It has been a very emotional couple of days; heights of joy in reuniting with my sister’s family (missionaries in Poland) after several years to solemn contemplation as I touring…
Published June 26th, 2014 by Matthew Johnson
Evangelical Christians understand that the Gospel is of first importance in how we frame our views of the world, both the world to come as well as the world we…
Published May 28th, 2014 by Matthew Johnson
The Biblical text of Ephesians four is probably one of the most important Scriptures describing a pastor’s “job.” Clearly in the New Testament, more emphasis is placed on the character…
Published May 7th, 2014 by Matthew Johnson
I have been a pastor for nearly 12 years. I often wonder how it could be that after that long of a time, I routinely am confused as to what…
Published April 18th, 2014 by Matthew Johnson
This interactive graphic is fascinating to me - How Americans Die. Click on this link and then scroll through the interactive graphic. Here area couple of observations. Everyone dies and although…
Published April 13th, 2014 by Matthew Johnson
I recently wrote an article bemoaning the persistent and pervasive forcing of our nation to live in a fantasy world. One where marriage does not mean marriage, but basically means…
Published January 2nd, 2014 by Matthew Johnson
On December 20, 2013 a U.S. District Judge ordered Utah’s defense of marriage legislation unconstitutional, in effect overturning a legally approved ban on same sex marriage that was passed by…
Published December 13th, 2013 by Matthew Johnson
“Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer…
Published September 11th, 2013 by Matthew Johnson
The next several articles will focus on these two verses written by the Apostle Paul to the Colossians applied to the various venues of communication that take place in our…
Published August 15th, 2013 by Matthew Johnson
In the classic work by John Owen, The Mortification of Sin we learn the importance of a believer killing sin as they walk in the grace and faith of Jesus…
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