Author Archives: Michael D Johnson

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”

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?”

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”

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”

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”