Ladders: Step by Step (Excrutiating or Exciting?)
He’s given us His Word to help, not hinder, us on the journey, whether it’s by leaps and bounds or step by step.
A Plethora of Passwords: the Power & Price
Thankfully a couple of professionals who were vigilant and compassionate stepped in to help, and we eventually emerged unscathed…mostly.
Angels’ Message: God of Trust & Obedience
It became crystal clear to us why the Lord God Almighty chose the players He did for this pinacle experience: trust and obedience.
Gabriel’s Message: God of Amazement
Sometimes the Lord chooses to show how He is the God of Amazement by sending His angels with incredible messages to His children.
Isaiah’s Message: God of Hope
My mantra has become, “If God said it, I believe it, and it’s my job to share it,” whether it’s welcomed and embraced or not.
Micah’s Message: God of Promise
Yahweh is God of righteousness and judgment, but also the God of promise.
Harvesting Psalms: We Are Family
I’m so sorry she had so much pain so early in life, but I will always be thankful that she taught me just how precious “family” is, whatever it looks like.
Ticket to Paradise (from Behind the Halo)
As humans, we all fail at one time or another. Most of us have been disappointed in ourselves or others. As your read this gosple account, think about a time someone came alongside during a time of failure or disappointment. How did their efforts affect your perception of yourself or the situation? “John, why do …
Hitching a Ride (an excerpt from BEHIND THE HALO)
Sometimes people are just tough nuts to crack. What tricks do you use to get through to them, Dear Reader? Hungry. The people are all so hungry. How can I give them the encouragement they need when this human body of mine nearly suffocates the spirit within me? But how can I turn away from …
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Deserted (an excerpt from BEHIND THE HALO)
Being humiliated or deserted is not for the fainthearted. When it’s compounded with doing your best to help someone else, the pain can become unbearable. Has there been a time you tried to help others, but ended up humiliated and forsaken? How did you fight your way past the pain? The road was packed. Jerusalem …
At the River (an excerpt from BEHIND THE HALO)
Dear Reader, I’m thrilled that Behind the Halo: Exploring the Humanity of Jesus will be debuting in June! In the meantime I’d like to share a few of my favorite stories with you. His dusty feet follow the harsh voice cranked up to fever pitch in the distance. He knows the preacher’s voice …
My New Glasses
A couple of years ago I had cataract surgery. It was great! After wearing glasses all the time since third grade, I loved being lens free most of the time. Because of a surgery timing fluke, I could now see well far away, and the computer screen, one eye for each. I did have to …
Road to the Cross: Come!
Dear Reader, thank you for joining me on the road to the cross. My heart leaps to share the old, old story that remains new. Please accept my humble accounting of the treacherous path Jesus and His followers took to the cross, and gloriously beyond. ***********************************************************I saw Him. I touched the nail holes in His hands, …
Road to the Cross: On the Run
Dear Reader, thank you for joining me on the road to the cross. My heart leaps to share the old, old story that remains new. Please accept my humble accounting of the treacherous path Jesus and His followers took to the cross, and gloriously beyond. (Road to the Cross will continue during our visits this …
Road to the Cross: Game On!
Dear Reader, thank you for joining me on the road to the cross. My heart leaps to share the old, old story that remains new. Please accept my humble accounting of the treacherous path Jesus and His followers took to the cross, and gloriously beyond. (Road to the Cross will continue during our visits this Lenten …