What you do and what you say today can have eternal implications. Maybe in your life, maybe in someone else’s. Have you ever considered the weight of our lives? So often we think about how the events, circumstances, relationships and feelings that swirl in our lives effect and affect us, but what about how ourContinue reading “Eternal Implications”
Author Archives: Michael D Johnson
What the world needs now
It’s that time again. You know, when men and women begin to politic and proclaim what they believe about something, because they are certain that their particular political convictions are the hope of America. The rhetoric, the campaigning, the promises, the slogans. All of this and more has begun as the presidential hopefuls seek toContinue reading “What the world needs now”
Discouragement and defeat? Or more than conquerors?
Doubt. Fear. Accusation. Loneliness. Being misunderstood. Being maligned and slandered. Forgotten. Forsaken. Worry. All of these are the waves of defeat and the fiery darts of the enemy that are leveled at God’s children everywhere. Mondays seem to be full of these crashing waves. But then again so do other days. Especially those days whenContinue reading “Discouragement and defeat? Or more than conquerors?”
God rescues and delivers those who believe and ask. Have you let Him?
The power of words
“You are ugly.” – “You are beautiful.” – “There is hope.” – “All is lost.” – “I love you.” – “It is finished.” These are all words. These words mean something. Indeed all words mean something. What we say (and how we say it) has the power to bring hope and meaning to people’s lives. Our words also have power toContinue reading “The power of words”
We get to choose
No matter what you do today, the fact is that it you had a choice in it. It’s true. Every day, every moment, we get to choose. And we do choose. You might object and say, “No, I didn’t get to choose whether or not this or that happened to me” and that may be true,Continue reading “We get to choose”
Leading others to change
Can I share something with you that I believe will tremendously help you as a leader? All behavioral modification is self-chosen. What I mean is this: “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink”. In leadership we are constantly seeking to help people improve, discover a better path, realize theirContinue reading “Leading others to change”
The joy of the Lord is my strength
Can I tell you that truly the joy of the Lord is my strength! This is a Bible verse and a true one. It is also my testimony. And it is also my proclamation of faith. Let me explain. In the Bible we read that Nehemiah encouraged the people not to mourn over the wordsContinue reading “The joy of the Lord is my strength”
There’s not enough room!
I can’t make it fit! Ugh…Argh…Grunt…Push There are times in life that no matter how hard you push, what angle you take, what tools you use, it just seems that you can’t make something fit. It could be a suitcase you are trying to fit in the trunk as you get ready to head outContinue reading “There’s not enough room!”
No compromise
Life is full of compromises. When you are trying to figure out a place to go eat with your spouse, you compromise. This compromise makes us self-sacrificing in our love. As you decide on an appropriate plan of action for your work project, you compromise. This compromise makes us team-players. When seeking to make peaceContinue reading “No compromise”
Pastor Michael Johnson 