The Reconstructed

John 4:31-38, 43-54 – Reap the Vote If Jesus wanted to run for public office or wanted a political overthrow of the Roman government, his tactics would have been vastly different. Jesus’ public approval and desire to garner a vote was non-existent insofar as His desire to complete a mission of saving the world before…

John 4:1-30, 39-42 – Sell at the Well Have you ever  been in the wrong place at the right time? There is an expression that timing is everything in life. There also is a high price tied to location. I have found that the price associated with “the where”  can make or break. In ministry…

John 1:29-34 and 3:22-36 – Beholding! A giddy child may run up to you one day and be eager to show you something that is completely unimpressive. When they do this, it is a common courtesy to celebrate their discovery. It might be a rock, a dead bug, or a picture they drew. You may…

John 3:1-21 Does growth happen at night or during the day? Growth is something that we spend the beginning years of life not giving a thought to. We do very little, if anything to contribute to our own growth early on. In birth, it is safe to say that we do nothing to contribute to…

John 2:13-25 – Trading In Scripture, it is not a common thing for Jesus to get angry or resist people. In John 2:15 Jesus does something seemingly uncharacteristic of himself. He makes a whip, uses it to drive salesman out of the temple, dumps money on the ground, and flips tables. Jesus’ reaction is the result…

John 2:1-11 – Wedding We were two young lovers from a small town; Had our reception at the fire hall. a shotgun wedding, not much time for planning.   We were scraping to get by, living in the city, didn’t have a lot, but we had each other. That was enough of a reason to…

John 1:35-51 Have you ever had someone notice and appreciate the little things ? That seemingly insignificant characteristic or act that flowed naturally out of who you are. It was a nice feeling, yeah? It’s refreshing to gain a little self-confidence when we are seen by others and not ignored. It’s freeing to not have…

John 1:29-34 I have this idea that has since been replicated. I want to come out to entrance music before the ceremony at my wedding and give high fives to the people who have shown up. I know that usually happens at the reception when a DJ introduces the bridal party. I also know realistically,…

John 1:19-28 Sometimes knowing who you aren’t is as powerful as knowing you are. Renouncing actions and dispositions to maintain a character, faithful to a vibrant relationship with God is a powerful step in expressing our truest self. It’s a step that declares, “I am so much more than my desires. In Christ, I am so…

John 1:1-18                 Where were we in the beginning? Because prior to the beginning was the Word, Jesus. Simultaneously, the Word/Jesus was with God and God. The process of creation was set forth through him and all that exists comes from Christ. Life exists through and in Christ. Life is also light, light shining in…