GodReflection: What Make God Smile? I hinted at this in my last post in the declaration that God smiles when I love others as God has loved…… Read more “When I Look Around to Look Up—God Smiles”
Tag: Jesus
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”
God Smiles When I Honor Him as Holy
GodReflection: What Make God Smile? In my last post I attempted to paint the picture of intimacy with God that is made available through Jesus. I affirmed…… Read more “God Smiles When I Honor Him as Holy”
What Makes God Smile?
GodReflection: What Make God Smile? God is the Eternal Paradox. My little human brain cannot wrap itself around the contrast poles of God’s love for His created…… Read more “What Makes God Smile?”
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 I Worship—God Smiles and I am Warmed
GodReflection: Is Worship for God or for Me? The LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love (Psalms 147:11). For…… Read more “When I Worship—God Smiles and I am Warmed”
God Speaks to Me by His Word
GodReflection: Is Worship for God or for Me? Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching (1 Timothy 4:13).…… Read more “God Speaks to Me by His Word”
God’s Holy Spirit is Active in Worship
GodReflection: Is Worship for God or for Me? I sometimes wonder if the traditional way I’ve understood the Holy Spirit is less than helpful. Let me explain.…… Read more “God’s Holy Spirit is Active in Worship”
Both AND Worship
GodReflection: Is Worship for God or for Me? Thank you for allowing me to reflect along with you as 2018 begins. I pray it will be a…… Read more “Both AND Worship”
Thankfulness and Blessings
Just a note of thankfulness for being one of those from 92 countries who read over my shoulder as we close out 2017. I consider my blogging…… Read more “Thankfulness and Blessings”
The Secret Body
GodReflection: God Shares His Secret—We are Body “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.” (Luke 22:19) “. . . for we…… Read more “The Secret Body”
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”
The Secret to Life
GodReflection: God Shares His Secret He [Christ] was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake (1 Peter…… Read more “The Secret to Life”
The Secret Deliverer
GodReflection: God Shares His Secret He (Christ the Messiah) was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake.…… Read more “The Secret Deliverer”
By Faith We Are Worthy
GodReflection: Faith Certainties Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 The world was not worthy…… Read more “By Faith We Are Worthy”
Life in Holy Scripture AND The Holy Truth
GodReflection: Life in the Holy Presence For those who attempt to walk in submission to Jesus we older types find after the half century mark some of…… Read more “Life in Holy Scripture AND The Holy Truth”
Life in the Holy Trinity
GodReflection: Life in the Holy Presence No doubt about it. Certainly I can be accused of overthinking things. A part of it is my wiring and a…… Read more “Life in the Holy Trinity”
Jesus and the Trust Walk
GodReflection: Tenacious Trust It is time to bring this set of reflections under the tag Tenacious Trust to a close. In a review of the past eleven…… Read more “Jesus and the Trust Walk”
Can God Do More If I Trust More?
GodReflection: Tenacious Trust “You are the light of the world . . . let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and…… Read more “Can God Do More If I Trust More?”
What Does Tenacious Trust Look Like?
GodReflection: Tenacious Trust Gerald Kendrick, my first Bible professor engrained into me a phrase I will never forget. He would stand before the class with passion as…… Read more “What Does Tenacious Trust Look Like?”
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”
Steadfastness Turns the Table
GodReflection: Life With The Unfair They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord. – Psalms 112:7 I conclude this…… Read more “Steadfastness Turns the Table”
How Does Jesus Face Life With The Unfair?
GodReflection: Life With The Unfair It is easy to see many results of the fall provoked by Satan. I’ve not experience the perfect so I cannot compare…… Read more “How Does Jesus Face Life With The Unfair?”
Caught in the Big Picture
GodReflection: Life with the Unfair First and right up front God doesn’t need me to act as His defense attorney. My purpose is not to defend God…… Read more “Caught in the Big Picture”
What’s the Big Deal about My Seven Road Signs?
A GodReflection: What’s the Big Deal about My Seven Road Signs? As I started to think through this post I notice a quotation on my desk that…… Read more “What’s the Big Deal about My Seven Road Signs?”
What’s the Big Deal about My Heart?
GodReflection: What’s the Big Deal about my Heart? “The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the…… Read more “What’s the Big Deal about My Heart?”
Belief is Jesus’ Doctrine—Trust is My Response
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die”…… Read more “Belief is Jesus’ Doctrine—Trust is My Response”
I Can Be Worthy is a Jesus’ Doctrine
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday The Temple is far too common. Temple worship is all I’ve known since childhood. Shortly after I learned to speak the syllables for…… Read more “I Can Be Worthy is a Jesus’ Doctrine”
Do I Watch?
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday The thief came when I wasn’t prepared. We had just moved into a rental property in one of the world’s mega-cities. In a…… Read more “Do I Watch?”
Yikes, I Hate Change
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday I don’t get it. Why is change so hard? It’s as if my aversion to change arrived wired into my DNA. Superficial change…… Read more “Yikes, I Hate Change”
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”
The Real Power of Good Deeds
GodReflection: Power Words Wednesday Should Webster request my assistance—the primary definition I would give for the word deed is a generous act toward others. The ultimate deeds…… Read more “The Real Power of Good Deeds”
Jesus Is the Pattern
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday I am a product of the Industrial Age. Therefore, the concept of pattern comes as second nature. Architects and engineers used a pattern…… Read more “Jesus Is the Pattern “
God Breaks Into the Dark
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday My childhood desert town was on the map because of its proximity to the Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Before “Walkie Talkie” prerecorded…… Read more “God Breaks Into the Dark”
God Breaks Into a Wedding
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday Not many weddings are perfect. Ceremonial marriage celebrations invite comedy. Little flower girls and mischievious ring bearer boys aren’t about to stay…… Read more “God Breaks Into a Wedding”
History Messed Me Up
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday I read a recent Philip Yancey post on ageing. Somewhat tongue-in-cheek, he shared a quote by Robert Baker an actor and writer. It…… Read more “History Messed Me Up”
Holy Formed
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Formation should be among my life’s primary objectives. Tied to God, I can make a case for formation as His primary objective. God…… Read more “Holy Formed”
God Breaks Into Wilderness
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday I caught on quickly to the perils and sustenance of different cactus species in the desert of Southeast New Mexico. It didn’t…… Read more “God Breaks Into Wilderness”
Show and Tell–Jesus Introduced God
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday I couldn’t begin to imagine how many millions of children participate through the years in “Show and Tell.” The classroom event begins with…… Read more “Show and Tell–Jesus Introduced God”
The Power of Intentionality
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Is it a quality of God or a defect in my Adamic self? I can’t seem to get around it. The concept of…… Read more “The Power of Intentionality”
God Breaks Into Baptism
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday The prophet John is at the height of his proclamation assignment. Fueled by wild honey and the delicacy of locusts—surely he at…… Read more “God Breaks Into Baptism”
This is my Task
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Last night was one of those rare nights when I awoke and couldn’t go back to sleep. Like an old Jukebox a golden…… Read more “This is my Task”
Jesus Designed Church
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday Jesus’ mission on earth was multifaceted. He came to show the heart of God. He came to be the sacrifice that atones for…… Read more “Jesus Designed Church”
The Right Freedom
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. …… Read more “The Right Freedom”
He’s God’s Baby, Mary’s Baby, Joseph’s Baby, and My Baby
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday God, Jesus, and Spirit blow my mind rather quickly. It is as if when I think that I’ve grasped the smallest understanding…… Read more “He’s God’s Baby, Mary’s Baby, Joseph’s Baby, and My Baby”
Jesus and My Tribe
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday A tribe is any group of people, large or small, who are connected to one another, a leader, and an idea. For millions…… Read more “Jesus and My Tribe”
Path Words to the Holy: Pathways Connect Lost People With God.
GodReflection: Power Words Over the past 12 posts, I’ve look at pathways utilized by those of us who seek to walk with the Holy. My thesis is…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Pathways Connect Lost People With God. “
Path Words to the Holy: Relational
GodReflection: Power Words God did not wire me as an extrovert. After being with people in a social setting, I am spent. For me, the Relational Pathway…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Relational”
Path Words to the Holy: Prayer
GodReflection: Power Words I place myself among the multitude of Christ followers who feel inadequate in the realm of prayer. I am no Martin Luther who wrote, “I…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Prayer”
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