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”
Author Archives: Michael D Johnson
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”
Wretched, poor, blind and pitiful
This world is full of many different things and many different people. There are many things I like (hiking, running, coffee, doughnuts, etc) but there are also many things that I don’t like (Pepsi, sticky tables, fingers on a chalkboard, and more). If we are honest, then we must admit that at times there areContinue reading “Wretched, poor, blind and pitiful”
Pride and the battle strategy of the Devil
Pride is something that comes upon us by way of stealth and a sneak attack. It comes in little snatches of a thought. The whisper of an idea. The simple notion that either some personal offense has been committed against you or sometimes even deadlier: the hint of an idea that you really are doingContinue reading “Pride and the battle strategy of the Devil”
The utter devastation of sin
May I remind you of something you may know in theory, in conscience or in intellect but that I would desire that you know in the depths of your heart and soul? Sin is destructive. Sin is devastating. Sin is a black hole of guilt and shame. Sin is an abysmal place of agreement withContinue reading “The utter devastation of sin”
Where the Spirit of the Lord is
Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom. Where is the Spirit of the Lord? Is there a place where He is not? Where can you go to flee from His presence? Whether you are on the far side of the sea, in the heights or the depths, God is there. So whyContinue reading “Where the Spirit of the Lord is”
Pastor Michael Johnson 