God’s Pleasure to Do You Good

God aims to be our servant, because he aims to get the glory as the Giver. 

God is glorified when we turn away from ourselves to him in the confidence that he will provide the help we need. 

The greatest news is that the cross upholds the worth of God’s glory, the honor of his Son, and the eternal salvation of his elect. 

There is a huge difference in the way God operates and the way mankind operates. Unlike us, He thinks and works on a much higher level than we are capable of. God blesses us not because we are good, but because He is good; the grace He shows us is not based on what we do, but bec ... Show More

Homily from Holy Thursday, Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper He loved them to the end. One of the characteristics that marks modern man is that we find ourselves angry at God. In fact, we are so angry that we would be willing to hurt God if we could. Yet, God is invulnerable. He ... Show More

Sometimes, even when your situation isn’t getting better, you are. Stop stressing like you need to do it alone and remember that God is with you in it. He’s already given you what you need — and He’ll help you work it in to what you’re facing.  To support this ministry and help u ... Show More

God undeniably validates John so that we might confidently believe in Jesus. 

Friends, power and honor, in and of themselves, are not a bad thing, but we wreak havoc when we ask for them in the wrong spirit. When we beseech the Lord with our desires, let us ask for what God wants for us rather than what our egos have determined to be good. 

How can we expect to love the unlovely as God does when we are sinful and imperfect? Scripture says the love of God is poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit. That's the only way we are able to love the unlovely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Living under grace as believers means we’re God’s children. As our heavenly Father, He loves us enough to chasten and correct us as needed. It’s painful while we’re going through it, but it’s not punishment; chastening is a sign that we’re God’s son or daughter. It’s God’s way of ... Show More

Can Christians ask God to teach the unrepentant hard lessons? Pastor John helps us pray against others’ sins without presuming to be God. 

Real joy doesn’t come from circumstances, it comes from Jesus. God isn’t withholding joy from you; He’s inviting you to find it right where you are. If you're looking for joy in hard times, start here. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the w ... Show More

God is always working on your behalf, even when you can’t see the evidence yet. In the middle of your struggle, remember that God’s not intimidated by your questions or your pain — He’s turning it all for good.  To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all ar ... Show More