Category: Bible Study
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The Radio Link and the Soul: What Forty-Seven Years in Rural Infrastructure Have Taught Me About Work, Technology, Life, and Faith
The author reflects on the challenges faced in maintaining outdated technology in rural systems, emphasizing the emotional burden it brings. Despite operational constraints, they advocate for shared responsibilities and spiritual integration as solutions. They stress the importance of resting, mourning changes, and recognizing that meaning extends beyond technical reliability and is rooted in faith and…
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A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT FOR EVERY AMERICAN, REGARDLESS OF PARTY
The Founders called this republic an experiment. Madison said so explicitly. Hamilton opened the Federalist Papers asking whether societies of men are capable of governing themselves by “reflection and choice” — or whether they are forever destined to be governed by “accident and force.” That question has never been permanently answered. It gets re-answered by…
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JOHN 6
JOHN 6 · A PLAIN-LANGUAGE OVERVIEW What Happened, What It Means, and Why the Early Church Cared So Much Source of Old Faith Church · March 2026 · Class Overview Part One · What John 6 Is About John 6 opens with a crowd following Jesus across a lake because they saw him heal people.…
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Echoes
The author reflects on poignant memories, termed “echoes,” from his life that resonate deeply over time. These include moments with his father by the Neches River, playful interactions with his son Joshua, and precious family snapshots. Such echoes emerge from love in ordinary circumstances, reminding us of what truly matters.
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“The Voice That Commands”
Text: John 5:1–9, 17–24, 39–40 Preaching aim: To move the congregation from curiosity about Jesus to reckoning with Jesus — and to show that the voice that healed a man at a pool is the same voice that will raise the dead, and that hearing it now is the only thing that matters. INTRODUCTION —…
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Do You Want to Be Healed?
Fruit and Mercy John 5:1–18 February 22, 2026 — Source of Old Faith John Hargrove There is a pool in Jerusalem called Bethesda. The name means, in the old language, House of Mercy. It is surrounded by five covered porches, and beneath those porches lie people in every condition of human suffering — the blind,…
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Steady in the Signal: Faith, Work, and Building What Lasts
The writer reflects on a week spent working on technical infrastructure and draws parallels to spiritual leadership. Engaging with Jesus’ interaction with the Samaritan woman, they emphasize the importance of grace, truth, and building a solid foundation in a time of division and outrage. The call is for faithfulness, resilience, and accountability in both personal…
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When the Work Changes: Faithfulness in a Season of ALS
There are moments in ministry when the work does not increase—it changes. This is one of those moments. Recently, we learned that Bob Cash has been diagnosed with ALS. Those three letters carry weight far beyond their size. They bring grief, uncertainty, and a future that must now be approached more slowly and more gently…
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Life story
To anyone reading this: May you know that you are not alone in your struggle. May you learn earlier than I did that asking for help honors both the giver and the receiver.
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When the end of me is reached
The author seeks divine guidance to slow down their thoughts and discern between fear and wisdom. They express a desire for patience, clarity, and the ability to rest amidst anxiety. The prayer emphasizes trust in God’s pace instead of succumbing to pressure, anchoring hope in faithfulness.
John Hargrove Seeking Truth and Reality 