God does not want.. “anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9) Recognize this: God “wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth” (1 Timothy 2:4) God loves you and me so much that He is actively reaching out with a heart of compassionContinue reading “The desire of God’s heart”
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We can’t save them
Here is a hard reality for us pastors. We can’t save them. This is true for ourselves too: we can’t save ourselves. First of all we must remember that there is only one Lord and Savior: Jesus Christ. And we all need Him to save us. We need Him to forgive us. We need HimContinue reading “We can’t save them”
Working out our salvation
In this life, there are certain things that are universal and certain. Some have said that the only things that are certain are death and taxes. I happen to believe I can add a few more things to that list. I believe it is universal that people desire to be heard, loved and valued. Further,Continue reading “Working out our salvation”
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”
Pastor Michael Johnson 