Category: Bible Study
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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.
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“Held, Even Here”
Bob’s journey encompasses enduring pain, delayed care, and uncertainty. While healing may not occur in the conventional sense, life retains its purpose and dignity. The Christian narrative emphasizes companionship through suffering, where presence offers solace. Bob is valued and supported through prayer, embodying faith, strength, and hope despite limitations.
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When Fear Produces Wisdom: The Moral Shock of the Shrewd Manager
Jesus’ parable of the Shrewd Manager illustrates the tension between moral wrongdoing and urgent accountability. While the manager is corrupt, his eventual recognition of reality leads to praise for clarity under pressure. Ultimately, the lesson challenges believers to prioritize stewardship over ownership and live with a sense of eternal urgency, examining their true motivations.
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Powerlifting can be spiritual
Powerlifting can be spiritual—not because iron is sacred, but because of what disciplined strength training forms inside a person when it is rightly ordered. theologically grounded explanation. 1. Powerlifting Trains Submission to Reality Powerlifting is brutally honest. The bar does not care about intention, emotion, or reputation. It either moves or it does not. Spiritually,…
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What I Do and Why
The author reflects on a career dedicated to infrastructure design and community service, particularly in broadband expansion for underserved rural areas. Guided by the profound grief of losing their son, Joshua, at eighteen, the author aims to channel love and compassion into helping others. This journey emphasizes the significance of presence, community, and honoring lost…
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Bible Study: “Faith of the Heart” — Persevering Belief Through the Gospel of John
https://youtu.be/TLs4MGTTXRU?si=dpnSDDfzX6tVWzBz Stanza One Theme: Decision to Believe Before Evidence The opening theme declares resolve. Faith is chosen before outcomes are visible. The heart commits even when the path ahead is uncertain. John establishes this immediately: “To all who received Him, who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God” (John…
