Posts by Paul Johnson (Page 7)
Love People at Christmas
The second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. — Matthew 22:39 (CSB) I don’t really love people very much. I’m an introvert with a critical attitude that can be sarcastic. I am not the life of the party. But, I know from numerous Bible passages that I’m supposed to care for those around me. From the homeless guy on the corner to the neighbor living next to me, those in prison to the fatherless and the widow. Then…
Is it a Merry Christmas?
Look up the word merry and it means cheerful. Wishing someone a “Merry Christmas” is a good thing and something I try to do as often as possible this time of year. But to be honest, it can be a rather tired phrase. Yet, to truly have a cheerful Christmas I think we need a reason to be cheerful. All of those people talking about having a reason for the season are on to something. When I reflect on the…
A Thanksgiving Thought
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. ‘His faithful love endures forever’.Give thanks to the God of gods. ‘His faithful love endures forever’.Give thanks to the Lord of lords. ‘His faithful love endures forever’. — Psalms 136:1-3 (CSB) I read Psalm 136 this Thanksgiving morning and it was very appropriate. I thought about copying it all in here but then thought I’d just give you a link instead. Out of all the things that we can be thankful…
Thoughts on Thankfulness
Are you a thankful person? Am I?At times I can be critical, grumpy, frustrated or just plain jealous instead of thankful for who I am and what I have. This is not the way that God wants me to live and it’s not the way I want to live either when I’m honest. What sort of reason does God give me to be thankful instead of being so negative? Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken,…
The Amazing Love of the King
On Sunday we talked about proclaiming Jesus as the king each and every day with the choices that we make. We also talked about how God helps us do that. We’re not supposed to fight that fight alone. That should all be set in a backdrop that we DIDN’T get to talk about much. See what great love the Father has given us that we should be called God’s children — and we are! — 1 John 3:1 (CSB) The…
Prayer Hacks
Whatever you ask in my name, I will do it so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it. — John 14:13-14 (CSB) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. — Galatians 5:22-23 (CSB) Last time I talked about having faith for today but realizing that God wants us to continue living in faith even if we…
Mundane Miracles
Now, look, the Lord’s hand is against you. You are going to be blind, and will not see the sun for a time.” Immediately a mist and darkness fell on him, and he went around seeking someone to lead him by the hand. — Acts 13:11 (CSB) My 9 year old and I read Acts 13 the other morning and obviously this verse was what he remembered later from that passage. “Paul told a guy that he was going to…
Announcements for Sunday, September 8th, 2019
Prayer Meeting – Sunday, September 8, 2019 Please join us in prayer on Sunday starting at 4:00 p.m. at the Meyer’s house. Building Clean Up Day – Saturday, September 14, 2019 Join us in making our building more inviting for guests. We will be gathering at 10:00 a.m. and hopefully can wrap up by noon. If interested, contact Brandon Trytek. Please bring simple tools (rakes, weed diggers, loppers, blowers etc.) CORE Meeting – Saturday, September 21, 2019 All are encouraged…
How Wonderful!
The leaves are changing on the tree in my backyard already. Green is becoming golden yellow, blazing orange and flaming red. I really love all the seasons that we get around here and fall seems like a return to the riot of colors that we get in spring. Creation sure is wonderful in its color and variety! God has made it to be enjoyed and we should enjoy it but give glory to the one who made it. All of…