Walking with God, Digesting Scripture and Pointing Others to Grow Deeper in their Faith
When I was young, having just connected with God, I struggled with knowing how to love God. I’d sing a song in church and feel like I wasn’t being truthful because I knew I didn’t love God like I loved my family. This bothered me and I prayed. It was a beautiful moment when I... Continue Reading →
The Bible is so full of irony. The opposite of what we think will make us successful in God’s Kingdom. Humility is great, not weak! Those who are strong are able to be humble. Jesus states this in such a heavy way that our entrance into the Kingdom of Heaven hangs upon humbling ourselves, being... Continue Reading →
I learned years ago that when I counteract evil with evil everything escalates. It’s takes a strong person to stop this process. There was a girl who seemed to hate me in high school. I’d never had a conversation with her but I heard she was saying some terrible things about me. She rode the... Continue Reading →
Yes, God is just. God is the ultimate ruler and none of us are able to stand up to God. Justice rolling down like waters, a gushing force we cannot control. God will eventually make it all right. Justice will happen but it won’t happen in our earthly life. Some things we will see while... Continue Reading →
I haven’t quite figured this one out yet. In one sense I have experienced God providing for me especially in times of trouble. God gives me incredible strength to carry on! I’m not going to lie, I feel very tired and almost burned out sometimes. I burn my candle at both ends and just keep... Continue Reading →
Here’s Jesus’ words to what might have been the first female evangelist who ran to share with her town. She had made some terrible choices in her life. Her weakness was men. We can survive a pretty long time without food, however we cannot survive long without water. Feeling thirsty can be excruciating. I remember... Continue Reading →
We live in a society that wants everything right now, immediate gratification. This isn’t how our relationship with God works. Just when I think I can’t take it anymore God gives me just what I need. God isn’t some vending machine that we pepper with petitions to enhance what we want in our lives. Waiting... Continue Reading →
Do not be mistaken! The Christian life is one of suffering. We do not belong here. This is our Hell, but our Heaven is on the way. This life is the worst it will get for those of us who are believers. This life is as good as it gets for the one who does... Continue Reading →
Some parts of our faith are only between us and God. This is where God speaks to us and leads us. God fuels us and refreshes us through prayer. I’ve learned a lot about praying over the years, things like we don’t need to ask God to be with us because God already promised that.... Continue Reading →
Advent means, waiting. I am waiting. Are you waiting? I overheard some of our children talking about gifts for Christmas. They were talking excitedly and with great anticipation about Christmas day. They are waiting, they are excited. Anticipation is in their thoughts and conversations. They're ready! Bring it on! This is also how we should... Continue Reading →
Jeni Martin Johnson 