My name is John, which means "gracious gift." I want to be a gift to you. And at the risk of sounding presumptuous. . . I know the Way to God (see John 14:1-11).
I write about true spirituality, the Christian life and seeking first the Kingdom of God.
My hope is that your faith will be strengthened and your heart encouraged to stand with me in the grace of Jesus.
August 4th, 2011
Dear Inspirational bloggers- we should alllllllll follow each other. Wah-bam, one big happy family. Reblog, reblog, reblog. Thank you. <3
Agreed :D
You guys are awesome and have been an encouragement from God to me.
(Source: dreamingupconstellations)
August 4th, 2011
I have noticed…
… a lot of creepy anons on tumblr —- not in my mailbox, but in those of female bloggers for whom I have great respect. The world has always had its creepers, of that I am sure… but perhaps, as of late, Internet porn has flushed them out of hiding and into our faces.
Just a thought.
God Bless,
John S.
(Source: theresoneway)
July 29th, 2011
The Hidden King, by John Arthur Spalding
Starving souls are all around
In kingly clothes and masks.
We walk among the regal robes,
We’re given urgent tasks.
* * *
We’re dropping bread crumbs on the ground
Leading straightway to a king
Who’s dressed so unlike royalty
Or much of anything.
* * *
“That man o’er there with wounded hands
We know that he can lift your head!
The hidden king gives hidden manna
Through everything he’s said!”
* * *
“Catch living water from his lips,
Thirsty souls, gather round!
Give him all your royal garments,
Let your mask fall to the ground!”
* * *
In compassion he gives real life
To knaves like us, you see,
When we face the truth
That we aren’t full or rich,
But stuck in poverty.
July 7th, 2011
July 3rd, 2011
I cried throughout
the movie, Facing the Giants … not because the acting was great; it wasn’t … but because of the powerful message…
But the giant’s calling out
my name and he laughs at me
Reminding me of all the times
I’ve tried before and failed
The giant keeps on telling me
time and time again
“Boy you’ll never win,
you’ll never win.”
But the voice of truth tells me a different story
the Voice of truth says “do not be afraid!”
and the Voice of truth says “this is for My glory”
Out of all the voices calling out to me
I will choose to listen and believe the Voice of truth…~Casting Crowns, Voice of Truth
(Source: theresoneway)
July 2nd, 2011
July 2nd, 2011
One of the most beautiful women of the 20th Century… who will fill her shoes in the 21rst?
~JAS
June 30th, 2011
“Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and will not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the Light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God.” ~John 3:20-21
June 29th, 2011
Guard your heart… Jesus loves you.
JAS
June 29th, 2011
I live in a Machine of madness and sin…
… I live in a Society of saints and image bearers of Him … this is my Father’s world.
~John S.
(Source: theresoneway)
