Walking with God, Digesting Scripture and Pointing Others to Grow Deeper in their Faith
Peter is my favorite disciple of Jesus. He denied knowing Jesus three times and the rooster crowed. You can read about that in Matthew 26 and Luke 22. He was ashamed and wept. However, Peter is so transformed in Acts 5:15 that his shadow passing over a sick person brought healing! People placed the sick... Continue Reading →
The overarching goal of missions is to share the Gospel message of Jesus Christ and to make disciples as Jesus commands in Matthew 28:18-20, the Great Commission, but we are also commanded by Jesus Himself to do good works. We do good works in obedience of the teachings of Jesus so doors can be opened... Continue Reading →
We’ve all heard some ask why we’re doing things “over there” when we have needs right here in our own communities. We cannot get away from Acts 1:8 that says we are to be witnesses in all these places. Choosing where and when to get involved can feel overwhelming with so many needs in our... Continue Reading →
Picture of the blessed Marianna Biernacka in the 1930s/Public Domain Image "The 108 Martyrs of World War II celebrate their feast day on June 12. They were Roman Catholics from Poland killed during World War II by the Nazis. The group consists of 3 bishops, 52 priests, 26 members of male religious orders, 3 seminarians, 8 religious... Continue Reading →
This command should fuel us! So many keep this as an option stored away for another time but this verse is the essence of our purpose here on earth. We are to go. Where? Everywhere! To all nations! Those who believe to each his own, or relativism, have a hard time with this verse. If... Continue Reading →
I think it was Shane Claiborne who said, (I’m paraphrasing here) one of the biggest problems we have here in the U.S. is that Christians don’t know the poor. It’s not that they don’t care about them, but that they don’t know them. Knowing people changes our perspective and can teach us a lot. Offer... Continue Reading →
Once I become more deeply involved in helping people I have discovered these do's and don'ts to be helpful and I hope they can help you too. These principles are especially helpful when we are involved helping family members and those we already know and have a relationship with as well. Creating boundaries for us... Continue Reading →
“Do I know you?” “What church do you go to?” “Maybe that’s where I know you from?” My friend responded saying she attended First Baptist and the conversation ensued in the aisle of a dollar store. The man then told her his car needed repair and asked her to buy him a certain belt for... Continue Reading →
I'm praying for those who have aborted a child as I cannot even imagine the pain this political season brings to them. Some who have aborted regret their decision later and this pain can linger for years and years. It’s a pain that isn’t spoken of except in the utmost of confidential situations like with... Continue Reading →
“So in reality Baptists are the most broad-minded of all people in religion.” My Southern Baptist Sunday School class full of young Baptists in their 20s burst into laughter when I read this statement to them! This quote comes from The Baptist Faith and Message written by Herschel H. Hobbs. I’m using an edition that... Continue Reading →
Jeni Martin Johnson 