Jon Hathorn

“Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up…” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Have you ever been to an airport and looked around and studied the people? I have! There are… Continue Reading Entitled

In the movies and even in my favorite TV show ever, The Andy Griffith Show, going to the lake was a big deal. Cold Fried Chicken was usually a staple.… Continue Reading At the Lake

“For it is by Grace that you are saved….” Ephesians 2:8 “It’s too hot!” “The car has a scratch!”   “My favorite shirt is in the laundry!” “The ATM was out… Continue Reading First Word Problems

She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. Luke 10:39 Have you ever had a time where you just needed someone to… Continue Reading At His Feet

“Fix your eyes upon Jesus…..“ Hebrews 12:2 When I was growing up in Stockton there were a couple of “ALL YOU CAN EAT” places. One was The Viking Hus, which… Continue Reading Buffets? Five Star Restaurants

“Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy,” Rev. 1:3 My wife is a champion master of assembling IKEA products.  Why is she so good – because… Continue Reading By The Book

“Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.”  Hebrews 10:23 When someone buys chicken nuggets, they almost always… Continue Reading Chicken Nuggets Promises

 “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32 Hospitals are different. I’m not talking about the building, but the… Continue Reading Expectations of Bedside Manner

“An argument started among them…” Luke 9:46 Arguments, disappointments, conflict, and challenging individuals. Disagreements can hurt and stand in the way of peace with God and others. Not a good… Continue Reading Disagreements

“And do not forget to do good and to share with others…” Hebrews 16:1 People give all sorts of things to people. Sometimes things that are broken and not working,… Continue Reading True Generosity

“Can a man hide himself in secret places so that I cannot see him? Declares the Lord.” Jeremiah 23:23 When I was growing up, we used to go to the park… Continue Reading When God Shows Up

“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord….” I Peter 3:15     At the end of a championship game in college or professional sports, to me the viewing is not… Continue Reading Using Your Platform