Michael D Johnson

Another Monday

Another Monday Now what? Spring break has come and gone. The adventures were had, the experiences enjoyed and the memories formed. Now back to life. Back to the to-do list, back to the expectations, hopes, dreams, and fears. We put life “on hold” for a week, but it still waited for us to return. WillContinue reading “Another Monday”

How God entirely sanctifies His children

How God entirely sanctifies His children Many people object to the word “entire” in the doctrine of entire sanctification. Others work diligently to convince people of the process of sanctification or the personal efforts/accomplishments of the individual necessary for sanctification. I want to examine that sanctification is entire, instantaneous and by grace through faith alone.

Teaching and preaching with authority

Dear Pastor, What good is it for us to preach and teach the people of God if we do it with nothing more than human words, opinions, and stories? The Bible says that Jesus taught as one with authority. The people woke up and took notice that something was different about Jesus’ teaching. I onceContinue reading “Teaching and preaching with authority”

The devastation of distraction

Distracted driving results these days in thousands of fatalities per year. Distracted parenting results in exasperated children who feel unloved, unimportant and unwanted. Distracted living is a strategic trap the devil is using to destroy families, churches, and faith.

The Power of the Creator, The Authority of the King

Dear Pastor, Today and this week you and I get the privilege of going about our Father’s work! We are invited to participate in kingdom living and kingdom serving. What we are doing is so much more than leading meetings, organizing events or planning ministries. We are operating as agents of the Lord’s grace andContinue reading “The Power of the Creator, The Authority of the King”

The Lord, Mighty in Power, Mighty to Save

The Lord is mighty to save. He is able. His arm is not too short. He is powerful. He is majestic. He is mighty. The Lord reigns. The Lord is sovereign. Everything is under His feet. He rules and reigns over everything. Anything that takes place is because He allows it and nothing takes placeContinue reading “The Lord, Mighty in Power, Mighty to Save”

Becoming saints, elders and people of great faith

How do we become more than we have been? How do we become something new, something better, something different? Do you know that there is a call on your life, for you to be a conqueror, an overcomer, a victor? You are called to live more than a status quo, half-way, lukewarm, so-so kind ofContinue reading “Becoming saints, elders and people of great faith”

You are a child of the King!

Dear Pastor, Remember this day whose you are! You are a child of the King. You are a co-heir with Christ Jesus. All that the Father has is yours. You and I are to rule and reign with God over all creation. We are invited to live in His presence all the days of ourContinue reading “You are a child of the King!”

Give God your junk

“Encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called “Today,” so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin…Today if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts” Hebrews 3:13 &15 Dear Christian, I want to encourage you today. I want to impart to you courageContinue reading “Give God your junk”

Doing what matters

Dear Pastor, Thank you so much for doing what matters. In this life, there are things that are fun, annoying, distracting, temporary, difficult, rewarding and much more, but you and I both know that what you are doing really matters. You are investing in eternity. You are keeping your eyes on the unseen rather thanContinue reading “Doing what matters”