Good News Pickleball
Good News Pickleball combines the fastest-growing sport in America with The Gospel of Christ. Each week John Wilkerson shares how Christians can demonstrate the love of Christ while playing pickleball.
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Jan. 29, 2024
Blessed Are the Merciful
Today I'm covering the fifth Beatitude which reads, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy." Matthew 5:7 (NRSVUE) Mercy is intertwined with sin, judgment, and forgiveness. Without sin, there would be no need …
Jan. 22, 2024
Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
Today I'm covering the fourth Beatitude which reads, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." Matthew 5:6 (NRSVUE) As Christians, we've been made righteous in the eyes of God beca…
Jan. 15, 2024
Blessed Are the Meek
Today I'm covering the third Beatitude which reads, “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth." -Matthew 5:5 (NRSVUE) Meekness is often misunderstood. Modern definitions don't convey what the Biblical authors we…
Jan. 8, 2024
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
Today I'm covering the second Beatitude in Matthew 5:4 which reads, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." (NRSVUE) Mourning is something many of us don't do well. There's a misconception among Christians…
Dec. 26, 2023
Blessed Are the Poor In Spirit
This week I’m talking about Matthew 5:3 which reads, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (NRSV) Poor in spirit can refer to humility or knowing that you’re in need of God’s grace. It can a…
Dec. 21, 2023
Good News Pickleball
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States. If you haven't started playing yet, you probably know someone who does. As a Christian, I try to be like Jesus in every area of my life. When I'm on a pickleball…
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