March 2023

  • You need more awe

    I could talk about this forever. Somewhere in life, someone taught me to be in wonder of the world. I think it’s made me a better person and taught me faith and hope. Stay blessed…john

  • The obvious answer

    Matthew 21:28-32 Which of the two sons did the will of their father? Was it the first one who said he wouldn’t be obedient but then was? Or was it the second son who said he would be obedient but then wasn’t? Every person on the planet would say the first son.  It’s an…

  • Ready for a new spirit

    If you ever let your love for God go cold, the Lord is always ready to give you a new spirit. Read Ezekiel 11:19

  • Cardboard ministry

    1 Peter 5:1-11 I have a new image that illustrates what I do as a pastor. It came to me at one of the toughest times to do what I do. Within the last six weeks, two youth from church have passed away. Let me tell you, burying young people is painful. Just because…

  • In step

    Discernment is deciding when it’s time for you to step up, step down, step in or step out. Read Psalm 121:8

  • All over the place

    Psalm 87 Place matters. Where you are adds meaning to a lot of how you experience life. I imagine many languages have expressions for “I remember where I was when I first found out…” There’s something about the places we find ourselves that stick with us. I’ve lived in cities with nicknames like “The…