Video Update: Breakthrough and Healing
Friends,We experienced such immense breakthrough during last week's Wild at Heart Retreat. God is on the move. The healing of the human heart is happening. And as allies of this ministry, you are a part of it all!In this week's video, I want to share a glimpse into this gathering...including a time of worship with men from all over this world.Offered in love,John
Video Update: What to Do When Chaos Accelerates
Friends,I hope you're enjoying the longer days and the beauty of spring's arrival.In this week's video, I offer some counter-intuitive advice on the acceleration of chaos in the world...and how that impacts us. The big lie is that the more we know, the more we can control. But that's simply not true.In a moment like this, it's far more important to be a student of our hearts, fears, and longings. Because while we can't control the future, we can draw near to God and what he's up with us...and the world.Offered in love,John
Video Update: Abiding with God in the Chaos
Friends,Talk about furious opposites! From being in the beauty and solitude of the desert last week to recording this week's video from an Atlanta airport car rental center where I'm running late for an event.It's not as easy to experience communion with God in the chaos of delayed flights and pressure, but we can choose to stay in God and release everything to him...no matter the situation or setting.Offered in Love,John
Video Update: The Healing Power of Nature
Hi Friends,I think you're going to enjoy the unique location of this week's video. It's the perfect setting to talk about the difference in deserts and space stations. The contrast between the two illuminates our need to regularly get out of the artificial and immerse ourselves in the natural world. I also share a simple exercise for how you can have more immersive experiences.Offered in love,John
Video Update: The Wrong Question About a Busy Life
Hi Friends,Spring is finally here in Colorado. Yeah, there's still the occasional snow, but Spring is here and I couldn't be happier.Over the past several weeks, I've been doing a ton of interviews around the release of my new book—Experience Jesus. Really. While every conversation is unique, I often get asked some variation of this question: How do I fit more of Jesus into my already busy life? The counter-intuitive answer is we have to start with Jesus, and everything else in our day must bow to that. I share what that looks like in this week's video.Offered in love,John
The Seductive Lie of Control & a Peek into My Office
John's Weekly Video Update
Hi Friends,I want to share a bit about life here in my office. It's where I record many of these weekly messages, and it's also where we filmed the Experience Jesus. Really. video series. I'll tell you how you can watch them for free.I also have some fatherly council on the seductive lie that knowing is security...or that it somehow gives us more control over our lives. It's a false sense of well-being that isn't helpful in our journey to becoming ordinary mystics.Offered in love,John
The Hidden Danger in Seeking Approval
John's Weekly Video Update
Friends,I have a personal story to share that happened this week during the release of my new book, Experience Jesus. Really. But before I do, I want to thank you for your encouragement and help in launching this profound message. So back to my story. In this week's video, I share how Jesus rescued me from the poison chalice of this world. It's a timely reminder about how essential it is to continually turn to Jesus and center our identity in him alone.Offered in love,John
What Most People Are Missing in Their Faith
John's Weekly Video Update
Friends,The transition to longer days and more sun is taking place here in Colorado. And I love it!I also love that Experience Jesus. Really. releases this Tuesday, March 4th! It is so much more than a book launch. This a beautiful Kingdom invitation into the refuge, strength, and wonder of God that will prove a lifeline to countless people. In this week's video, I share more about that as well as announce a special March 4th livestream I hope you can join us for.Offered in love,John
Choosing What’s Hard—And Why It Matters
John's Weekly Video Update
Friends,In this week's video, I'll let you in on my version of a winter cold plunge. It has to do with the practice of choosing to do difficult things. This runs so counter to our culture's pursuit of instant gratification. It shifts the focus from what we want to do to what we need to do. And it changes us for the better.Offered in love,John
Why I Gave Up Dark Chocolate for 30 Days
John's Weekly Video Update
Friends,In this week's video, I'll let you in on a 30-day fast I've been doing—and more importantly, why. When Jesus invites us to fast from something, it's never to deprive or torment us but to surface the deeper reasons we're using it so we can invite Jesus into those places within us.Maybe he has something for you to let go of for a while.Offered in love,JohnP.S. Please don't post these videos on social media. Thank you!