Author Archives: St. John Studies

So many people will never know Christ. Of all the things that Pastor Chan is frustrated about, this is number one. Some think that he just loves beating up Christians; spending a chapter labelling us “lukewarm” and accusing us of … Continue reading →

Sometimes I get off track. I found myself one day looking on Amazon for books and I just typed in Crazy Love in the search feature. I was interested in a negative review of the book. I was amazed at … Continue reading →

In Sunday School I have told this story and it is embarrassing…embarrassing to my wife. I have a good memory or at least I think I do [of those early years] with her. I remember how it felt to fall … Continue reading →

Conflict has always bothered me. Even before I had a relationship with God, it bothered me. I had a problem with it in the past due to the fact that I always thought I was beyond reproach. I was a … Continue reading →

Some of you from St. John United Methodist in Hopkinsville, Ky. may know that this has been the summer of sick mothers for me and my wife. I tell you this not to make excuses because there is no need … Continue reading →

How much do we really want the truth in church? Probably not much… Sadly, the church today waters the truth down quite a lot…you know that. I think I have used this example before but I am going to refer … Continue reading →

When was the last time you really took a chance? Walked in faith… Let the Lord lead you… Listened to your Holy Spirit and let the Holy Spirit take over… When was the last time you prayed to the Lord, … Continue reading →

Philippians 3: 13-14:  “Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead press on toward the goal…” Have you ever felt stagnant in your faith?  Have you ever known someone who is?  Are you that way now? I stumbled … Continue reading →

It is so discouraging to realize that Christians lack assurance that they are saved. I have had times like that in my life, when I thought I was so mired in bad behavior that I thought I would never see … Continue reading →

I believe Francis Chan would have appreciated the founder* of the United Methodist Church. I really want to draw a layman’s parallel between Pastor Chan and Wesley. A man is influenced by his historical context and that must be said … Continue reading →