John McVay
@jmcvay37.bsky.social
Nebraska born, follower of Jesus of Nazareth
Everyday we have the opportunity to witness a miracle and amazing beauty in our world, if we keep our eyes open to it.
December 21, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Everyday we have the opportunity to witness a miracle and amazing beauty in our world, if we keep our eyes open to it.
Acts of love, kindness, and charity, when done genuinely, make more of a long term impact than we realize.
December 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Acts of love, kindness, and charity, when done genuinely, make more of a long term impact than we realize.
With hard things, once you make the initial effort, they become easier.
December 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
With hard things, once you make the initial effort, they become easier.
The source of energy, God, the Logos, the Light, the Love, shown to us by Jesus – “the Word made flesh”. It is where we came from and where we will return to. And it has compassion and grace to it. We will experience this compassionate grace when we die. And we will see glimpses of it in this life.
December 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The source of energy, God, the Logos, the Light, the Love, shown to us by Jesus – “the Word made flesh”. It is where we came from and where we will return to. And it has compassion and grace to it. We will experience this compassionate grace when we die. And we will see glimpses of it in this life.
Stay connected to God. Reconnect everyday. And things will be OK. John 15:5 - “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
November 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Stay connected to God. Reconnect everyday. And things will be OK. John 15:5 - “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
When unsure of solution, put it in God’s hands. When a problem is real, and the solution does not come, put it in God’s hands, trust, wait, and watch.
November 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM
When unsure of solution, put it in God’s hands. When a problem is real, and the solution does not come, put it in God’s hands, trust, wait, and watch.
In the darkness, we must both see the light and be the light.
November 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
In the darkness, we must both see the light and be the light.
A healthy way to keep advancing towards greater achievements, is to have a system of recording accomplishments and “wins”, then looking back and reflecting on how far you have come, how amazing that is, and being thankful and content with where you are right now.
November 23, 2025 at 2:56 PM
A healthy way to keep advancing towards greater achievements, is to have a system of recording accomplishments and “wins”, then looking back and reflecting on how far you have come, how amazing that is, and being thankful and content with where you are right now.
When I sit and pray for loved ones when I am not with them in person, maybe that’s how God is in his love for us. He cannot do things for us directly, but indirectly via the mysterious power of prayer.
November 22, 2025 at 6:59 PM
When I sit and pray for loved ones when I am not with them in person, maybe that’s how God is in his love for us. He cannot do things for us directly, but indirectly via the mysterious power of prayer.
A question posed by Einstein: "I think the most important question facing humanity is, ‘Is the universe a friendly place?’ This is the first and most basic question all people must answer for themselves.
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Is the Universe Friendly?, by Albert Einstein
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November 16, 2025 at 8:17 PM
A question posed by Einstein: "I think the most important question facing humanity is, ‘Is the universe a friendly place?’ This is the first and most basic question all people must answer for themselves.
www.awakin.org/v2/read/view...
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Give kids genuine compliments. They need to hear it, it makes a big difference. It’s never too late.
November 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Give kids genuine compliments. They need to hear it, it makes a big difference. It’s never too late.
Luke 19:10 – Zacchaeus – a tax collector who had made money off the locals, a sellout, a short man, could not see Jesus – this is also symbolic. Showed his faith by climbing the sycamore tree to see Jesus, then giving much of his money away.
November 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Luke 19:10 – Zacchaeus – a tax collector who had made money off the locals, a sellout, a short man, could not see Jesus – this is also symbolic. Showed his faith by climbing the sycamore tree to see Jesus, then giving much of his money away.
The only country who has used nuclear weapons in warfare is the US. On innocent civilians in Japan. We must acknowledge this and always remember this.
October 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The only country who has used nuclear weapons in warfare is the US. On innocent civilians in Japan. We must acknowledge this and always remember this.
The song “I Just Want to Thank You Lord” moves me at church more than other songs, and seems to do the same to others in the congregation.
Thank you Lord. Been so good. Made a way. I just want to thank you Lord.
Thank you Lord. Been so good. Made a way. I just want to thank you Lord.
October 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The song “I Just Want to Thank You Lord” moves me at church more than other songs, and seems to do the same to others in the congregation.
Thank you Lord. Been so good. Made a way. I just want to thank you Lord.
Thank you Lord. Been so good. Made a way. I just want to thank you Lord.
“In Jesus name” is used often. To do things in Jesus name is trying to do the most loving thing in the situation. Trusting love, and not other emotions.
October 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
“In Jesus name” is used often. To do things in Jesus name is trying to do the most loving thing in the situation. Trusting love, and not other emotions.
Psalm 34:18 – “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he saves those whose spirits are crushed.” Be aware of anyone you/I come in contact with during the day who may be hurting. Feel for them and pray for them. God is with them.
October 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Psalm 34:18 – “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he saves those whose spirits are crushed.” Be aware of anyone you/I come in contact with during the day who may be hurting. Feel for them and pray for them. God is with them.
Plan the "wins" each day, but always be open to God’s calling that may come unexpected, and in many forms.
September 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Plan the "wins" each day, but always be open to God’s calling that may come unexpected, and in many forms.
Like Jonah, listen to God’s call on your life. Follow the nudges and things that interest and fascinate you.
September 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Like Jonah, listen to God’s call on your life. Follow the nudges and things that interest and fascinate you.
Your words and actions to live in a certain way and resist other ways will have influence. Trust in that.
September 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Your words and actions to live in a certain way and resist other ways will have influence. Trust in that.
Pray daily for people who are on your heart.
September 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Pray daily for people who are on your heart.
Our nation's leaders may not bring light around us. It is our responsibility to be the light.
"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden". - Matthew 5:14
"For there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it, if only we're brave enough to be it". - Amanda Gorman
"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden". - Matthew 5:14
"For there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it, if only we're brave enough to be it". - Amanda Gorman
August 31, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Our nation's leaders may not bring light around us. It is our responsibility to be the light.
"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden". - Matthew 5:14
"For there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it, if only we're brave enough to be it". - Amanda Gorman
"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden". - Matthew 5:14
"For there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it, if only we're brave enough to be it". - Amanda Gorman
For men, perhaps our most important role in life is to be fathers to the people in our world. Strong, loving, gentle, stern, kind, encouraging, pushing.
August 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
For men, perhaps our most important role in life is to be fathers to the people in our world. Strong, loving, gentle, stern, kind, encouraging, pushing.
I’m standing on the shoulders of prayers and faith that have come before me. Prayer changes things, and makes a difference. Pray for family members, including younger ones, and it will make a difference in their lives.
August 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I’m standing on the shoulders of prayers and faith that have come before me. Prayer changes things, and makes a difference. Pray for family members, including younger ones, and it will make a difference in their lives.
When problems or disagreements are present and right underneath the surface, they need to be addressed. They will make their presence known one way or another.
August 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
When problems or disagreements are present and right underneath the surface, they need to be addressed. They will make their presence known one way or another.
Humans need certain things to stay healthy and productive, and avoid unhealthy and self-destructive behaviors. Diet, exercise, sleep, social interactions, and sunlight. Finding a purpose and living it out. Prayer and reflection and letting the spirit of God penetrate you
August 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Humans need certain things to stay healthy and productive, and avoid unhealthy and self-destructive behaviors. Diet, exercise, sleep, social interactions, and sunlight. Finding a purpose and living it out. Prayer and reflection and letting the spirit of God penetrate you