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?”
Category Archives: Christian Life
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!”
What have you been thinking about?
What have you been thinking about this morning? “I didn’t sleep well last night” “I have to deal with that thing I never addressed last week” “How will I ever get through this day” “My __________ hurts so bad” “I can’t believe that he/she _____________” “Friday is sooooo far away” “I sure hope that _____________Continue reading “What have you been thinking about?”
Surrounded but alone
So many people these days are alone. Surrounded by people, large “friends” lists on social media and yet still alone. The reasons for this are many. Distraction, preoccupation, busyness are at the top of the list.
What I need today
Do you know what you need today? Do you even know the next step to take? I find myself today (like pretty much every other day!) in need of the Lord to guide me. It is the wisdom from God that I am most in need of. What should I be thinking on today? HowContinue reading “What I need today”
Does your Christianity matter?
You and I will do 100 different things this week. Some of those things may have a significant impact on us personally as well as on our sphere of influence and our legacy. Other things that we do may not matter quite so much. What color toothbrush we pick out or what condiment we putContinue reading “Does your Christianity matter?”
Pastor Michael Johnson 