St. John’s Park Slope

Unlike every other lord who demands everything and gives you nothing, this Lord has already given everything…

When you catch sight of the love that took the lowest seat for you—not to get anything from you, but to give everything for your sake—something in you begins to shift…

What better day than the Sabbath—the day that remembers God’s mighty and deliverance—for someone to rise?

The cross is where the full force of holy love confronted the world’s sin—and did not turn aside…

Listen to Pastor Chris Tuttle’s sermon at St. John’s Park Slope

The faith Jesus gives us frees us to give, stills our fears, and leaves tomorrow in God’s hands…

Christ didn’t wait for me to grow out of my self-concern.

He died for me in the middle of it.

And even though I return to it again and again—

he loves me still…

Jesus doesn’t tell these stories to explain away unanswered prayer. He tells them to anchor us in who God is—when the silence shakes our trust.

Jesus didn’t wait for us to be focused, quiet, and full of devotion. He came while we were still anxious, distracted, and fuming over someone else’s behavior. It was when we were furthest from where we should’ve been – that he drew near…

While we were busy drawing lines, Christ crossed the road to reach us…