J.John

J.John

Articles by J.John

  • The fear of missing out edits God out of our moments and suppresses our joy

    The fear of missing out edits God out of our moments and suppresses our joy

    FOMO (The Fear of Missing Out) erodes our joy. It edits God out of our moments. J.John tells of an experience at a Greek vacation venue where he learned that choosing the "half-board" accommodation rate came at a cost, and it was one that provided him with a valuable spiritual lesson—one we can all learn from.
  • The sermon on the mouth using words that build, break, and bless

    The sermon on the mouth using words that build, break, and bless

    Proverbs declares that the tongue has the power of life and death. Words don’t disappear, they lodge. They shape memories, frame identity, and echo long after the sentence ends. Here are some insights into how we should use this remarkable muscle behind our teeth appropriately.
  • How to untangle the Gordian Knot of life with wisdom, the word, and the Good Shepherd

    How to untangle the Gordian Knot of life with wisdom, the word, and the Good Shepherd

    When life gets knotted, we often ask, ‘How on earth do I unravel this?’ The ancient world called this a Gordian Knot. While knots can be undone with brute force, followers of Jesus have numerous ways to unravel complex situations with scripture and the Holy Spirit's guidance. Here is some advice to help lead you forward.
  • Father's Day reflections on the cost of fatherhood

    Father's Day reflections on the cost of fatherhood

    This Father’s Day, if you’re a father, grandfather, godfather or father-figure, you are carrying a great and sacred calling. Heaven takes notice. You are modelling the heart of God every time you show grace, speak truth, forgive freely.
  • The women who were with Jesus are too easily overlooked

    The women who were with Jesus are too easily overlooked

    In a culture that sidelined women, Jesus included them as partners in ministry. These women were not just passive followers, they were active participants. They were there at the end and at the new beginning.
  • Find out how close you are to being considered a fool

    Find out how close you are to being considered a fool

    Having survived another April Fools Day, it is appropriate to reflect on who the Bible considers a fool to be. It is not the lack of intelligence but the rejection of God, with negative consequences for the individual and society. Much of the cause of suffering in the world today is the result of folly in three major ways.
  • The seductive allure of Cultural Christianity — so near yet so far

    The seductive allure of Cultural Christianity — so near yet so far

    Cultural Christians are those who embrace the ethics of Christianity that formed the foundation of Western society, which has brought a great deal of benefit to the world. They are convinced of the Christian message but not committed to the Christian Lord. In his first opinion for Christian Daily International, J.John says that Cultural Christianity provides wonderful opportunities for sharing the gospel.