of Jesus: Generosity and Forgiveness”
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”
Is My View of The Cross-Grace Too Distant?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? You and I share a common reality. Our soul lives in a human body. Blood runs through your veins as it does…… Read more “Is My View of The Cross-Grace Too Distant?”
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”
Isn’t It Amazing That Grace Covers Even More Than Our Sin?
New Year Note: As we begin 2021, I want to thank you for following this blog. Once again, I invite you to join us as together we…… Read more “Isn’t It Amazing That Grace Covers Even More Than Our Sin?”
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