GodReflection: Power Words I entered the world at birth with my compass needle in a spin. North pointed to self as did east, west, and south. The…… Read more “Others is a Power Word”
Tag: Religion and Spirituality
Father of Relationship
GodReflection: Power Words The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your…… Read more “Father of Relationship”
The Truth is He not What
GodReflection: Power Words “In human life the truth is something foreign, something unusual, something exceptional. Whenever the truth is spoken somewhere, it is as if something quite…… Read more “The Truth is He not What”
Obedience is Powered by the Spring
GodReflection: Power Words The Texas Motor Speedway announced its plan to build the world’s largest HD screen. It will be so big that it needs a name…… Read more “Obedience is Powered by the Spring”
Mystery Is Power
GodReflection: Power Words I don’t remember mystery being a word used by my childhood church. I grew up with a faith I could touch, see, and smell.…… Read more “Mystery Is Power”
Take the Risk
GodReflection: Power Words “Take Risks” was the screen saver that rotated across my computer monitor over the years I served as the Executive Director of Great Cities…… Read more “Take the Risk”
There’s Power in the Yoke
GodReflection: Power Words I lived on a farm for two years. That didn’t make me a farmer. Truth is my farming experience is zilch. I left the…… Read more “There’s Power in the Yoke”
WHO
GodReflection: Power Words It was my senior year and the thrust of Ms. Mollie Bailey’s Journalism class was the publication of the High School yearbook. In her class…… Read more “WHO”
Light
GodReflection: Power Words The beginning was darkness. “Darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God…… Read more “Light”
Religion
GodReflection: Power Words This is a power word I want to get right. Religion blares at me. It is on the airways. It lines the streets of…… Read more “Religion”
DEEPER
GodReflection: Power Words I run the risk of death by malnutrition at my local church. Starting with such a statement calls for a disclaimer. It is far…… Read more “DEEPER”
Endurance Power
GodReflection: Power Words Endurance sounds strong. Marathons demand it. Survival calls for it. Inventions grow out of it. Life is made of it. Endurance is not a…… Read more “Endurance Power”
Glory Power
GodReflection: Power Words This GodReflection came in the middle of the night. I don’t know if it was the late chicken enchiladas, my middle of the night…… Read more “Glory Power”
Trust Power
GodReflection: Power Words Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. – Psalm 9:10 I had a…… Read more “Trust Power”
Power of Belief
GodReflection: Power Words Belief is not always right. There was a time in history when a majority of people held the view of a flat earth. The…… Read more “Power of Belief”
Power of Blessed
GodReflection: Power Words Blessed is certainly a God word. It is a frequent resident on the pages of Scripture. Blessed is so closely tied to God that…… Read more “Power of Blessed”
Power of Discernment
GodReflection: Power Words “And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be…… Read more “Power of Discernment”
Power of Dawn
GodReflection: Power Words Dawn begins at the horizon with hues of soft blues, yellows, oranges, reds, and pinks. There is nothing like a slow minute-by-minute witness of…… Read more “Power of Dawn”
Power of Home
GodReflection: Power Words With each new day, I find “home,” growing as a power word guiding my walk. The power of the word home increased from a…… Read more “Power of Home”
God of the Authentic
GodReflection: Power Words Authentic is a familiar word. Like you—I want the money I receive to be authentic. I want genuine friends. I want an authentic God.…… Read more “God of the Authentic”
Power of Grace
GodReflection: Power Words I grew up without understanding grace. Sure, my parents and teachers gave me more grace than I deserved. I just didn’t know God was…… Read more “Power of Grace”
Power of Teachable
GodReflection: Power Words Teachable is a God word. Satan’s word is un-teachable. I shudder at the thought of the times I lean more toward Satan’s word than…… Read more “Power of Teachable”
Powered by Assurance
GodReflection: Power Words I imagine the word assurance sounds rather blah to the person on the street. It might even invoke a negative reaction. People are constantly…… Read more “Powered by Assurance”
God’s Words Verses Satan’s Words
GodReflection: Power Words There is a dictionary of God’s power words and a dictionary written by Satan. In the Garden–God said enjoy and trust. Satan spoke of…… Read more “God’s Words Verses Satan’s Words”
I Don’t Like Closed
GodReflection: Power Words Mud in the ruts of the covered wagons was still damp when I first moved to Texas. Contrary to outsider’s opinions, Texans were godly…… Read more “I Don’t Like Closed”
Forgiveness is a Powerful Word
GodReflection: Power Words It’s been almost 50 years since Professor Gerald Kendrick spoke in our class on Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s horror and description of man’s tendency to make…… Read more “Forgiveness is a Powerful Word”
God’s Story True or False?
GodReflection: Power Words God’s story fuels power words. In the beginning God, the Son, and the Holy Spirit created galaxies, earth, and life. God created man and…… Read more “God’s Story True or False?”
Power Words Introduction
GodReflection: Power Words It occurs to me that a few powerful words shape the person I am and the one I desire to be in Jesus. I…… Read more “Power Words Introduction”
The Final Entrance
GodReflection: The Final Entrance Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. (2 Corinthians 3:17) I grew up…… Read more “The Final Entrance”
God Enters the Tomb
GodReflection: God Enters the Tomb In the Beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word Was God. – John 1:1 I’m tired…… Read more “God Enters the Tomb”
Let’s Love Jesus and His Church
God Reflection: Let’s Love Jesus and His Church The imagery of a bicycle chain worn-out over decades of keeping tires in forward motion seems appropriate as I…… Read more “Let’s Love Jesus and His Church”
Status Quo
GodReflection: Let’s Stop Protecting Status Quo. Who said status quo is reliable? Someone playing around with Latin initiated its use and meaning in 1807. It now appears…… Read more “Status Quo”
Satan Loves Politics
Satan has to love politics. Can there be a more divisive sport? In the political world of today concern for people and truth, take a back seat—if…… Read more “Satan Loves Politics”
Awesome Silence
This morning as I enter into God Reflection I begin with three personal questions. Do I have to express an opinion on every topic? Must I even…… Read more “Awesome Silence”
Humble Pie
I recall my mother spoke about Humble Pie. Surely, she had a recipe. Someway, I failed to write down the exact ingredients. The result is I don’t…… Read more “Humble Pie”
May We Be One
Father in Heaven, The unity you demonstrate with the Son and the Holy Spirit is beyond my understanding. I believe you are one. I am sorry that…… Read more “May We Be One”
Worship Journey
There comes a time is any attempt of lament over a divided church to raise questions as to sources of division. I want to honor Scripture and…… Read more “Worship Journey”
Church Isn’t For Me
My favorite church is the Central church in Amarillo. I can list numerous reasons, but will not bore you my “over shoulder reader,” with my bias rationale. …… Read more “Church Isn’t For Me”
God’s Expectation
Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your…… Read more “God’s Expectation”
P.S. On Hearing God’s Voice
I suspect the planet has never before been this noisy. The cell phone set my corded phone free. I can now hear it ring from any place…… Read more “P.S. On Hearing God’s Voice”
Exactly Alike
Due to my aging body, I could no longer crawl under the locked gate. This time a security guard let me in with a key. It was…… Read more “Exactly Alike”
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