Video Update: Kingdoms At War
Friends,In this little series on the vine-and-branch relationship we were designed for, I've been focusing on the ways God nourishes, guides, protects, and loves us. Now I need to remind you that the enemy is always trying to orchestrate your downfall—both kingdoms are at work. There's provision for that too.In love, John
August 14, 2026
Video Update: Don't Wait
Friends,The last couple of weeks, I've been reflecting on our need and God's intention and design for us to receive nourishment, guidance, protection, and healing. This week I want to offer a bit of practical advice. It's the simplest counsel of all.In love, John
August 7, 2026
Video Update: Giving Up
Friends,As I talked about last week, we are needy people—nobody gets a pass. The solution isn't to just "add God on"; often we're also being invited to set something down. Is God holding out on us, or is there something deeper and richer in process?In love, John
July 31, 2026
Video Update: What Matters Most
Friends,From a distance, lots of folks seem to be doing amazing—everything looks so good. But when you sit with people, you see a different story.The human predicament isn't something anybody gets to bypass. So who are the ones really flourishing?In love, John
July 24, 2026
Video Update: Reserves
Friends,How are you doing? Here's a little test that will tell the true story. I promise you, whatever is revealed, the good news is that God knows what you're contending with and what to do about it.In love, John
July 17, 2026
Video Update: Summer
Friends,I am a summer person—I absolutely love it—and every year that comes with some kind of personal agenda for joy. But it's been fascinating to watch God's activity around my summer desires and plans as he surfaces the things that need his care before I can really enter into the joy.In love, John
July 10, 2026
Video Update: I Don't Care
Friends,Time for another confession, and I think you can probably relate—you're exhausted, and "I don't care" starts coming out of your mouth. The stakes might be low when it comes to potato chips, but what about when that creeps into relationships or decision-making?In love, John
July 3, 2026
Video Update: Big Or Small?
Friends,This week we're talking about the World Cup. ️Let me describe the scene (for those of you who don't care!), share what I've been noticing about the human heart, and offer an invitation to slow down and ask yourself a particular question.In love,John
June 26, 2026
Video Update: Three Things
Friends,I've got three things to put in front of you this week: a lovely new Pause app offering, upcoming resource deals, and a different way to listen to audiobooks.In love, John
June 19, 2026
Video Update: Don't Just Assume
Friends,Today I've got something helpful that will make a big difference in getting free of what you've been up against this week. Even the relational stuff that's been nagging you. (Just me?)In love, John
June 12, 2026
Video Update: When You Hit The Wall
Friends,Why am I sitting on my back steps doing garden stuff when I "should" be working?Your soul wants to tell you how it's doing and what kind of care it needs. But you've got to pay attention—and you do have a choice.In love,John
June 5, 2026
Video Update: Not A Luxury
Friends,For most of us, self-care feels like a luxury, something we squeeze in now and then when there's a spare ten minutes. We treat our life in God the same way. If we can agree that "How do I fit God into a really busy schedule?" is the wrong question, what's the approach that's going to produce the life in God we really want?In love, John
May 29, 2026
Video Update: Press Through
Friends,Today I want to offer some encouragement for when you bump up against resistance in your practices. It's not just you, and it doesn't mean you're blowing it. In fact, the resistance is how you grow your strength.In love, John
May 22, 2026
Video Update: Asking, Listening, And Following
Friends,I want to circle back to something I shared a couple weeks ago about asking God what we need. Here's my latest story of listening and following (and maybe a little arguing).I've also got a couple of event announcements: the lottery for the October Ladder of Love event is open through May 19, and a few more Homecoming tickets have been made available, so grab them if you haven't had a chance yet!In love, John
May 15, 2026
Video Update: Our Full-Blown Affair
Friends,We're more shaped by the world than we know, and each generation has its own particular battle to fight with its culture. This week I've been thinking about one of ours. Confession time!In love, John
May 8, 2026
Video Update: Everybody Gets to Play
Friends,Today I've got a bit of Wild at Heart history and a fun announcement for you. When God is moving, everyone has a role. We've just released something new to make getting in on the action a bit more accessible!In love, John
May 1, 2026
Video Update: Ask God What You Need
Friends,Have you noticed you don't always know what your soul needs? Here's a quick story from the week of Jesus showing me something I didn't expect. It wasn't nature this time!In Love,John
April 24, 2026
Video Update: Get Out!
Friends,It's time for my annual exhortation to get yourself outside! For so many reasons.Here's what I'm noticing today.In love, John
April 17, 2026
Video Update: Do You Follow?
Friends,What's it look like to live in the "season" of resurrection rather than move right on to the next thing? Here are a few thoughts (and current stories!) about not just believing in Jesus but about the beauty of truly following him in the resurrection Life we just celebrated.In love, John
April 10, 2026
Video Update: Not Just a Weekend
Friends,As we participate in Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday this weekend, we don't just want to mark a historical event and express gratitude (though we do those things). Here's what I encourage you to consider.In love,John
April 3, 2026