If you have ever visited, been a part of our livestream, or heard our sermons on the radio, there is something that John says every single week. From the front, I read from the NIV Bible. If you would like to follow along in the same Bible that I am using, we have some in the rows and a stack in the back. If you do not own a Bible, please take one with you. It is yours to keep. We will always give...  Read More

When asked which commandment was most important, Jesus did not hesitate. “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” (Mark 12:30-31)As Christians, we instinctively know that loving God is our main job. How could we not love the...  Read More

The Bible has many insightful verses about God’s instruction on how to consider “one another.” You cannot read these verses and not be humbled at how great His love is for us. We are to share each other’s burdens.“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ.” - Galatians 6:2Encourage and build each other up.“Therefore, encourage one another and build each other...  Read More

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “forgiveness”? Most likely, you are thinking about a time when someone hurt you. Maybe it is something that just recently happened, or maybe it’s something that happened long ago. As humans, it is incredibly easy to get caught up in past hurts, even easier to hold onto them, and easier still to take those hurts and allow them to tur...  Read More

Being Devoted: Devoted is an adjective describing someone or something characterized by strong loyalty, deep affection, or intense dedication to a person, cause, or activity. It implies a steadfast commitment—structuring your time and energy around someone or something rather than just participating when it is convenient (Merriam-Webster).One Another: The Cambridge Dictionary defines "one another"...  Read More

Every week, when I preach to a congregation, I tell whoever is listening that my name is John Thomason and that I am the lead minister here at Buckeye. It is repetitive, and those who know me say, " Yes, we know your name, and we know your position at the church.” So the question is, why do I say it every single week? This answer is multifaceted, and I pray it will help explain the why. First, her...  Read More

When I think of charm and beauty, I think of a Beauty Pageant. Not many people know this, but I was in a Miss Teen Pageant when I was in High School.  I also took modeling classes.  They taught us poise, charm, beauty with a purpose, emphasizing grace, leadership and making a difference.  I used to think that beauty was an outward thing, but as I got older, I learned that beauty is inward.  Your c...  Read More

More often than not, I would rather sit and listen to my dad talk—about his time as a missionary, his childhood, or the many people he’s met. He is a man full of wisdom, and God has used him in so many amazing ways. I’m always wanting to see him and hear from him. But just like in the story of Mary and Martha, life still has to be lived. I have responsibilities. I have a job. I don’t get to spend ...  Read More

Depending on when and where you have attended a church service, you will see many different people in many different outfits, representing many different cultures.  We know that the house of the Lord is for all and all are welcome, but we have some thoughts and traditions that we love. I know when I see those beautiful, ornate hats on an Easter morning, it tells me that someone has come dressed to...  Read More

Hello everyone,     This is a man out of his mind. As I say in my digital discipleship videos, which are called “A Man Out of his mind”. The whole point of this comes from 2 Corinthians 5:13, If we are 'out of our mind,' as some say, it is for God. Many have had many questions about why John does what he does in ministry, and I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to share the reason behind...  Read More

Can you even imagine? I can't. I think I would be speechless just like Mary was at first, but then when she hears what the angel says she doesn't doubt, not for one second. “For the word of God will never fail.”  Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” And then the angel left her. Luke 1:37-38 NLTBut don't miss the words of Gabriel " the word of ...  Read More

In just three short verses, we see through the prophetess Anna, a model of perseverance, devotion in prayer, thankfulness and joyful boldness.  Widowed after only seven years of marriage, Anna spent the rest of her life dedicated entirely to God, in the temple day and night, worshipping, fasting & praying.The world might have seen Anna as an insignificant elderly widow, but God saw a woman whose f...  Read More