GodReflection: He asked Jesus, but Jesus gave him no answer. John 19:9 The best I can determine, I am a wired optimist. However, I like to believe…… Read more “Can I Trust Within The Silence?”
Tag: Lord
How About It—Let’s Get Together on The Important
GodReflection: Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; – Psalms 95:6 An erroneous conclusion took root in my soul…… Read more “How About It—Let’s Get Together on The Important”
How Is Your Soul in The Ups and Downs of Life?
GodReflection: “What are your plans for the day?” the lady asked me as sat in the chair for my monthly haircut. Quickly, I respond (not the whole…… Read more “How Is Your Soul in The Ups and Downs of Life?”
God Shares His Temple Address—Welcome Is on His Door
GodReflection: The Lord is in his Holy Temple; let all the earth be silent before him (Habakkuk 2:20). God is not homeless; He has a place of residence.…… Read more “God Shares His Temple Address—Welcome Is on His Door”
If I Listen, I Believe I Hear God Talk
GodReflection: I Believe. When I read Old Testament Scripture, I am struck with how infrequently God’s voice was audible. Intervals of thousands—sometimes only hundreds—of years passed without…… Read more “If I Listen, I Believe I Hear God Talk”
Let’s Cross the Finish Line Together
GodReflection: Share It Again Although, I can’t recall stubbornness on any virtue lists in my Bible, there may be one aspect of this shared trait that is…… Read more “Let’s Cross the Finish Line Together”
Can I Believe Through The Dark of Night?
GodReflection: I Believe. The word was out. All my fellow students warn me, “Don’t take Dr. Neil Lightfoot’s class on The Gospel of John unless you are…… Read more “Can I Believe Through The Dark of Night?”
God Breaks into the Dark
GodReflection: Share It Again My childhood desert town is on the map because of its proximity to the Carlsbad Caverns National Park. As a family my parents…… Read more “God Breaks into the Dark”
Tenacious Trust or Stubbornness?
GodReflection: Share It Again I like to blame it on my family tree. That way I rationalize that my gift of stubbornness isn’t my fault. I suppose…… Read more “Tenacious Trust or Stubbornness?”
Not Sure Who Wrote It—But They Believed—and Me Too
GodReflection: I Believe. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…… Read more “Not Sure Who Wrote It—But They Believed—and Me Too”
From Jesus I Meet Two Bears
GodReflection: Share It Again From childhood I was introduced to the story of the Goldilocks and the Three Bears. As she wonders through the forest she comes…… Read more “From Jesus I Meet Two Bears”
To Believe Is to Live—I Want To Live
GodReflection: I Believe. Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die” (John…… Read more “To Believe Is to Live—I Want To Live”
I Do Believe—Help Me Overcome my Unbelief
GodReflection: I Believe. “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” Mark 9: 20 I do not remember when I first heard the story of the helpless…… Read more “I Do Believe—Help Me Overcome my Unbelief”
Jesus Brings ‘Take Out’ to my Table
GodReflection: Share It Again God The Nurturer. So, he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, since Jesus was coming that way. When Jesus…… Read more “Jesus Brings ‘Take Out’ to my Table”
Coffee with The Holy for Divine Sustenance
GodReflection: Share It Again God The Nurturer. Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who…… Read more “Coffee with The Holy for Divine Sustenance”
Be a Channel of Access
GodReflection: Share It Again God The Nurturer. When I think of the word ‘channel’ immediately, I envision access. Deep channels allow watercraft passage across continents for distribution of…… Read more “Be a Channel of Access”
Credo—I Believe
GodReflection: I Believe. That Sunday morning worship was one I would never forget. A colleague and I were visitors among a small group of fewer than thirty…… Read more “Credo—I Believe”
Jesus and Jigsaw Puzzles
GodReflection: Share It Again Power Words I have neither the patience nor the visionary spatial skills to do jigsaw puzzles. Sure, as a little blond hair lad…… Read more “Jesus and Jigsaw Puzzles”
The More I Believe—The Less I Believe
GodReflection: I Believe. Back in college days as the lone member of my household I would go to the laundromat to wash cloths. A rather neat place…… Read more “The More I Believe—The Less I Believe”
What Do I Believe—For Real?
GodReflection: I Believe. I believed in Santa Claus. But not anymore. It was ok for a while. In fact, it was fun—my life filled with suspense, anticipation,…… Read more “What Do I Believe—For Real?”
Let’s Begin 2023 With I Believe
GodReflection: I Believe. Here we are ready or not. Once again, we have a new year before us. I am not one who makes New Year Resolutions…… Read more “Let’s Begin 2023 With I Believe”
In Christ’s Advent—I Anticipate His Return—For Me!
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. In this final post of our current 2022 calendar, my desire is to stimulate each of us to raise our anticipation level…… Read more “In Christ’s Advent—I Anticipate His Return—For Me!”
In Christ’s Advent—The Death of All Deaths—The Gift of All Gifts
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. Wow, that is a long title to begin this week’s post. The focus of Advent Week Three is Jesus’ crucifixion and its…… Read more “In Christ’s Advent—The Death of All Deaths—The Gift of All Gifts”
In Christ I Meet The Advent God
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. Christmas is on the calendar and the days seem shorter with early sunsets. It is the season of Advent. My childhood church knew…… Read more “In Christ I Meet The Advent God”
In Christ—The Patient Wait
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. The calendar rotates and here we are again in December. Our calendar plays an influential role in our lives. Throughout the year…… Read more “In Christ—The Patient Wait”
Does Grace Have an Address?
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. This morning once again we find ourselves in prison confinement with the apostle Paul in the city of Rome. From an earthly…… Read more “Does Grace Have an Address?”
Freedom In Christ—Really!
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. But false brothers and sisters, who were brought in secretly, slipped in to spy on our freedom, which we have in Christ…… Read more “Freedom In Christ—Really!”
The First and Last Yes
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ (2 Corinthians 1:20). To hear ‘yes’ results in…… Read more “The First and Last Yes”
Looking for a Father or a Mentor? How About a Mother?
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. You may have ten thousand mentors in Christ, but you don’t have many fathers. I gave birth to you in Christ Jesus…… Read more “Looking for a Father or a Mentor? How About a Mother?”
As An Insider, What Should I Wear?
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?”
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”
Where I Am Going—My First Stop
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”
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?”
Angles Worship
GodReflection: It’s a Boy—We Worship the Gift Baby Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God (Luke 2:13). Never before had…… Read more “Angles Worship”
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”
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?”
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”
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”
2nd Place Jesus
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday It is easy to overlook Jesus. Well, we aren’t exactly against him, it’s just that we humans work extremely hard to keep him…… Read more “2nd Place Jesus”
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: 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”
Path Words to the Holy: Expressive
GodReflection: Power Words The Expressive pathway like the Art pathway adds texture to the rest of us reserved Christ followers. Those who walk the expressive pathway deserve…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Expressive”
Path Words to the Holy: Caregiver
GodReflection: Power Words God used special “feeling” strands to wire Caregivers. It is a unique gift. I know because I’m married to one. I probably wouldn’t take…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Caregiver”
Path Words to the Holy: Thinker
GodReflection: Power Words Surely, God wired me from birth as a thinker. Some call it daydreaming. My mom stood amazed at the length of time it took…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Thinker”
When is Safe Safe?
GodReflection: Power Words It was dark. I was young. I was stupid. I left the zone of safety. Late at night, I found myself in a compromising…… Read more “When is Safe Safe?”
Spread the Aroma
GodReflection: Power Words I can smell it; the aroma of bread in the oven, or the aroma of a steak over a mesquite fire as it drips…… Read more “Spread the Aroma”
I Want to Abide—but Dwell or Remain is OK Too
GodReflection: Power Words Henry Francis Lyte, a British poet died in 1847, a hundred years prior to my birth. The song Abide with Me—a portion of his…… Read more “I Want to Abide—but Dwell or Remain is OK Too”
LORD is a Big Deal
GodReflection: Power Words Born and raised in the Chihuahuan Desert in the state of New Mexico I was familiar with horn toads, roadrunners, rattlesnakes, and coyotes—not Lords.…… Read more “LORD is a Big Deal”
Integrity Oozes Whole and Wholesome
GodReflection: Power Words Integrity oozes whole and wholesome. There is something pure about its sound. I want to claim integrity as a word of power. Let me…… Read more “Integrity Oozes Whole and Wholesome”
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