Pastors need encouragement and hope. They need comradery and support. They need prayers and affirmation. They need community. They need people to believe in them. They need to know the truth and grace of the gospel. They need to know all the promises of God. Many people have read about the tragedy that took placeContinue reading “What pastors need”
Author Archives: Michael D Johnson
Revival is available to you!
Revival seems to be in Christian circles one of two things: A series of planned services, often with outside speakers and musicians, that occurs occasionally in the life of the church A mytical, ethereal, intangible move of God’s Holy Spirit that may come one day if we can convince Him to do it and if/whenContinue reading “Revival is available to you!”
What have you been thinking about?
What have you been thinking about this morning? “I didn’t sleep well last night” “I have to deal with that thing I never addressed last week” “How will I ever get through this day” “My __________ hurts so bad” “I can’t believe that he/she _____________” “Friday is sooooo far away” “I sure hope that _____________Continue reading “What have you been thinking about?”
God is for you!
Dear Pastor, Today, you are the light of the world. Today, you are the salt of the earth. Today, the Spirit of Christ is with you. Right now, the Spirit of Jesus Christ is in you. This is not true because you like the idea of it. It is not true because if makes youContinue reading “God is for you!”
Surrounded but alone
So many people these days are alone. Surrounded by people, large “friends” lists on social media and yet still alone. The reasons for this are many. Distraction, preoccupation, busyness are at the top of the list.
Spiritual Emergency Rooms
Dear Pastor, As leaders in the church, you and I are privy to seeing a lot of brokenness, pain, and heartache. As leaders of God’s church we are on the front lines when people are brought into the spiritual emergency room. And just like in a physical emergency room, things can get messy. When peopleContinue reading “Spiritual Emergency Rooms”
Who is your cheerleader?
Dear Pastor, Who believes in you? Who is constantly telling you that you will make it, you will overcome, you will prevail? Who never stops believing in you despite your shortcomings and failures? Who reminds you that all things are possible with God and that as His child, God is working everything in your lifeContinue reading “Who is your cheerleader?”
What I need today
Do you know what you need today? Do you even know the next step to take? I find myself today (like pretty much every other day!) in need of the Lord to guide me. It is the wisdom from God that I am most in need of. What should I be thinking on today? HowContinue reading “What I need today”
When it’s okay to quit
We buy new stuff, set new goals and try new things. We try to turn over a “new page”, start a “new chapter in life” and try to become a “new me”. In all of this new stuff, we obviously have to let go of some of the old stuff. We need to quit certainContinue reading “When it’s okay to quit”
It’s the little things
Dear Pastor, Have you ever noticed that it’s the little things that seem to make your day? You know, like the one single person who went out of their way to let you know that you messed up. Or the one little text that said “You are loved. I am proud of you”. Both ofContinue reading “It’s the little things”
Pastor Michael Johnson 