Author Archives: Michael D Johnson

Am I effective and productive?

Sometimes I think it becomes far too easy to be distracted and preoccupied with thoughts about wanting to be productive and effective rather than to just put our hand to the work.  What I mean is this: we spend time analyzing our work, we think about and discuss our mission, vision and goals, we critiqueContinue reading “Am I effective and productive?”

Overcoming doubts, weaknesses and insecurities

Dear Pastor, Do you ever struggle with the idea that you don’t have what it takes? Do you ever think that you should not be the person others come to, when they have questions about God and the Bible and spiritual matters? Do you think, “I’m not right for this” or “I’m not good enoughContinue reading “Overcoming doubts, weaknesses and insecurities”

Life and Christianity are so much easier in theory or on paper

Very often we know the things we ought to do. It’s not that we need to read a book, consult a teacher or attend a seminar to find out. We already know many of the things we should be doing. We should spend less than we make, we should eat right, we should exercise, weContinue reading “Life and Christianity are so much easier in theory or on paper”

Taking a breath when anger/rage is crouching at your door

Sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it. Genesis 4:7 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 Lord, please help me to know what this situation is about andContinue reading “Taking a breath when anger/rage is crouching at your door”

What is keeping you from coming to Christ and His church?

In this life there are many things that end up changing or blocking our plans. I remember one time when my wife and I were trying to go to visit a new church but every single road that we took had an accident or construction on it. We ended up going to a different churchContinue reading “What is keeping you from coming to Christ and His church?”

The most important thing in my life

Dear friend,  I want to share with you the most important thing in my life. My relationship with Jesus Christ is the best and most significant thing in all of my life. When I met Jesus I was just a child but I had already developed such a temper and exhibited such selfishness and angerContinue reading “The most important thing in my life”

The gospel, the good news

Here is the gospel of Jesus Christ: Jesus has already paid the price for every debt you have, every sin you’ve committed and every mistake you will ever make Jesus has already come up with the plan and is working that we might be saved and sanctified completely God is sourcing and supplying everything weContinue reading “The gospel, the good news”