Author: pjhmail

  • Pearl of the Day

    Pastor John,  In today’s Pearl, your father said, “Don’t allow yourself to even feel right toward God until He does what He says He’ll do. Tell Him about it!” You cannot say…

  • Heart Praying

    Good evening Pastor John, A conversation with sister Natalie today reminded me of a lesson that Jesus taught me years ago.  I used to pray “hard” when my feelings weren’t in line…

  • “In the Spirit”, not “By Habit”

    Good evening Pastor John, I wanted to write down something simple that Jesus taught me a few days ago.  It is small, in that it doesn’t take up much space on paper,…

  • Even if God Does Not Rescue

    Pastor John, Many years ago, during a time when we were all assembled together in Louisville, you sat down with us and asked us a very sober question.  To paraphrase, you said…

  • Darkness into Light

    Good Morning Pastor John, I woke up this morning early and had the sweetest thought. Jesus really turned my darkness into light. I have fought depression for as long I can remember.…

  • The Conscience

    Pastor John, I continue to learn from the message that you preached to us 6 weeks ago. A facet of that message is that there is a place, so high above this…

  • “True Humility”

    We are blessed to hear these things. I remember what God told Moses about Israel at the mount, and they were terrified at his coming down on the mountain…. that He wished they…

  • Thoughts

    Hey, As you have probably heard, same sex marriage was legalized by the Supreme Court. Honestly, it made me want to throw up; I literally felt sick to my stomach. Then, I…

  • Tom and Anna’s Song

    Hi Pastor John, On Wednesday night in the meeting I was so touched when Tom and Anna sang, “Seek Ye First The Kingdom of God” – that was just absolutely so beautiful…

  • King Achish and David

    Hi John, I hope this note finds you well. I have a question about David living with the Philistines.  Why would King Achish allow him safe harbor, so to speak. We’re they not…