Christian Life – Page 2 – Pastor Michael Johnson

Injustice and how to respond

I have given a lot of thought to recent events in the USA. I want to share here as succinctly and meaningfully as possible some solace, hope and wisdom for all who might receive it… There has been injustice in this world since Cain and Abel. And across the millenia since then, there has beenContinue reading “Injustice and how to respond”

Forever faithful

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. You and I change and grow. Sometimes we change and die. But humans are always changing. There is a funny saying that floats around these days: “People never change.” But it is not true. People are fickle and change their mind, their behavior, their commitments andContinue reading “Forever faithful”

A few questions about church

Did you know that when you go to church, you are actually meeting with the God of the universe? Not just symbolically and not just mentally as you review and rehearse things in your mind, but in actuality and in reality. Yahweh, God is present in the worship service at your local church each andContinue reading “A few questions about church”

The Scripture way of salvation (and what entire sanctification means)

Many Christians have heard the word “sanctification” or the expression “entire sanctification” but many don’t know what it means. Furthermore, there are some different explanations of what entire sanctification is. In this blog post I will attempt to explain both the Scripture way of salvation (how God takes someone from being lost to found orContinue reading “The Scripture way of salvation (and what entire sanctification means)”

A sense of grief

I have a sense that something is off in this world. It is a sense of grief that weighs on me, a burden that God has placed in me. Let me define this grief: I am grieved because I know that God’s heart is hurting, and He has placed His heart inside of me andContinue reading “A sense of grief”

The purpose of the church

The purpose of the church is to be the church To exist. To belong to God. To belong to each other. The purpose of the church is to exist and to live in holy communion. What is the end goal? The end goal of the church is to be: to be in existence, to beContinue reading “The purpose of the church”

Are you struggling? There is hope!

Let me share the good news with you: Are you lost? We all have been lost in our lives. Whenever we are not trusting God completely we are lost. But thanks be to God, He has made it His mission to seek and save the lost, so we know He is pursuing you and me everydayContinue reading “Are you struggling? There is hope!”

God wants you to be unshakable

I recently preached a sermon on being unshakable. I want to share an overview of that message here with you. The Bible says that we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken (Hebrews 12:26-28) and furthermore David says that because the Lord is ever before him and at his right hand that he willContinue reading “God wants you to be unshakable”

God is setting all things straight

Dear friend, Please, please, please, I beg of you: Believe all the Bible says about the righteous judgment of God. God is perfectly holy, righteous and good so please know He is actively working to fix all of the situations in your life (and in this world) that are broken, evil and unjust. Please doContinue reading “God is setting all things straight”

Confusion, chaos and trust

How exactly are we supposed to trust God when things make no sense? When we can’t figure out what is going on and when we can’t do anything about the people or circumstances around us, how do we trust God then? Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us to not lean on our own understanding but instead toContinue reading “Confusion, chaos and trust”