Author Archives: Michael D Johnson

Dear Pastor, I want to take a moment and share some encouraging words with you. As people living in 21st century America we know that the world is filled with all manner of difficulty. As disciples of Jesus Christ we know that helping people to fall in love with Jesus and become fully devoted followersContinueContinue reading “Hope laid up for us in heaven”

Dear Pastor, Thank you for availing yourself to God that His life might be known in you and through you. Thank you for availing yourself to God that He might use you to make known His gospel and build up His church. Let us remember that as we keep our eyes on Jesus, He isContinueContinue reading “God is on the move”

“When I climb down the mountain, And get back to my life, I won’t settle for ordinary things” -Third Day These lyrics are great words about a resolve or commitment that Moses or others might make who have met God on the mountain. It is a beautiful thing to see God in all His glory.ContinueContinue reading “In the valley”

So here is the harsh reality and the raw truth: pastors are tempted to quit, Christians are tempted to quit. The temptation is to quit trying, to quit persevering, to quit putting in so much effort when the outcome seems so pitiful. As ministers of the gospel, we are called to share God’s message withContinueContinue reading “The temptation to quit”