by James Metsger | Jun 30, 2020 | Blog, VAST
Good News for When you Blow It By James Metsger “But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.” (1 John 2:1) I’ve blown it. I’ve lost my temper after committing to never again lose my temper. I’ve daydreamed of the good life...
by James Metsger | Jun 23, 2020 | Blog, VAST
Don’t Do It By James Metsger My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. (1 John 2:1) Many people believe the author of 1 John was an old man when he wrote this letter. He was likely your grandpa’s age. I like grandpas....
by James Metsger | Jun 16, 2020 | Blog, VAST
Hand It Over By James Metsger If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:8-9) I’m not exactly sure when it...
by James Metsger | Jun 9, 2020 | VAST, Blog
God is Light By James Metsger This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. (1 John 1:5) I don’t want to give you the impression I grew up in a cave, but the people who claimed me on their taxes...
by James Metsger | Jun 2, 2020 | Blog, VAST
Joy Addict By James Metsger | June 2nd, 2020 And we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete. (1 John 1:4) I’m addicted to joy, so it should come as no surprise that I pursue it at great cost. Just this last week, I can think of any number of decisions...
by James Metsger | May 26, 2020 | Blog, VAST
A Place at the Table By James Metsger That which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. (1 John 1:2) One day a friend called me and asked,...
