GodReflection: In the last post, A 21st Century Parable, my aim was to help us celebrate our rich traditions that honor God, AND to courageously let go…… Read more “Where Do We Place Our Allegiance?”
Tag: unity
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”
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“
Daily Restoration
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. –Romans 12:18/NIV Who has not grown in Christ without personal restoration…… Read more “Daily Restoration”
The Ties That Bind Us
A cheerful look brings joy to the heart;good news makes for good health. –Proverbs 15:30 Recently I was in a Bible class on the book of Daniel.…… Read more “The Ties That Bind Us”
Advent: Week 4 – Peace
My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one,…… Read more “Advent: Week 4 – Peace”
Living in a City with One King
Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have confessed so well before…… Read more “Living in a City with One King”
He Shares with Me His Spirit
GodReflection: Does God Care Specifically About Me? My acquaintance with the Holy Spirit is a process. Like the metamorphic change of a caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly…… Read more “He Shares with Me His Spirit”
You and I Read Our Bible Differently
GodReflection: My Bible Doesn’t Read Like Yours “I didn’t fall off a turnip truck yesterday,” was the way an old elder friend often led into words of wisdom…… Read more “You and I Read Our Bible Differently”
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”
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”
Let’s do Truth AND Tradition
GodReflection: Power Words I attempt to live out my commitment to Jesus among a group of Christ followers who hold truth as a core value. Certainly, I…… Read more “Let’s do Truth AND Tradition”
Fellowship Isn’t Mine To Extend
GodReflection: Power Words Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; – Psalms 95:6 Religious folks reach some of the…… Read more “Fellowship Isn’t Mine To Extend”
Hey God Where are You?
GodReflection: Power Words Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; – Psalms 95:6 My title is irreverent. Perhaps if…… Read more “Hey God Where are You?”
Gospel Creates Worship
GodReflection: Power Words Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; – Psalms 95:6 Gospel is a word so common…… Read more “Gospel Creates Worship”
Unity is Worship
GodReflection: Power Words Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; – Psalms 95:6 I don’t do unity well. I…… Read more “Unity is Worship”
Can Creed be a Power Word?
GodReflection: Power Words A creed is a formal statement of belief. Most all churches who tie their heritage to the Protest Reformation have a written creed. Those…… Read more “Can Creed be a Power Word?”
Fight Satan not People
GodReflection: Power Words Fight may be the most aggressive power word I’ve used in this blog series. Fight must be a post Eden gene. Jesus never tells…… Read more “Fight Satan not People”
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”
Let’s Elevate Unity to the Level of Doctrine
GodReflection: Let’s Elevate Unity to the Level of Doctrine. I find it strange in light of Jesus’ teachings by word and example how little emphasis His church…… Read more “Let’s Elevate Unity to the Level of Doctrine”
Let’s Seek Unity at the Cross
GodReflection – Let’s Seek Unity at the Cross Today, my GodReflection centers on unity that can flow from the cross. The cross as viewed from the 21st…… Read more “Let’s Seek Unity at the Cross”
One
I like the sound of one. Teams like to be number one. The only way number one happens is if the team unites as one. Children can…… Read more “One”
Be Perfect
And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly…… Read more “Be Perfect”
Too Focused to Criticize
I remember college days (and nights) when I worked in print shops. Supervisors loved to see my head down and my elbows in motion. By my posture,…… Read more “Too Focused to Criticize”