RG AUDIO 040220   John 12:37-50 Darkness can be scary and intimidating. It takes away our vision. Familiar paths seem uncertain. Known objects can transform into frightening shadows. The tiniest bit of light, however, chases away the shadows. Jesus was and is the Light of the world. The Light revealed the darkness of sin, selfishness, […]

RG AUDIO 040120   John 12:20-36 One day Philip is approached by some Greeks who wanted to see Jesus. The Passover was near and many people were headed to Jerusalem. This included Jews, of course, and Greeks who perhaps had converted to Judaism, or Greeks who just were “God-fearers.” We don’t know why the men […]

RG Audio 033120   John 12:12-19 The Pharisees never understood Jesus. They rejected His words and downright refused to accept Jesus’ divinity. They held firm to their own interpretations of Scripture and added hundreds of extra rules devised to keep their religious views secure. So, it is not really startling to us that the Pharisees […]

RG Audio 033020   John 12:1-11 On Jesus’ final journey to Jerusalem, Lazarus, whom Jesus had previously raised from the dead, hosted Jesus at his home. In an extravagant act of love, Mary chose to break her treasured jar of perfume, commonly used in burial, to anoint Jesus’ feet. The whole house was filled with […]

RG Audio 032920   Psalm 66:10-20 One of the hallmark characteristics of a God-centered and prayer-filled life is an attitude of thanksgiving. When we become aware of all the ways we benefit from outside help, resources beyond ourselves, kindness and generosity of others, we should be quick to acknowledge those sources and gifts. A spirit […]

RG Audio 032820   Ephesians 6:10-21 Have you ever faced a task bigger than your resources? Ever felt inadequate for the work you have been given? Sometimes we recoil from these challenges, yielding to the conclusion that we don’t have what it takes. Christian servants aren’t immune from such temptations. Even the apostle Paul, a […]

RG Audio 032720   Acts 12:1-11 It’s easy to succumb to the physical realities of our world, believing that what we see, hear, taste, and touch is all that is going on. This can lead us to deduce that what we face or what happens around the world is completely inescapable. This can especially be […]

RG Audio 032620   John 17:20-26 It is a common sentiment expressed in many stories through life: “we’ve been praying for you before we even knew who you were.” It’s told at wedding celebrations by parents of the bride or groom. It’s recounted by church boards and congregations installing a new pastor. It’s expressed by […]

RG Audio 032520   John 17:9-19 In Jesus’ farewell prayer, we see quite clearly those things for which He is most concerned. In John 17, Jesus calls out to the Father for the people with whom He has shared His life and who will carry on His mission in the world. Throughout Scripture it is […]

RG Audio 032420   John 17:1-8 Have you ever embarked on a journey or project toward a certain goal only to realize the real joy and beauty wasn’t in the outcome but the journey itself? In spiritual quests, we often discover that answered prayer requests, newfound truths, fresh vision, or clarified purpose all pale in […]