This world has a nasty habit of stealing things. People have their joy stolen. Thieves love to come in and take your peace. I think that perhaps one of the most devious, evil and devastating thefts is that of the future. Consistently and yes even maliciously people are stealing the future from others. We stealContinue reading “Stealing the future”
Author Archives: Michael D Johnson
I went to my prayer closet…
So, I went to my prayer closet today…and heaven didn’t open with angels ascending and descending on a ladder illuminated by light and heavenly choruses of “hallelujah”. So what now?
Just trying to make it through
Every day we face opportunities, obstacles, situations, circumstance and people. And many times we find ourselves “just trying to make it through”. If we can just get through this… If we can just make it to the other side… I’m just holdin’ on right now, but this will soon be over… This too shall pass…Continue reading “Just trying to make it through”
You won’t ever measure up
We all know how hard we are on ourselves. We don’t cut ourselves much slack, but keep pushing ourselves harder and farther. We expect a lot from ourselves and seek discipline to improve ourselves and sometimes chastise ourselves when we fall short of our own expectations, hopes and dreams. And yet when things really fallContinue reading “You won’t ever measure up”
How to stay at peace in the midst of other people’s turmoil
Every day we interact with people, whether from afar or up close and personal. Each of us brings our own perspective, opinion, experience and concern to the table. One thing that many people bring with them is their anger: their soap boxes and their negative outlook on certain things. How do we as Christians standContinue reading “How to stay at peace in the midst of other people’s turmoil”
The person in front of you
What is God’s will for my life? What does God want me to be doing with my time, talents and treasure? How can I share the gospel of Jesus Christ? Who do I know that needs encouragement, help and love today? These may be questions that you ask yourself and yet often the answer toContinue reading “The person in front of you”
Practically loving people
Intentionally Proactively Not based on how I feel or how limited/imperfect I may be
Unaware
Have you noticed how unaware we are at times? We simply miss that which is before us. Many times it’s not until we look back that we are able to see that which was there. Sometimes it is the lost item we are looking for at home, other times it is the person who isContinue reading “Unaware”
Jesus died for them
No matter who you look at. No matter how different they are from you. No matter what “weird” things they like or how they dress or what language they speak, Jesus loves them. We are all so different in so many ways. Our differences often become dividing lines. We perceive and we judge. We elevateContinue reading “Jesus died for them”
What to do with other people’s perceptions of me
How do you perceive me? What do you think of me, when you see me? Do you like what you see? Do you approve? Do I meet your standards? Would you pick me to be your friend/co-worker/confidant/etc? In your thinking of me, do you admire me or loathe me? Do you think I have itContinue reading “What to do with other people’s perceptions of me”
Pastor Michael Johnson 