Have you ever noticed how some days are just better than other days? Some days are easy, others are hard. Some days you hope will last forever while other days you and I hope will end as quickly as possible. There are a few simple things that you and I can do to make eachContinue reading “Simple steps to a better day”
Author Archives: Michael D Johnson
You are not alone
Dear Pastor, I want you to know that you are not alone. Indeed you and I preach and teach often that God is near. He is near to the brokenhearted, He does not leave us as orphans but comes to us, He does not leave us or forsake us*. You and I share these beautiful,Continue reading “You are not alone”
What or who do you rely on?
Let’s face it: you and I can’t do it alone. As a matter of fact, we rely on people and certain tools all the time to help us to live and to do our jobs. I imagine your phone and computer are tools right at the top of the list. Hopefully your spouse, family, andContinue reading “What or who do you rely on?”
Hope laid up for us in heaven
Dear Pastor, I want to take a moment and share some encouraging words with you. As people living in 21st century America we know that the world is filled with all manner of difficulty. As disciples of Jesus Christ we know that helping people to fall in love with Jesus and become fully devoted followersContinue reading “Hope laid up for us in heaven”
God is on the move
Dear Pastor, Thank you for availing yourself to God that His life might be known in you and through you. Thank you for availing yourself to God that He might use you to make known His gospel and build up His church. Let us remember that as we keep our eyes on Jesus, He isContinue reading “God is on the move”
In the valley
“When I climb down the mountain, And get back to my life, I won’t settle for ordinary things” -Third Day These lyrics are great words about a resolve or commitment that Moses or others might make who have met God on the mountain. It is a beautiful thing to see God in all His glory.Continue reading “In the valley”
Does your Christianity matter?
You and I will do 100 different things this week. Some of those things may have a significant impact on us personally as well as on our sphere of influence and our legacy. Other things that we do may not matter quite so much. What color toothbrush we pick out or what condiment we putContinue reading “Does your Christianity matter?”
The temptation to quit
So here is the harsh reality and the raw truth: pastors are tempted to quit, Christians are tempted to quit. The temptation is to quit trying, to quit persevering, to quit putting in so much effort when the outcome seems so pitiful. As ministers of the gospel, we are called to share God’s message withContinue reading “The temptation to quit”
You are the light of the world
Dear Christian, I want to remind you of some amazing words that Jesus spoke to His disciples 2000 years ago and even now is speaking to those who wholeheartedly believe in and follow Him: “You are the light of the world”.
God does no wrong by causing or allowing things to happen to our temporal bodies and realities
Why anything God causes or allows to happen to our temporal reality is not wrong or evil but rather part of His master plan to make His people holy. There is nothing in this life (with the exception of our souls) that will live eternally Any suffering that comes to our bodies will come toContinue reading “God does no wrong by causing or allowing things to happen to our temporal bodies and realities”