Dear pastor, I once read a story about a little boy who wanted to play darts with his dad. He told his dad: “I will throw the dart and you say ‘wonderful!'” How important for each of us to remember that we really need people to believe in us and to cheer us on. AsContinueContinue reading “Do you believe in them?”
Author Archives: Michael D Johnson
Being Present
Dear pastor, What if your presence with them was enough? Have you ever struggled with the idea that you have to have something super profound to say when you are meeting with people or preaching & teaching? Have you ever felt like the only way to be a successful pastor is to be super creative?ContinueContinue reading “Being Present”
The privilege of declaring the gospel
What a joy it is to tell people of the peace and freedom that is available to them in Christ Jesus! All of us have particular needs, and the amazing reality is that God wants to meet these needs. The good news of the gospel is that He longs and yearns to supply all thatContinueContinue reading “The privilege of declaring the gospel”
Lingering
Dear pastor, I want to ask you a unique and VERY important question… Are you very good at lingering these days? Let’s define the word: “To remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave: ‘We lingered awhile after the party.’ Also: “to dwell inContinueContinue reading “Lingering”
Pastor Encouragement 