St. John's Church Podcast

Do you want Jesus to be your Good Shepherd?

What's awesome about God calling himself "I AM" is that when God fills in the blank -- the words actually do fill us with awe. Gracious, loving, forgiving God!

Jesus didn't come to throw stones he came to shine LIGHT Jesus didn't come into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world. God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.

When we are not enough, God says "I AM enough" Because he loves you so much that he came to redeem you

All moments that relate to moments you wish you could go back to....and in Christ they are all just a foretaste of the moment to come that will never end

It's all about Love. Love is what's important to God. Because God IS love. Love God. Love your neighbor. Love yourself.

1. The first step to bridgebuilding in conflict is to go o the person. 2. Bridgebuilding in conflict begins with you. 3. Our relationships on earth have eternal implications in heaven. We're not just building brides on earth, our relationships themselves are bridges to eternity.

If our world is fractured, we need to be connected..to God, to others, and to ourselves. We can't be connected if all we have time for is to react. Set aside time to pray and connect the way Jesus did early in the morning in the midst of the chaos.

Jesus doesn't only bring his words. He brings his wounds. For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God-1 Corinthians 1:18

God is Love. Love God. Love Others.

God is love. Love is who and what God is. Without love none of our efforts matter. Because only love can cover sin.

*Do not be afraid *Do not worry *Give thanks to God *Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness

Jesus came to hold it all together--(so you don't have to)

Where are you this Christmas? Are you filled with joy, overflowing with miraculous blessing? or are you weary like a shepherd watching the flock by night? Know that in both cases, God is the same. it isn't about the trappings all around us. It's about Jesus. He's the gift He's the one who brings peace. "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests"

Preparation=Peace The peace of God precedes our circumstances, meets us in our chaos, and infuses our future with hope

God is going to do what God is going to do. He is a lion, and his will and plans are not contingent upon our feelings. Your weariness is no match for God's goodness. Lastly, to be weary, is to be human.

The Beauty of the Gospel in every season is that the things in this world that matter the most are the things that are not confined to this world.

You are of infinite worth. So stop trying to earn it. And don't squander it either. Just come home!

Even the best things in life have limits.

Bottom Line: God is Love.

First, start by looking at your child and look at the situation from their perspective first. Second, find ways to enter into it with them. It's OK to be weak, because your job as a parent isn't to always be strong, but to point your kids to the One who is.

4 things we learn on this final week in the book of James: 1. Thoughts and prayers should be shared in all circumstances 2. Thoughts and prayers invite us to action 3. Thoughts and prayers invites us to confess (our own) sins 4. Thoughts and prayers connect us with God's rescue plan

This is about our relationship with a Creator God, a Good Father, a perfect spouse, who is always ready to meet every single one of our needs

Because it is HIS word that changes things!

Jesus came to raise us all up, not to push us down You don't have to be enough, because Jesus is enough, and he came to be enough for you. Mercy triumphs over judgment