GodReflection: Guardrails for Living In the sense that the apostle John uses the term in his letters, I can’t remember coming across a false teacher in a…… Read more “The Real Jesus”
Tag: Religion and Spirituality
Closing Grace Thoughts
GodReflection: Breathing Grace I am reminded of two of Jesus’ fictitious stories told to illustrate the treasured value of grace. He told of two men who found…… Read more “Closing Grace Thoughts”
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 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 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 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”
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”
My Thinking Progress With The Unfair
GodReflection: Life With The Unfair I hope that I’ve added clarity to my thinking about Life With The Unfair over the last nine posts. Here are some…… Read more “My Thinking Progress With The Unfair”
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”
Assembly Line Worship
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday Several years ago, I read the story of Henry Ford’s dream to place America on wheels as related in the best seller…… Read more “Assembly Line Worship”
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”
God Breaks In At Fatherhood
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday I don’t know what happened. Scripture is silent. I wish I knew the details. Living in a city composed of cities, my…… Read more “God Breaks In At Fatherhood”
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”
God Breaks Into the Garden
GodReflection: God Breaks In Monday I lacked courage to title this post, Walking Naked with God. Such a title seemed irreverent. Yet, there is an intimacy with…… Read more “God Breaks Into the Garden”
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 “
Beethoven and Creation Joy
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Not…… Read more “Beethoven and Creation Joy”
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”
Generous Generosity: More than Money
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Jesus taught generosity by his walk and by his parables. I was born into a generous family. I don’t suppose I thought much…… Read more “Generous Generosity: More than Money”
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”
Beyond the Moon
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday History changed on October 4, 1957. The Soviet Union launched Sputnik. About the size of a beach ball, the world’s first satellite had…… Read more “Beyond the Moon”
I’ve Learned a Different Way to Read My Bible
GodReflection: It’s Jesus Friday I’ve spent a lifetime in and around Scripture. There were far too many times of thoughtless perusal. I used it at times as…… Read more “I’ve Learned a Different Way to Read My Bible”
Redeemed Is Rich
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Dietrich Bonhoeffer, from his German Tegel Prison cell wrote in his essay God Is On The Cross –We must learn God’s language, laboriously…… Read more “Redeemed Is Rich”
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”
Is Providence Archaic?
GodReflection: Power Words You gave me life and showed me kindness, and in your providence watched over my spirit. – Job 10:12 It’s good to feel my…… Read more “Is Providence Archaic?”
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: Music
GodReflection: Power Words Music wasn’t an elective at Hillcrest Elementary School. I bumped into music as a kid at church, on the car radio, and blaring from…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Music”
Path Words to the Holy: Activist
GodReflection: Power Words Those who meet God on the go find themselves on the Activist Pathway. These are the worker bees. Churches and civic groups love them.…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Activist”
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”
Path Words to the Holy: Nature
GodReflection: Power Words I totally get nature. The view of high-mountain lakes in the Andes left me in awe of God created beauty. I think of views…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Nature”
Path Words to the Holy: Intellectual
GodReflection: Power Words Those who relate to the Holy by their walk on the intellectual pathway must seem strange to others. This pathway sounds far too professorial.…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Intellectual”
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”
Path Words to the Holy: Builder
GodReflection: Power Words I didn’t appreciate it at the time yet; in many ways to experience my youth in the Southwest United States was an exercise in…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Builder”
Path Words to the Holy: Art
GodReflection: Power Words We humans have one rather strange perception in common. We have a tendency to limit reality to life. Whatever happens between the dashes on…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Art”
Path Words to the Holy
GodReflection: Power Words What adds texture to life is the fact that every person I meet; be they close family, distant relatives, neighbors, clerks, or authors, each…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy”
I’ve Changed My Canon
GodReflection: Power Words I grew up with the wrong Bible. For the past several years, I’ve hovered over and circled around the way I view Scripture. Let…… Read more “I’ve Changed My Canon”
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