Apparently, there are more and more standing ovations in our society. Isn't that interesting? What does this tell us about ourselves? And what are the implications for clapping and ovations in worship services? Join John for his reflections on this intriguing aspect of human behavior.

Why is the idea of people gathering in person so important to the community of believers? As we celebrate the recent opening of Calvary's new cafe, The Gathering, John comments on the significance of connecting in person vs. the modern tendency to isolate ourselves.

In the dark times of life, it can be difficult to trust that God is still with us and still for us. Join John as he discusses this hard truth and offers personal encouragement from one of his favorite hymns.

Rumors, gossip, and bizarre stories increasingly abound online. What is it about us that wants to believe the worst about people? John looks at the principles of natural justice included in the Mosaic Law and in Roman law which help us pursue and live by truth.

Have you ever read Pilgrim's Progress? It's a book (an allegory) by John Bunyan which portrays the joys and struggles of Christian, a pilgrim. In these adventures, we see many truths of Scripture illustrated in helpful ways.

What do you think about cremation? Is it wrong for a Christian to be cremated? John shares his own thoughts and some of the biblical considerations as he discusses these very personal questions.

What happens when we die? Despite the inevitable, this question deals with an important reality that many people prefer to avoid. What are the different views about the afterlife? What is the biblical view?

Today there are endless materials to help us study the Bible. As a lover of books, John would never complain about the abundance of wonderful resources! Yet there is a danger that we spend more time reading about the Bible than studying the actual Bible itself.

There are all kinds of theories about raising children. You may have heard of the parenting philosophy called "Gentle Parenting" which focuses on the child's emotional experience vs. their behavior. How does this line up with the idea of biblical discipline?

One of the most frequent questions John receives deals with baptism, often from those who come from church traditions with infant baptism. Do people baptized as infants need to be baptized as adults? What is the biblical basis?