Where would the church be, where would the world be, where would you be, without pastors? This is a sad and scary thought: in some circles, it seems that there are fewer men and women receiving the call into ministry. And where exactly would the church be without pastors? Of course, we can all nameContinue reading “A world without pastors?”
Author Archives: Michael D Johnson
Practicing the Presence of God
Dear follower of Christ, may these words be a prayer and a commitment that you and I make to honor God and to acknowledge His presence in our midst and in our very souls. Let us practice the presence of God daily and thereby revere Him and avail ourselves to Him for His purposes: HereContinue reading “Practicing the Presence of God”
I have chosen you
Dear Pastor, please take time to slowly and carefully read through these comments that I wrote down after my devotion time today. I believe these words represent the heart of God as revealed in His Word and His activity in the world. Remember that these words are for you and the flock that you shepherd.Continue reading “I have chosen you”
Graciously speaking and living truth in a mixed-up world
This world is full of sin. And shame. And sadness. And brokenness. And the list goes on. God took on flesh and stepped into this world. Jesus came and lived a sinless life as a perfect example and demonstration of the holy love of the Father. Jesus died a sinless death, taking our sin andContinue reading “Graciously speaking and living truth in a mixed-up world”
The hard part of pastoring
How can we possibly pick which part of pastoring is hard and which part is “easy”? And yet I would like to address just briefly the hard part of not just interacting with people in a casual or conversational way but in an intentional and spiritual way. When people come to pastors with their problemsContinue reading “The hard part of pastoring”
Are you living holy?
Isn’t it amazing to know that the Creator God of the universe loves you and i and has made a way for us to be forgiven of our sins, delivered from all guilt and shame and cleansed of all unrighteousness?! Various things that I have said to other people have been harsh, unkind, disingenuous, deceitful,Continue reading “Are you living holy?”
The hope for the church is as great as the promises of God
There are so many obstacles, hurdles and difficult circumstances facing the church today. It has been easy for many to give up hope for the church. Whether we look at statistics, trends or personal stories it would seem that the church is facing a difficult path. Fear and pessimism are rampant these days and soContinue reading “The hope for the church is as great as the promises of God”
The hope for the church is as great as the promises of God
There are so many obstacles, hurdles and difficult circumstances facing the church today. It has been easy for many to give up hope for the church. Whether we look at statistics, trends or personal stories it would seem that the church is facing a difficult path. Fear and pessimism are rampant these days and soContinue reading “The hope for the church is as great as the promises of God”
The hope for the church is as great as the promises of God
There are so many obstacles, hurdles and difficult circumstances facing the church today. It has been easy for many to give up hope for the church. Whether we look at statistics, trends or personal stories it would seem that the church is facing a difficult path. Fear and pessimism are rampant these days and soContinue reading “The hope for the church is as great as the promises of God”
Where God is leading
Dear pastor, I want to share with you briefly the wonderful destination we are headed for as the church of Jesus Christ, His body, the people of faith whom God is turning into a kingdom and people of priests. The church is so much more than an institution or an organization with plans and programsContinue reading “Where God is leading”
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