Uncategorized – The Prodigal One

Encouraging Words

January 17, 2021
Uncategorized
No Comments

With all the turmoil going on in our country I thought we all use a little encouragement from Mother Teresa. People are often unreasonable, illogical and self-centered;Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives;Be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies;Succeed anyway. If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you;Be honest and frank anyway. What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight;Build anyway. If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous;Be happy anyway. The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow;Do good anyway. Give the world the …..

Pastor John

July 15, 2018
Uncategorized
No Comments

The last few years the Lord has given me the opportunity to substitute preach at several churches. Occasionally, some of the members of the congregation have referred to me as Pastor John. I am always quick to remind them that I am not a Pastor, because God has not called me to do so. Thursday evening after our Pause service one of the new attendees said, “Thanks Pastor.” I corrected him and told him I am not a Pastor I am “one of the least of these” (Mathew 25:40). Friday morning, I woke up with 1 Peter 2:9 on my mind, “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy …..

All You Will Ever Need

July 16, 2017
Uncategorized
No Comments

Maybe you are facing a challenge today and feel like the devil has taken away your strength. One of my favorites verses is, “I can do ALL things in Christ who strengthens me.” Notice the word ALL? The Bible doesn’t say, “I can do some things”, “I can do a few things.” But I can do ALL things in Christ. The world or more importantly the one who thinks he runs it will try to tell you differently. Don’t listen. Remember God is Good All the time! All the time God is good. God is All Powerful, All Knowing and the Creator of All things. God is the Father of …..

Speak Up Talk Radio Interview

June 25, 2017
Uncategorized
No Comments

This is the condensed version of the Speak Up Radio interview done earlier in the year. This played on their online radio show which can be heard at www.speakuptalkradio.com. Listen to John’s segment below.

All In

May 29, 2016
Uncategorized
No Comments

Commercials promote Las Vegas promising, “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” The Bible tells us, “When you sin against the Lord you may be sure that your sin will find you out.” Who are you going to believe? Years ago I may have found some truth in the Vegas advertisement. But now I know the truth. To be more specific I know the way the truth and the life. This past Thursday marked the 5th year anniversary of my incarceration in the county jail. My business was booming I thought I had hit the jackpot. Somehow I thought God was going to let me escape the punishment of my …..