John-David Culbertson

Nice vs. Useful

I began reading “Deep & Wide” by Andy Stanley this morning. What I’ve read so far has been really good. In the opening section of the book, Stanley tells the story of how his church, North Point Community Church came to exist. I would highly recommend reading the story, but make sure you find anContinue reading “Nice vs. Useful”

We Should Remember – A Song for Good Friday

I’ll keep this post super short. Easter is a reminder, a celebration of the day Jesus Awoke from the grave. This is what distinguishes Him, He died for us and conquered death. While Sunday is the celebration of the resurrection, today is the remembrance of His death. Listen to this song, reflect on the words.Continue reading “We Should Remember – A Song for Good Friday”

Just Another Sunday Morning

Interesting fact…did you know that the first White House Easter Egg Roll was held at the White House today in 1877? In 1877, April 2 was the Monday before Easter, kicking off Holy Week. There are all sorts of theories on where the traditions of Eggs and Bunnies come from as it relates to Easter,Continue reading “Just Another Sunday Morning”

New Music – April Edition

Music is an important part of who I am and a large part of how I express my faith and love for God. I spend a lot of time listening to music, playing, and singing. iTunes tracks how many times you play individual songs, I have one song, “Ruin Me,” by Jeff Johnson that hasContinue reading “New Music – April Edition”

It’s Time to Wash Feet

Why do you go to church? The question is one that most of could answer with very little thought in 5-10 seconds. Many of us could certainly provide a more thoughtful answer if we needed to, probably one steeped in tradition (our faith ancestry) and theology (our beliefs about God). We could tell all about howContinue reading “It’s Time to Wash Feet”

How reading Leviticus is like doing Student Ministry…

I am working on a reading plan right now and currently my Old Testament reading has me in Leviticus. A lot of times, Leviticus and Numbers are the books we grip about when we try to read through the Bible. They are treated as a necessary part of reading through the Bible, read grudgingly becauseContinue reading “How reading Leviticus is like doing Student Ministry…”

This Sunday Morning

A prayer for this morning, “God, you are amazing! Your works are incomprehensibly full of grace and your Word is unmeasurably rich. I am weak and undeserving, easily distracted and constantly wandering away from you. But I pray that this morning you would hold me fast, teach me through your spoken Word and through song.Continue reading “This Sunday Morning”

Month 10, Month 44, and Month 60 – Reflections on Being Blessed

I have been at FBC Monahans for 10 months on Friday. In someways it seem like I got here yesterday and in someways it feels like I’ve been here forever. As always, the first year has a steep learning curve, but I’ve started to get settled in. In addition to marking 10 months at FBC,Continue reading “Month 10, Month 44, and Month 60 – Reflections on Being Blessed”