Tag: Jesus
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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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Reflection in the Dark Night
There are seasons where life begins to feel less like a straight path and more like standing in the middle of Ezekiel’s valley surrounded by dry bones. Not fresh loss. Old loss. Long exhaustion. Hidden burdens. Things that once looked alive now scattered across the landscape of responsibility, grief, disappointment, and fatigue. Sometimes the hardest…
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John 10: The Good Shepherd and the Claims of Christ
The study of John 10 focuses on Jesus’ claims as the Good Shepherd and the Gate, examining his confrontation with the Pharisees. Participants explore theological implications, including Jesus’ voluntary sacrifice and unity with the Father. The session emphasizes textual observation, interpretation, and practical application of these key themes for understanding faith and leadership.
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Joe Richey
Joe, a 40-year-old father with stage 4 colon cancer, endures physical pain while maintaining a positive, faith-driven outlook. His experience highlights key truths: true life is rooted in Christ, God’s power shines through weakness, and life’s purpose is to witness, even amid suffering. His journey emphasizes that eternal reality transcends temporary hardships.
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John 9: The One Who Opens Eyes
John 9 explores the deeper implications of physical and spiritual blindness through the healing of a blind man by Jesus. It emphasizes that suffering serves as a stage for God’s work, highlights the unique method of healing as a Christological act, and contrasts authentic faith with the blindness of religious leaders, ultimately leading to worship.
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The Difference Between Knowing About Jesus and Meeting Him
The text distinguishes between cognitive belief in Jesus and a transformative personal encounter with him. While intellectual understanding is valuable, true change arises from experiencing Christ, altering one’s perspective and fostering growth. This process is gradual and invites individuals to seek a genuine relationship with Jesus beyond mere information.
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Who I Am, Who I Am Becoming, and What I Believe About What Comes Next
A personal reckoning — not a testimony for public consumption, but an honest accounting for a man who needs to know where he stands before he can lead well A reflection by John Hargrove April 2026 I. Who I Was — The Hargrove Man Before the Road Was Named There is a kind of man…
John Hargrove Seeking Truth and Reality 