Another John Weekly Message

The ascension of Jesus gives us something to do.

Jesus was following and setting an example he saw from God. What does it mean to be loved by God and to be a friend of God?

When you do wrong you expect to be in trouble. But what about when you do "good?" Why would anyone argue with doing God's good work?

The Resurrection of Jesus impacted his first disciples. How does it impact you, and how is Christ and his Resurrection made real to you?

Were you the one who gave someone a chocolate bunny for Easter? God has given us Easter gifts that we really need.

When Mary Magdalene wept in front of Jesus' tomb, it reminded us of someone else who did the same thing. In both cases, hope was found through their tears. We find hope in Jesus' Resurrection.

Have you messed up? Only if you're human. Psalm 51 is a way for us to respond to our mess ups in life.

How do you respond when trouble comes your way? Let me tell you how God responds.

The Bible is more than a collection of books. You have at your hands the very words of God!

What's lacking in our worship has nothing to do with God. But your worship says something about what you think of God.

Have you ever done anything that you wish everyone else would just forget about? Then God's grace is for you.

Our God is awesome! This awesome God speaks to us, as God's people. Yet, often, we can't find that silent place in our hearts to hear.

Jesus the troublemaker wants to offer us troublemakers healing. Will you, troublemaker, accept the healing and then be the troublemaker God wants you to be?

Two helpful thoughts to consider as we think about God's healing.

Our healing begins with the authority of God.

What do our 'Amens!' on Sunday have to do with what happens to us the rest of the week.

Psalm 139 is the great reminder that God knows everything about us and loves us anyway.

Remember Your Baptism. What do we mean when we say that? What might Jesus' baptism show us about who we are?

Why do we let Christmas fly by us? The joy and wonder of the time should be with us a lot longer.

What do you think is the most disturbing part of Christmas? Could it be that some things never change?