Pastor T.J. Conwell

The ramblings of a modern day pastor and husband.

  • Respond Accordingly

    Respond Accordingly

    The intimacy Jesus shared with the disciples in the Upper Room was not the be all – end all event of the evening. As they departed, they entered the Mount of Olives (see John 18) where Jesus would eventually be arrested and hauled away like a common criminal by the…

  • Open Communication

    Open Communication

    Prayer: An open line of communication gifted to us by Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit, because of Jesus Christ’s resurrection. Truly, there is NO other tool more powerful for the church today, and we must ensure that we are using it appropriately, powerfully, and with the intention…

  • Joy is Available

    Joy is Available

    If we had to rate the emotions that we all experience, it is probably not a stretch to say that we all experience moments of sadness quite frequently. From being disappointed by an outcome, to a failed relationship, to a struggle in our finances, or even where we are with…

  • He Already Knew!

    He Already Knew!

    Receiving difficult news can affect us in many ways. For some it may cause anger, for others grief, and even for others a deep sense of loss and mourning that is simply, unshakeable. Jesus knew the Disciples would feel all of these emotions in reaction to His news of departing…

  • Hated by the World

    Hated by the World

    It is very easy to feel alone, to struggle with acceptance, or to think that all is lost in a world that is determined to shut God out of it. But consider this: Jesus never said that hope is lost – it’s actually quite the opposite! He told us to…

  • Wisdom

    Wisdom

    Wisdom comes in different forms and from many directions. Sometimes we hear it in a song, other times in a familiar story, and sometimes from a direct Word of God that simply cannot be mistaken. The always present challenge is will we recognize it when we hear it, and then…