GodReflection: Six Jesus Markers To Be More Like Him. Noise is one constant in our twenty-first century world. Fueled by high income jobs, lack of thought, lack…… Read more “Six Jesus Markers To Be More Like Him”
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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?”
An In Christ Tribute To Aunt Edna
GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. In the previous post, we saw the apostle Paul place importance on our insider position in Christ. He tells us that’s where…… Read more “An In Christ Tribute To Aunt Edna”
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”
What On Earth Is God Up To?
GodReflection: Has God Noticed? The World Is In Chaos. Nine years ago, I opened the GodReflection blog with the observation that our walk with Christ-Jesus grows through…… Read more “What On Earth Is God Up To?”
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”
The Covenant House of Love
And Moses took the blood and threw it on the people and said, “Behold the blood of the covenant that the LORD has made with you in…… Read more “The Covenant House of Love“
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?”
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”
What Ever Happened To Holy?
GodReflection: Is Grace Still Amazing? Only God knows how television impacts my soul over a lifetime. I date back to its rollout years. It did not take…… Read more “What Ever Happened To Holy?”
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”
Overconnected – Connected – Disconnected
So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. –Matthew 7:12/NIV There seem…… Read more “Overconnected – Connected – Disconnected”
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”
Lovely words
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver. –Proverbs 25:11/ESV Our bodies are the Temple of the Holy Spirit, so I…… Read more “Lovely words”
Love In Skin
So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God,…… Read more “Love In Skin”
God Loves His Little Children
Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the LORD means safety – Proverbs 29:25/NIV It is one thing to not want to disappoint someone we love…… Read more “God Loves His Little Children”
Lord of the Butterflies
Metamorphosis is a process, sometimes a day, year, season or lifetime. We see both beauty and brutality. When life is beautiful, faith is “easy,” but when it…… Read more “Lord of the Butterflies”
Gotcha! Or Got Ya…
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…”
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)”
Seven Reasons to Rejoice: Revival
https://youtu.be/QctoD57aYqw Lead us to a place, guide us with your grace, to a place where we’ll be safe -Carol Baker Sager and David Foster A prayer of…… Read more “Seven Reasons to Rejoice: Revival”
Advent: Week 2 – Love
Now that we are actually in week 2 of what the Christian world at large celebrates as Advent, we light the candle of Love. There are different…… Read more “Advent: Week 2 – Love”
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”
The Conversation Connection
My sister introduced me to Comedians in Cars with Coffee (CCC). They are short comedy sketches where Jerry Seinfeld takes comedians in unique, vintage or unusual cars…… Read more “The Conversation Connection”
The Gem that Is Your Life
Getting engaged with the token of a beautiful diamond ring is a thrill for a young lady. I recall shopping for my engagement ring with John. Our…… Read more “The Gem that Is Your Life”
Show no Partiality
My brethren, show no partiality as you hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. –James 2:1 It isn’t always easy to avoid…… Read more “Show no Partiality”
I’m Done Playing with Barbies
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. – Galatians 5:1a My niece was a Barbie connoisseur. She had a collection of Barbies, all shapes,…… Read more “I’m Done Playing with Barbies”
The Family that Sisters Stands Strong
Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the…… Read more “The Family that Sisters Stands Strong”
Holy Discontentment
Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought…… Read more “Holy Discontentment”
Creativity and God’s Will
Even in his most desperate moment in the Garden, Jesus humbly asked God for a way out. He had spent a lifetime, at least the last three…… Read more “Creativity and God’s Will”
God The Nurturer
GodReflection: God The Nurturer Only a perfect God is worthy of worship. Each day when God gifts me with another morning of life I grow in my…… Read more “God The Nurturer”
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”
God Smiles When I Get It Right
GodReflection: What Make God Smile? Picture a father who loves his children. I mean one who loves them sacrificially and completely. The dad who keeps the first…… Read more “God Smiles When I Get It Right”
Lord Speak to Me
GodReflection: When God Calls I don’t remember the how or the why behind my participation. At the time the thought of a nudge by the Divine never…… Read more “Lord Speak to Me”
I Share God’s DNA
GodReflection: News Flash—We Inherited God’s DNA There is no doubt about it. I’m made in the image of my dad. Our family often went to visit when…… Read more “I Share God’s DNA”
Reproducible
The church is what it is. It is not reproducible. There is only one church. Jesus is building it. What is reproducible is a Christ follower. One…… Read more “Reproducible”
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