Walking in Truth

How often do you see someone of royalty come face-to-face with the common-folk? It’s rare and nearly unheard of for that person to “lower” themselves to that level when they’re supposed to be esteemed as higher and greater. In today’s passage, Pastor Johnny talks about how Jesus did this very thing. He was royalty, and as the greatest King, He could’ve entered the world with much attention and acc...

You might think we’re in the darkest days of history with so many people divided and so much moral decline. But as Pastor Johnny relates today, Jesus was born into a time period that was also very dark and void of any spiritual life. Just like the stars aren’t seen until the sky is cloaked in darkness, Jesus came and shone brightly on an earth that was shadowed by much sin and idolatry. So if you’...

A firework is beautiful and inspiring when you see it in the sky. But if it gets into the wrong hands, it could be dangerously explosive and cause much damage. This is how it is for you when your strengths or gifts aren’t utilized in a way that God can direct them. Your strong speaking skills could lead to pride. Maybe you’re a gifted leader, but you end up abusing that power. In today’s teaching,...

One of the first rules of driving a car is knowing that if you don’t have any gas in the tank, you’re not going anywhere. The gas is what fuels the engine to get started. Without this, your car is fairly useless in getting to any kind of destination. Today, Pastor Johnny wants you to know that you might be no different than an empty, beat-up truck. If you’re not being filled with the things that a...

It’s been said before that if serving is beneath you, then leadership is beyond you. One of the best ways you can become a leader is by serving the very people you want to lead. Jesus served in this way….even to the point of washing a man’s feet who would turn Him in that very night. Today, Pastor Johnny expresses the value of having a servant’s heart. Be willing to put your own agenda to the side...

What happens in one hour of your life can dictate the direction of the rest of your life. The hour you graduate from college can be a huge moment of triumph. The hour of enduring a grueling childbirth can then lead to such joy. The hour of being told by your boss that you’re fired can leave you feeling helpless. There are moments in your life that you can’t anticipate, but you know they’ll change...

There’s nothing like having a close friend betray your trust. It’s someone you’ve shared your heart with and have confided in. And then you come to find out they’ve gone behind your back and said untrue things about you. When this happens, you’re left vulnerable in a way that causes you to become guarded about sharing anything. But what if you knew what that person would do and you still showed th...

When your birthday’s coming, there might be some hints that clue you in to a planned party. Maybe you spot some wrapping paper, a wish list, some candles, or some cake ingredients. You have a feeling you’ll be celebrated in some way. This is how it is with the end times too. You look for the signs that point you toward a bigger event that’s happening. But Pastor Johnny mentions today that instead...

Taking the hard road or the road less traveled can have its negative side effects. But sometimes it’s worth the extra work to get to the greater reward. People go through all kinds of physical pain or discomfort to get to the top of Mt. Everest, but it’s unlikely that they regret doing it. In today’s teaching, Pastor Johnny reminds you that going through hard things is SO worth it in the end. Ther...

Most people would say they wouldn’t want to know how a book ends before reading all the way through it. But what if you had the mindset of wanting to know the ultimate ending so that it made the living worthwhile? This is how you can engage with things that are predicted to happen in the future. You may not know every single detail in-between now and then. But today, Pastor Johnny wants you to be...

How do you respond to someone when you don’t have all the answers? Do you pretend or make up a story to cover up for the fact that you don’t know? Or do you make a calculated guess? How about just being honest and saying you don’t know? If you struggle to not have all the answers, take comfort in knowing that God has the answers that you don’t. Pastor Johnny mentions today that when you’re uncerta...

If a hurricane was heading your way, would you feel more secure if your house was up on a strong rock or if you had a nice bungalow down on the sandy beach? As ideal as a beach house might be during good weather, that’s the last place you want to be when the stormy wind and water slaps your home into a ramshackle pile. Don’t let this be the case for your life either. Pastor Johnny encourages you t...

There’s nothing like having the perfect answer to something that you’re knowledgeable in. It’s great to have people seek you out or look to you as someone who really knows what you’re doing. But what if those people were only asking you questions to trick you into saying something you’d later regret? In today’s teaching, Pastor Johnny explores a passage that deals with skeptics looking to see Jesu...

Sometimes, it takes knowing how messy and cluttered something used to be to appreciate what’s been repaired, once it’s updated. You see the contrast between the ugliness and the pristine cleanness and it’s hard not to be amazed at the difference. Today, Pastor Johnny says that this is what it’s like in your own heart when you willingly let God take the dirt and the grime and replace it with a clea...

How is it possible that you would read a book and would somehow have lost the plot? It almost seems like it wasn’t worth reading the book at all. But what if you were clued-in to the real message and you could honestly say, “I got it!” There’s a book that’s very clear about the plot and its climax. Spoiler alert….Pastor Johnny emphasizes today that the Bible’s one true message is that Jesus came t...

There’s nothing worse than trying to eat a fruit that hasn’t reached its ripeness yet. If you bite into it and it’s not quite ripe, you don’t get to experience the juicy flavor that it could offer at a later time. It’s interesting that there are moments when Jesus will relate a topic to a fruit that’s ripe. In today’s teaching, Pastor Johnny points to an instance when Jesus was sad about a situati...

If you were given all the responsibilities of a CEO as soon as you started a job, you’d feel like a fish out of water, floundering to know how to survive and manage everything. That’s why you start with a little and work your way up, increasing your responsibilities and pay along the way. As Pastor Johnny mentions today, God is the same in what He entrusts to you. He wants to see you handle the sm...

In a competition, you have to prove what you know or what your abilities are, as they’re stacked up against opponents and others who are equally skilled. If you never showed your abilities, you could say that you’re the best Olympic swimmer, but there’s no proof until you defeat everyone else you’re up against. There’s a similarity when you’re talking about your faith. Today, Pastor Johnny reminds...

“It’s not the right time for me to do this. I’m not feeling up for it today. I don’t even know if I’m doing it right, so why even bother?” These are all excuses you could insert into lots of situations, but is it really true or are you looking for any and every reason to avoid something? In today’s teaching, Pastor Johnny gives an example of a man who could’ve made many excuses and yet, he made su...

There’s an uncomfortable feeling when you go to the eye doctor, only to find yourself unable to read those letters on the wall. It’s alarming and concerning because you know you’re missing out on something that might really matter. This is how it is for your spiritual eyesight as well. Pastor Johnny points to scripture today to help you see how important it is to have vision that’s in line with Go...

When it comes to grabbing hold of treasures right in front of you versus elsewhere, it’s hard not to think of Obu in the movie, “Aladdin.” He was clearly told what to get and what things he shouldn’t touch, but the temptation of treasures within his grasp was just too much. Is this how it is for you today with the treasures that are right there for-the-taking? Today, Pastor Johnny will help you se...

It’s been seen time and time again. Some famous celebrity seems to have it all. They’ve acquired multiple mansions, cars, gone on expensive vacations, and seem to have an excess of money and so-called happiness. But as it plays out, you learn that they’re quite unhappy and empty, even with everything the world views as “successful.” Today, Pastor Johnny wants you to know that there’s something mor...

If you’ve ever watched a baby open a present, you realize that they’re more interested in the box or the tissue paper than the actual gift. It’s the simple things that bring joy to a young child and Pastor Johnny wants you to understand today that God values your heart being like a child. He desires to see you live in a humble way that’s willing to forgive. God enjoys when you appreciate the thing...

When you’re looking to buy a car, it’s expected that the car dealer wants to get the best deal and you also want to get the best deal. So you bargain with each other about the price, trying to get the cost down to a place that’s reasonable. Now think about your prayer life. Do you do this with God? In today’s teaching, Pastor Johnny reminds you that praying to God is not a game of getting the uppe...

When someone’s putting on a show, you are drawn in by the theatrical display that leaves you mesmerized by the wonder and the magic of it all. But outside of the smoke and mirrors, that person is quite ordinary and may not seem as amazing as on stage. The question Pastor Johnny has for you today is if your prayer life is more like a show for people to see or if it’s a genuine encounter with God. Y...