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Kingdom Thoughts and Reflections Observations on the Bible, faith, theology, & the church in a post-Christian culture

Jan 12
Jan 12 Prodigal (Pt. One)

John Whitsett

The story of the Prodigal Son is one many of us think we know but really don’t. Jesus embedded so much truth in it to where we need to slow down and take a close look.

Jan 11
Jan 11 Have You Personally Embraced God's Providence? (10 of 10)

John Whitsett

The providence of God is a concept many of us accept generally but struggle to personalize. If that’s the case, it’s good to remember the cross.

Jan 11
Jan 11 Have You Been Welcomed Into the Father's Family? (9 of 10)

John Whitsett

There’s an archaic event that happens in Genesis 48-49 that resembles something that must take place with us if we’re going to be a part of our Heavenly Father’s family. Bewildered? Read on.

Jan 11
Jan 11 Are You Living A Life of Integrity? (8 of 10)

John Whitsett

At the end of the day, integrity is a matter of allowing God to do a work in our lives to where we aren’t partially or fractionally His but, rather, fully and completely His.

Jan 11
Jan 11 Do You Want To Be Free? (7 of 10)

John Whitsett

If I’m going to be the person I want, I must confront the truth about myself. Many people don’t want to do that. Joseph made his brothers to do so … in the interest of their restoration and healing.

Dec 2
Dec 2 Are You Willing To Face Your Past? (6 of 10)

John Whitsett

While time can erase a number of things, it can’t dim the memory and pain of a guilty conscience. Joseph’s brothers realize that when they journey to Egypt in search of grain.

Dec 2
Dec 2 How Big Is Your God? (5 of 10)

John Whitsett

The sovereignty of God is a difficult concept to define, but it’s an easy one to recognize after the fact. In this part of Joseph’s story, we see an amazing example of it.

Oct 13
Oct 13 Are you willing to wait on God? (4 of 10)

John Whitsett

How do you handle it when you find yourself immersed in circumstances you don't want and didn't choose? This part of Joseph's story gives us some helpful guidance.

Sep 22
Sep 22 Do You Know Who You Are? (3 of 10)

John Whitsett

Joseph's battle with sexual temptation highlights some principles we can apply when we face an enticement to do something that's at odds with what God wants for us.

Sep 15
Sep 15 Do You Know Why You Were Born? (2 of 10)

John Whitsett

The story of Joseph from the Old Testament is a story with an array of unbelievable plot twists. The key to overcoming the chaos lies in having a defined and settled purpose in life.

Sep 8
Sep 8 A Hero Rises (1 of 10)

John Whitsett

While the word "hero" is often tossed around casually in our society, it is frequently used in situations where it doesn't truly apply. But the life of Joseph is truly a heroic life.

Aug 26
Aug 26 Anything's Possible (Pt. 3 of 3)

John Whitsett

In the account of Jesus’ interaction with the woman at the well, he gives us insight as to how the church can engage people who are estranged from God and suspicious of organized religion.

Aug 18
Aug 18 Nobody's Perfect (Pt. 2 of 3)

John Whitsett

In the account of Jesus’ interaction with the woman at the well, he gives us insight as to how the church can engage people who are estranged from God and suspicious of organized religion.

Aug 11
Aug 11 Everybody's Welcome (Pt. 1 of 3)

John Whitsett

In the account of Jesus’ interaction with the woman at the well, he gives us insight as to how the church can engage people who are estranged from God and suspicious of organized religion.

Jul 29
Jul 29 I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life

John Whitsett

We can be lost because we don’t know the directions, or we can be lost because we don’t know the destination. Jesus says to us, “I am both.”

Jul 23
Jul 23 I Am the Light of the World

John Whitsett

In a world with no electricity, Jesus said “I am the light of the world.” There’s a great deal of content and application wrapped up in that simple phrase.

Jul 16
Jul 16 I Am the Resurrection and the Life

John Whitsett

John records seven “I Am …” statements coming from the lips of Jesus in his gospel account which speak to his unique identity and personhood. Here’s an insight into one of them.

Jun 4
Jun 4 The Direction of Faith

John Whitsett

The power of faith is not found in its essential essence, but in where it’s routed or directed. Jesus shared a little story that powerfully illustrates that fact.

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Pastor John Whitsett

I am a semi-retired pastor having served the local church for over 35 years.  God’s direction upon my life enabled my wife and I to serve in six ministry contexts in uniquely different parts of the country and gain a valuable breadth of perspective. I’ve seen the church at its alluring best, but I’ve also witnessed her unsightly humanity. I still believe deeply in her and share these thoughts and observations in hopes they’ll prove beneficial to others seeking to help her realize her possibilities.