Thankful for the thorn

“I begged the Lord three times to take it away from me. But he told me: ‘My kindness is all you need. My power…

Be the One Who Helps

Watch the entire devotional series as Pastor Jon encourages us to listen to God’s call to be the one to step up.

Four false teachings

Faithful pastors (and committed Christians) must have the courage to call out false teaching. “[The pastor] must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as…

It can be tempting to count the cost of serving and then end up doing nothing. But, Pastor Jon says, remember what the point of serving is.

Being a Friend Can Get Messy

It can get messy when you follow Jesus and call out your loved ones. But Pastor Jon encourages, don’t be afraid of the mess.

Forget about it!

Looking back can be dangerous. Once unthinkable, Roger Bannister broke the four-minute mile on May 6, 1954. Forty-six days later, John Landy broke Bannister’s…

Two tips for church

If you’re part of a local gathering of Christians, how could you make your church even better? Paul encourages growth when he writes, “Brothers…

How Do I Call Out Others to Change?

Sometimes God has us bring a difficult message that needs to be heard. But, Pastor Jon says, you need to do something yourself first.

Who Needs My Help?

Is there someone in your life who is hurting right now and needs your help? Pastor Jon wants you to be a judge to that person—but not a courtroom judge.

Hidden but revealed

Someone at work or school stops you: “Hey, you’re a Christian. I heard God being three persons yet one God is just a New…

God Is Sending ME to Help?

Do you feel unqualified to help your loved ones in need? Don’t let that stop you, Pastor Jon says, because you’re actually the perfect person for the job. In fact, you’ve already been chosen for the job.

Sow more Jesus seeds

Your influence grows in others like a seed growing into a strong tree. People hear your faith in Jesus; even more so, they see…