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No Other Gods
DEEPER DIVE Yahweh’s Authority and the Things That Compete for It A Three-Part Study Source of Old Faith Church Preface — Why This Study, Why Now We live in a moment where everybody’s got a megaphone and a hot take. Every claim about God, truth, or who’s really in charge shows up pre-packaged — run…
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Fathers
This Father’s Day I’ve been thinking about the men who helped make me who I am. My dad, Robert Hargrove. My grandfathers, James G. Hargrove and George T. Richbourg. My uncles. None of them were perfect men, but they were my men. Their lives, their stories, their successes, their failures, their hard work, and their…
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When the Algorithm Names You
Digital platforms shape our perceptions and identities through algorithms, but our true worth and identity come from God, not from artificial metrics. We are called to resist the negative influences of these platforms and instead embrace our inherent value as known and loved by Christ. Prioritize spiritual growth over digital distractions.
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Night prayers
Exodus 23: Heavenly Father, As this day comes to a close, I thank You for Your presence, Your provision, and Your faithful guidance. You have gone before me today, just as You promised Israel that Your Angel would go before them and guard them on the way. Forgive my sins, my careless words, and my…
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YOUR LIFE AS APOLOGETIC
The content emphasizes that First Peter 3:15–16 encourages believers to live in a way that generates questions about their hope. While formal apologetics has its place, most individuals are drawn to faith not through arguments, but by witnessing a life that exemplifies that hope, making personal testimony primary.
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Everyone Is Tired, Even If They Don’t Say It
Many individuals experience hidden exhaustion that manifests silently behind daily responsibilities and societal expectations. This exhaustion is often physical, emotional, or spiritual and can lead to feelings of isolation and discouragement. Faithfulness amidst fatigue is significant to God, who offers strength and presence to those weary. The church should recognize and support those who are…
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NAVIGATING CONSPIRACY
A Guideline for Faithful Christian Discernment Source of Faith | Pastoral Guidelines I. The Problem Stated Plainly Conspiracy thinking is widespread in the church today, and it does not respect the maturity level of those who embrace it. Some of the most seasoned believers — men and women with genuine faith, real biblical knowledge, and…
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Is the Gospel of John a Gnostic Text?
The claim that the Gospel of John is a Gnostic text surfaces periodically, particularly in online discussions about early Christianity. The claim is understandable given certain vocabulary overlaps, but it confuses linguistic borrowing with theological agreement. Here’s what the evidence actually shows. The Claims That John Is Gnostic Scholars who note Gnostic elements in John…
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The Valley, the Tomb, and the Name That Calls Us Out
There are moments when faith does not feel like strength. It feels more like standing in a valley full of bones, staring at what used to be alive, and having no idea what to say next. That is where Ezekiel 37 begins. God brings the prophet into a valley, and the valley is full of…
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Encouragement when morning comes
If you are walking through a difficult season right now, remember this:God has always done some of His greatest work in places that looked completely beyond recovery. A valley full of dry bones.A sealed tomb four days late.A storm-tossed sea.A cross that looked like defeat. Scripture never hides the reality of grief, delay, exhaustion, or…
John Hargrove Seeking Truth and Reality
Texas engineer finding the signal of grace in grief, code, and Scripture
John Hargrove Seeking Truth and Reality 