Let’s talk about Nicodemus.
Not that Nicodemus. I’m not talking about the fellow in John 3, who came to Jesus at night. I’m talking about the town named after him, in northern Kansas. In 1877, a few families settled in this remote part of a remote state. They named their fair city after the Pharisee who was made famous by his encounter with Christ. Perhaps the most famous words of Scripture were spoken to him.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).
The early settlers of Kansas thought so highly of John 3:16 that they named their town after Nicodemus. Today, the town boasts a population of 14 people. But the legacy lives on.
This is a testament to the power of one Bible verse. And one man who relentlessly followed Jesus.
Recovery Step: Live a life worth remembering.
Author: Mark Denison
Mark and Beth Denison, married for 36 years, launched There’s Still Hope as a national movement to call men and women into lives of sexual integrity. Their ministry offers 90-day recovery plans for addicts and one-on-one and group coaching for addicts and their spouses. TSH also produces resources for pastors and churches to confront the porn epidemic that is destroying so many lives.
Dr. Denison was a senior pastor for over 30 years, NBA chaplain, and board chairman at Houston Baptist University three times. With a Master’s Degree in Addiction Recovery, Mark is a certified PSAP and active member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
Mark has written four books on recovery: Porn in the Pew, 365 Days to Sexual Integrity, A 90-Day Recovery Guide, and 40 Days to Porn-Free Living. His latest book, Jesus on the 12 Steps, will be released later this year.
