Tag Archives: kindness

Peoples is Peoples

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Pastor John

My title for this week comes from an older Muppet movie. In the movie, Kermit has lost his memory and, as usual, Miss Piggy is angry a lot. The owner of a diner is sharing this wisdom to point out … Continue reading →

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At Calvary – Episode 60 – A New/Old Ethic – Arbitrary Kindness

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Pastor John

The Greatest of all possible beings. Sounds impressive, right? Yet, often the response to the greatest of all possible beings seems off. Either we shrug our shoulders like it barely matters, or we are so intimidated by the thought that we don’t really approach Him. Is that what God’s faithful people do in the Bible? Is that the way it’s supposed to be? Continue reading →

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Being Trustworthy with Someone Else’s Heart

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Pastor John

Have you thought much about what makes a person worthy of trust? When I think about that question my answer is generally that the person is honest with me, keeps their word, and doesn’t reveal my heart’s secrets. Are those … Continue reading →

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Choose Unity

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Pastor John

I saw a Peanuts cartoon recently and Lucy was demanding that Linus change TV channels, threatening him with her fist if he didn’t. “What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?” Linus asked. “These five … Continue reading →

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The Secret Deception of Judging Your Neighbor

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Pastor John

Deception. When we read that word, we think of how wicked it sounds. No one wants to be deceived. It is a horrible feeling to realize that you have been deceived. Yet, there is a deception that is far to … Continue reading →

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The Confidence of Knowing God’s Love

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Pastor John

Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we received mercy, we do not lose heart, 2 Corinthians 4:1 Did you have a grandmother like mine? In my grandmother’s house there were smells and expressions that told me I was loved … Continue reading →

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Grace, Listening, Grace, Love, Grace, Patience…

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Pastor John

There is a word in the Christian vocabulary that we really like on one hand, but also really struggle with. The word is grace. As we see the polarization of our communities right now over our differing responses to the … Continue reading →

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At Calvary – Ep 11 – Proselytizing… If you believe something, it is unavoidable!

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Pastor John

There are around forty countries which have clear laws making it illegal to witness. There are another dozen or so that allow proselytizing but limit it by age or in areas. Yes, such limits are an attack on religious freedom, but this week I want to talk about a broader perspective on limits on proselytizing… the inherent assumption about such limits. Continue reading →

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Being God’s Man

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Pastor John

I read this passage and it makes me think about what kind of man I am: You husbands in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with someone weaker, since she is a woman; and show … Continue reading →

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