Graystone Church – Jonathan Howes

By Jonathan Howes, Lead Pastor, Graystone Church

A meeting with God

As a small boy growing up in South Mississippi, I spent the majority of my summer vacations shirtless and shoeless.  We only had three channels of the TV and video games had yet to be invented (I’m old.), so I was pretty much outside from dawn to dusk.

By Jonathan Howes, Lead Pastor, Graystone Church

What will Heaven be like?

What will Heaven be like?
By Jonathan Howes
Lead Pastor
Graystone Church

I often think about Heaven.  Some of my favorite people are there right now.  And I believe through faith in Jesus Christ that I will go to Heaven after death and be reunited with my loved ones.

By Jonathan Howes, Lead Pastor, Graystone Church

How to win life’s battles

How to win life’s battles
By Jonathan Howes
Lead Pastor
Graystone Church

One of my favorite stories in the Bible is the story of David and Goliath.  It’s a great underdog story.  You have Goliath who is a grown man and experienced fighting champion.  He is almost ten feet tall.   It’s hard to describe how big and strong he was. 

Jonathan Howes, Lead Pastor, Graystone Church

Peace on Earth?

For me personally, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year.  It’s an opportunity to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 

By Jonathan Howes, Lead Pastor, Graystone Church

Should Christians fear terrorists?

Should Christians fear terrorists?
By Jonathan Howes
Lead Pastor
Graystone Church

I, like many of you, was shocked when I heard of the recent terror attacks in Paris, France on Friday, November 13, 2015.  My heart and prayers go out to the family and friends of the innocent victims and the entire country of France. 

By Jonathan Howes, Lead Pastor, Graystone Church

The hitchhiker story

The hitchhiker story
By Jonathan Howes
Lead Pastor
Graystone Church

You are driving in your car through downtown Lawrenceville, and you see a guy with long hair and sandals hitchhiking on the side of the road. 

By Jonathan Howes, Lead Pastor, Graystone Church

Why does God allow trials to happen in our lives?

Why does God allow trials to happen in our lives?
By Jonathan Howes
Lead Pastor Graystone Church

Do you ever wonder why God allows trials to happen in our lives?  As Christians, shouldn’t we be immune to pain and suffering? 

By Jonathan Howes, Lead Pastor, Graystone Church

The Good Life

The good life
By Jonathan Howes
Lead Pastor
Graystone Church

I believe that everyone wants to live “The Good Life”.  We want to make the most of our time here on earth.  We want to enjoy our lives and have fun. 

How big is your God?

How big is your God?
By Jonathan Howes
Lead Pastor
Graystone Church

Earlier this year, my wife and I had the opportunity to go hiking in the Big Basin Redwoods State Park outside of San Jose, California.