Author Archives: Michael D Johnson

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”

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”

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?”

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”

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”

“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”

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”

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”.