Monthly Archives: May 2016

Listening and Helping

Posted on May 7, 2016 by St. John Studies

Have you ever tried to “straighten someone out.” That is a cliché that basically means change their mind. You are trying to make them think like you. You are the one who has the answers and you don’t understand why … Continue reading →

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Dedicated to Mr. Chuck Dickerson

Posted on May 5, 2016 by St. John Studies

“Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” 1 Corinthians 15:55 May 3rd at 10:00 p.m. Mr. Chuck Dickerson passed away.  Today this post is a reblog from May 4, 2015. “I wish I could do … Continue reading →

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Just Listen…

Posted on May 4, 2016 by St. John Studies

Chapter 6 in Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White is about a subject that I used to love to teach. The problem is, I had a hard time practicing what I taught.   Sounds hypocritical doesn’t it? Listening.   … Continue reading →

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The Holy Spirit Sweet Spot

Posted on May 3, 2016 by St. John Studies

Paul and James were the golf pros of the Bible. I mean no sacrilege. Last week I began the week with comments on Adam Hamilton’s concept of the sweet spot in his book Seeing Gray in a World of Black … Continue reading →

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Conundrum

Posted on May 1, 2016 by St. John Studies

Conundrum: a confusing and difficult problem or question. How do we understand this desire to live a life dedicated to God? For many Christians this is Christianity 101, basic stuff that is not hard to understand at all. For others, … Continue reading →

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