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Why Mental Clarity Arrives at Night
1/19/2026 | 13 mins.
How does God’s word guide our heart’s instruction in the night? Pastor John explains the ways God uses nighttime counsel to teach and lead us.
Three Metrics for Your Fitness
1/15/2026 | 13 mins.
When does stewardship of the body cross over into self-glorification? Pastor John helps us test our motivations with three questions.
Are Raised Hands in Worship Just Showing Off?
1/12/2026 | 11 mins.
When we lift our hands in worship, are we displaying public faithfulness or public performance? Pastor John gives three ways to test our hearts.
Piper, Did You Miss Something?
1/08/2026 | 12 mins.
How do we rejoice in God without neglecting to rejoice in our salvation? Pastor John clarifies how to rightly rejoice in God and his good gifts.
Maximize Your Daily Bible Reading
1/05/2026 | 15 mins.
How does reading the Bible lead to life transformation? Pastor John offers three suggestions to experience more of the Spirit’s power.