We just finished a study in Habakkuk on Wednesday evenings. I have been waiting for months to get to the last two verses of that prophet’s writing. Habakkuk’s journey through as he seeks God’s answers is encouraging because I see myself in Habakkuk. Often I wonder what God is doing. I wonder why He is doing what is doing-the way He…
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Yesterday, I noted in humble gratitude that God gave us such a large gift due only to His grace, not our worthiness. That was the first lesson God has been teaching me through His good gifting. The second lesson I will write about here. 2. We must then be faithful stewards of that gift. The first reaction to this statement…
In the previous blog article written, I mentioned the gracious gifts of God to our church in meeting our building needs. In this article, I would like to recount the first of several of the lessons that God has taught me through this whole process. Here goes with my list of life’s lessons from God’s schooling. 1. God’s grace means I am weak. …
Isaiah 66 is a tremendous chapter in the prophetic book written to Israel. Most of Isaiah is written to warn of coming judgment on God’s chosen nation-Israel. The theme of judgment and grace is obvious as one studies this Scripture, but this last chapter focuses on the coming judgment of God on the wicked nations and deliverance for his people. …
Well, we are still getting used to having a new baby in the house. We thought that he would take up all our attention, but alas, Carter is still numero uno. I am scared for Carter’s teachers when he starts school (I know he is not even 1 yet, but both his mom and dad are looking forward to that…
Thanks for all your prayers and thoughts of our family as we increased by one more male. Poor Bonnie is now outnumbered 3 to 1. Lucas Allen Johnson was born October 23 at 12:47 pm. He weighted 8 lb. 1 0z. and was 21″ long. Mom and Baby are both doing great. Hope you all enjoy pictures of the newest…
Here is just a quick update on the happenings at the Johnson household. I don’t have time to write much. Recently the only time I sit at the computer is to prepare sermons. Bonnie is now about 6 months pregnant with our second child. We find out in a few weeks whether the little soul is a he or she. …
In my recent studies of the book of Ephesians, I noticed that the phrase “will of God” or “desire of God” is used often in the first chapter. Paul’s apostleship, all the spiritiual blessings, the adoption, predestinating, choosing, sealing, etc. is all accomplished because He chooses it to be so. How this humbles me! I owe my existence and my…
My son, Carter, just had his one year birthday. We had a little party for him and he got loaded up with presents. He doesn’t even seem like a baby anymore. The way he walks around the place makes you wonder if he is not one going on sixteen. I think that he even has a little bit of a…
Anyone who reads this blog (I know my readership is limited and that is okay) I would like to invite you to an online book club. Here is my idea. We choose a book, approve a normal amount of time to read the book and then discuss the pros and cons of the book. I would also like to comment…