Articles by Dr. John Goetsch

The Spirit of Truth
Why is the Holy Spirit the most misunderstood Person of the triune God?
Our Submission: God’s Supply
Do you trust God enough today to obey Him? He’s not trying to trick you; He means what He says. “If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land” (Isaiah 1:19).
The Difference Between Impressing or Impacting Your Community
God has not called us to impress our city. He has called us to impact our city! How can you turn your world upside down?
Preach the Word
When God called me to preach, I knew I had very little to offer God, but I knew that His Word was powerful and could change lives forever. I have asked God to let my preaching be dominated with His Word, rather than my opinion, my advice, or my experiences.
The Great Omission
Recently, a gentleman took issue with an article I wrote on the subject of Calvinism. In the course of our discussion, I said, “Look, smarter people than us have debated this issue for years without convincing the other side. It seems that a lot of time is spent on the internet and in blogs criticizing and arguing...”
Do You Love Me?
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It was August of 1973, next to me was a young lady that I had been dating for three years. We were talking about a variety of things when out of the clear blue came a question I was definitely unprepared to answer. “John, do you love me?” she asked inquisitively. While we had been dating for three years, the “love” word had not yet been spoken.
Investing Time
In life there is nothing more consistent than the passing of time. We attempt to slow it down and even at times make it stand still, but it is undeterred, steadily marching onward. Benjamin Franklin said, “Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time; for that’s the stuff life is made of.” What on your "to-do" list will make it into eternity?