Revelation is not a book of threats—it is a book of promise. As St. John’s concludes its Year of the Bible, discover how the end of Scripture circles back to the beginning, inviting us into a story of redemption that never truly ends.
Faith Is Not a Currency—It’s a Love Story
Faith is not magic or moral currency—it is fidelity. In this reflection on Hebrews and a beloved hymn, discover what it truly means to trust in the God who holds the future and always catches us on the other side.
Grab Hold: A Gospel Sandwich of Grace, Healing, and Hope
When life breaks apart, when healing feels out of reach, and when death seems to have the last word, Jesus responds with grace, healing, and resurrection. This story of Jairus, a desperate woman, and a dying child reveals the deeper truth: with Jesus, there is always time, always hope, always new life.
Turn the Page Sunday: Remembering Who We Are & Whose We Are
As the Old Testament ends and the Gospels begin, we are invited to remember who we are and whose we are. Through scripture, repetition, and sacred memory, God writes our story on our hearts—again and again.
A Church, a Chiller, and the Call to Love
As St. John’s approaches 200 years of ministry, we face an urgent but invisible challenge—and an opportunity to love boldly. This is a story about stewardship, community, and the quiet power of God’s enduring faithfulness.
Not by Force but by Love: How Baptism Rebuilds Us
When Jesus steps into the murky waters of the Jordan, everything changes—not by force, but by love. From Amos’s plumb line to the architecture of grace, discover how God rebuilds our lives from within.
Time to Clean House: Advent, Repentance & the Treasure Within
Advent is not about shame—it is about clearing space for the treasure already within. Discover why repentance is not a guilt trip but a grace-filled invitation to let go, lighten up, and make room for the love that has already found you.
Not New Age—Age Old: The Advent Invitation to Remember & Rejoice
In a world obsessed with the shiny and new, Advent calls us to something older, deeper, and truer. This ancient season invites us to wait with hope, to remember who we are, and to trust that God is not done with us yet.
Bulldozer Love: The Gospel Power of Ruth
In a world obsessed with division, the story of Ruth proclaims a deeper truth: God’s love bulldozes barriers and draws the circle wider. Discover the powerful, redemptive grace found in a Moabite widow—and the invitation it offers us all.