Another Note from John Fletcher

I don't need to pretend to have all the answers when I trust the One who does.

Grace gives us the courage to speak honestly, the humility to ask for forgiveness, and the compassion to give it to others.

Because Christ walked out of the tomb, hopelessness is no longer the only option.

God isn't looking for employees who are trying to keep a perfect work record.

Don't treat God's Word as if it were addressed to your neighbors. Read and listen to it like your name is on the envelope.

If we claim to follow the One who took on flesh, then our beliefs should become visible in the way we live.

We can hope for more without believing we can only have joy when "more" comes.

These places remind us that we are not the first people to need God's help.

The good news of the gospel is that Christ has already done what we could never do for ourselves.

In reality, we seek God's will while hoping our will wins.

Faith is supposed to seep into every corner of life.

Every Christian reminds us that freedom has a name, Jesus.

Hunger exposes our habits and our dependencies.

When we stop pretending, we make space for God to lead us into a better future.

God's invitation is to consider what you will do with the time you have been given.

There is something holy about having someone show up and remind you that you are not alone.

The good news that Moses first brought was that God had been paying attention.

God is not looking for promises from us so much as faithfulness from us.

The Sabbath was always meant to be a gift, a reminder that God is enough and that we can rest in God.

God's faithfulness is not measured by the speed of God's answers.

The poor often carry the consequences of economic decisions made by others.

Sometimes, life in a broken world simply hurts.

Trust God's grace completely, but don't use it as an excuse for delayed obedience.

The Spirit does not give up on slow learners.

Scripture is a place of encounter.

The moment you turn toward God, a thousand other things fight for your attention.

Are we suffering because we look like Jesus?

Faith is learning to trust God even when we cannot make sense of everything.

To move forward faithfully, it takes a community willing to listen together for the voice of the Spirit still speaking even in unexpected places.

The Spirit opens our eyes to the presence of God that has always surrounded us.

The Spirit gives people the ability to see beyond the limits of the present moment

We are children of God, and how awesome is that, but we are also heirs with Christ, especially as we suffer alongside him.

Don't rush what God is preparing you for.

Worship is not just for holidays, sanctuaries, or even Sundays.

The world might treat endings as permission to coast, the gospel treats endings as a reason to become more loving.

The calling is to reflect God’s presence, and that calling belongs to us all.

Silence can create space for us to notice where God is moving.

We are often content with forgiveness while resisting holiness.

Holiness also shapes the way we see and treat people made in God’s image.

In a culture of insults and outrage, we are called to bless instead of curse.

Diversity is not a flaw in creation. It is part of its beauty.

What you repeatedly do forms what you love, and what you love ultimately shapes who you become.

What humanity lives with, God feels.

Reach for what nourishes your soul by choosing God's way.

God is not wasting the steps you trust to God's wisdom.

There are prayers you are living in that you didn’t pray.

Your calling never rests fully on your capabilities.

We're all capable of framing people as versions of themselves that fit our narrative, rather than engaging them as the people they are.

Jesus doesn't seem to mind if you want to be great. You're just going to have to be great on his terms.

God equips you with everything good to do God's will.