Do we somethings think of God like a vending machine? In "When God Doesn't Do It", Pastor John described many examples in the Bible where people's motivation for doing God's will was to receive a certain blessing. While that certainly happens, that motivation for why you served God means we are missing God's heart for our lives. Support the show

Would you say that something you like to do brings you closer to, or further from, God? In "Faith and Priorities" Pastor John shows how many things can be either good or bad depending on what priority we give to it. Support the show

How would you describe a "Christian-ish" person? In "The Story of Zaccheus", Pastor Todd compares examples from the Bible, where some believe they are fine and don't need to grow deeper in their faith, versus some who earnestly seek God. Which is the the "Christian-ish" person? Support the show

Would someone describe you as someone who is wholeheartedly following after Jesus? In "The Trap", Pastor John describes the 5 signs that might say whether that is true or not. Support the show

When the Bible uses the word 'grace' to describe how God deals with our sin, what does that really mean? In "Self-Control" Pastor John describes how we should view God's grace and how that doesn't include using it as a license to continue in our former ways. Support the show

What are "blessings of gentleness"? In today's message, Pastor John explains how you become more credible, persuasive and even attractive, when you work in the "fruit" of gentleness. Support the show

What is that one word? In "One Word That Will Change Your Life" Pastor John explains how "faithfulness" in how you treat people, how you steward resources and how you respond to God's word are often underestimated as to their long term significance in our lives. Support the show

What is one reason some people have less hope for the future? In "Goodness of God" Pastor John shares that hope really comes when we anticipate God's goodness. Support the show

Why does the world seem less kind? In “The 4 Un-s that Rob Kindness” Pastor John shares some things that "steal" kindness from our world. Support the show

Why is "patience our pathway to maturity"? In "Patience in Layers" Pastor John described the four reasons this statement is true. Support the show