This world is full of sin. And shame. And sadness. And brokenness. And the list goes on. God took on flesh and stepped into this world. Jesus came and lived a sinless life as a perfect example and demonstration of the holy love of the Father. Jesus died a sinless death, taking our sin andContinue reading “Graciously speaking and living truth in a mixed-up world”
Category Archives: Christian Life
Are you living holy?
Isn’t it amazing to know that the Creator God of the universe loves you and i and has made a way for us to be forgiven of our sins, delivered from all guilt and shame and cleansed of all unrighteousness?! Various things that I have said to other people have been harsh, unkind, disingenuous, deceitful,Continue reading “Are you living holy?”
Everyday Christianity
So here’s the thing about being a Christian in everyday life: if we are really born-again and saved by the blood of Jesus, we are different the rest of the world and we need to live different from the rest of the world. To be a Christian in everyday life doesn’t mean just going toContinue reading “Everyday Christianity”
Safe in my Father’s arms
There is a song by Christian singing group “Sanctus Real” that is entitled “Safe in my Father’s Arms”. It contains a great message about knowing we are loved by the King, that we are offered hope in God and that we are invited to become God’s children. It is a great song that reminds usContinue reading “Safe in my Father’s arms”
Does my heart break for the lost?
Without a deep and driving inner fire and passion to help the people who are lost in their sins and stresses and the trappings of this world, how will we ever make any inroads or take seriously the missionary call God has placed on each of us? What if we acted as if the onlyContinue reading “Does my heart break for the lost?”
The importance of recieving
People have made some amazing things. The automobile, the computer, donuts, chocolate bars: all of these are amazing and are a testament to the creativity of those who made them. More important though, than any of the fun, cool and amazing things that people have made, are the things that God has given us: GodContinue reading “The importance of recieving”
To be a missionary
Being a missionary It’s not enough to pass people and think “They may be going through difficulties” “They need Jesus” “Jesus can save them” “Jesus can give them purpose and meaning” “If they would call on the name of the Lord they will be saved” “Jesus can set them free” Thinking these thoughts can EncourageContinue reading “To be a missionary”
I am a missionary
I am a missionary to this culture, to this town, village, city, county, community, region. I am a missionary to the lost. I have been sent by God to reach the down, the hurting, the forgotten and forsaken. I have been sent to the blind, the lame, the poor, the injured, the diseased. I amContinue reading “I am a missionary”
Making others rich
People need to have value added to their lives not taken away. In each and every encounter that humans have one with another we have the opportunity to build up and encourage and strengthen and add value. I would define “adding value” as making other’s lives, experiences, wisdom, assets, etc more valuable because of somethingContinue reading “Making others rich”
Revival is available to you!
Revival seems to be in Christian circles one of two things: A series of planned services, often with outside speakers and musicians, that occurs occasionally in the life of the church A mytical, ethereal, intangible move of God’s Holy Spirit that may come one day if we can convince Him to do it and if/whenContinue reading “Revival is available to you!”
Pastor Michael Johnson 