Walking in Truth

When you don’t feel like doing something, it’s easy to come up with excuses so you don’t have to do it. But when it’s something you really want to do, you jump at the opportunity…you even might fight for it! But being forced into something is a different kind of animal that can make you resentful of the whole thing. Today, Pastor Johnny explains how patient and loving God is. He won’t force you in...

Say you get a basic subscription to something. It’s nothing fancy, but you’re ok with what it offers and are working at being content with its limitations. But then, the company offers you an upgrade, which opens up a variety of offers. You feel like you’ve hit the jackpot! Now think about if you’d started at the upgrade level. Would you appreciate it as much? Today, Pastor Johnny wants you to kno...

Whenever you hear of some miraculous healing of someone who couldn’t walk or of someone recovering from a sever stroke, it causes you to be amazed in wonder. When it comes to a healing of your heart, it’s no different. You and others around you can be in awe of God’s healing and work in your heart. Today, Pastor Johnny gets into the fact that God can refresh and heal your mind and heart. God is ab...

Do you recognize when there’s a negative influence in the room? Sometimes it’s pretty obvious, but other times, someone can sneak through the cracks and be a mole, pretending to be something he isn’t. In today’s passage, Pastor Johnny touches on the different types of people Jesus interacted with and how some of them were easily a poor example of focusing on the things that didn’t matter rather th...

When you see a person who is physically suffering, your heart goes out to them because it’s so obvious that they’re hurting and may or may not be healed of that ailment. Suffering that’s happening within can sometimes be harder to see because it’s not always visible from the outside. Today, Pastor Johnny talks about being spiritually crippled and what to do if your heart is resisting any possibili...

When you think of a tree being planted, you know that it needs water, sun, and some time to grow. As the tree grows, it might need some pruning here and there, for the tree to keep being healthy and to grow to its potential. At times, it may be low on water or might require added nutrients. After long enough time has passed and the tree is proving to be unhealthy and lacking fruit, the tree may ne...

Certain terms can have a bad connotation or even might be considered “taboo.” The topic discussed today is far from a “bad word,” but many people have the wrong idea about what it really means. This word is repentance and Pastor Johnny doesn’t shy away from its actual meaning. If there’s genuine repentance in your life, then there should be a marked change in behavior. When this happens, your life...

When you play the comparison game, it’s easy to think you’re less deserving of punishment than another. You point the finger or weigh your offense, deeming it less wicked than someone else’s deed. What if someone were to tell you that your sin was equal to that person’s and that the only thing separating these evils is God’s grace? It’s only God’s goodness that He’s rescued you out of a life that...

Most places have a change in season and based on the weather, you tend to dress in a way that reflects your preparedness. What if you were to think of this time and place in history as a season? Are you ready and dressed appropriately for this season or will you be taken off-guard? Today, Pastor Johnny wants you to know the gravity of the state of things currently, but also what is promised to hap...

Initially, a character who is a villain might seem like the good guy, the likeable, peaceful guy. You later realize that he is a great deceiver and that you were duped by his trickery. Interestingly, the ideas of good and bad are innately woven into life-as-you-know-it because there is true good and evil that you can see and also that you can’t see. In today’s teaching, Pastor Johnny goes into the...

If you don’t believe that you’re sick, you’re not typically going to take medicine. But what if your sickness was internal and the remedy required a heart change? Today, Pastor Johnny shares the perspective that Jesus had when He came to this earth to die. Jesus dove deep into taking on your sin so that you would forever be changed and be made new. No one else could have done this unimaginable act...

What’s your motivation for doing something? Is it to get ahead? Maybe it’s a promotion or a compliment for your effort. What is it that pushes you to go that extra mile in the things you invest in? In today’s teaching, Pastor Johnny causes you to think about what you’re doing with your life, and what you’re doing with the time you have. Is it all for you or is it for someone else? When you seek af...

It’s so easy to put something off because you have all day to finish that chore or complete that task. Unfortunately, all your extra time gets eaten up by other things and before you know it, that one task is left incomplete. Pastor Johnny urges you today to not put off your eternal end-point. It matters and God wants you to be part of His family. If you’re in a place where you’re not ready to acc...

If your house caught on fire and you needed to leave your house immediately, would you feel prepared? It’s worth putting some thought into what your plan would be, should something like that arise. In the same way, Pastor Johnny gives a reminder today of how important it is to be prepared for Jesus’ return. Although the time-frame is unknown, it’s far better to be prepared now than be caught off-g...

Giving birth is a process that starts slowly and then it ramps up with the contractions coming closer and closer together. Most mothers would say that labor is the most painful thing they’ve experienced. It’s no mistake that God relates the end times to the timing and pain of childbirth. Pastor Johnny reminds you today that God consistently warns about signs of the end times that will gradually in...

If you knew every detail about your future, would you want that information or would you rather let things play out, without knowing? In today’s teaching, Pastor Johnny unpacks several passages that discuss what God has promised will happen. Although the exact timing is unknown, there’s no question that the events predicted will come to pass. Does this scare you or give you hope that God will come...

As you read any book, you might wonder what the purpose of its message is. It’s interesting to look at the Bible because not only does it give instructions on how to live right now, but it gives you a clue of what to expect in the future. How caring and loving of God to give even some information about the past, present, and future so that you can feel a little more prepared and aware of what’s to...

The domino-effect is an interesting concept when it comes to greed. Something that starts small and insignificant blows up into a myriad of problems sparked by greediness. Today, Pastor Johnny provides some wisdom on greed and how it escalates into worry, anxiety, and fear. None of these are character traits most people would desire. Think of the basic necessities of animals in their habitats. The...

It would be interesting to take a survey about money. How much would be ideal? What would you use it for? What are the most glamorous things you could buy? If you had unlimited means, where would you live and what would you do with your life? These are all questions that would test your character and your heart when it comes to money. If you have a fixation on desiring things that money can buy, t...

One of the greatest climaxes of any book or movie is when the villain is destroyed or overcome. In your life, there’s a subtle villain. It’s an evil monster seeking to destroy your life, your family, your country, and even your ministry. You might wonder how this foe could be so destructive when it seems relatively harmless. Today, Pastor Johnny exposes the villain of greed. If you’re more focused...

When you think of fears that you brush up against, fearing God is one of the best choices you can make. Pastor Johnny emboldens you today to run with perseverance toward God because if you fear Him, there’s nothing else to fear. Take a minute to think about what your fear of God might require. It may have an impact on your social life. It may cost you a job that you desired. It may sever a relatio...

When faced with challenging situations, a useful strategy can be to think to yourself, “What’s the worst-case-scenario?... And then what?” It’s forcing your mind to look beyond what seems to be the worst thing and to engage with what would come afterwards. Once you do this, you might realize that the worst-case-scenario was not as bad as you once thought. Today, Pastor Johnny helps you discover th...

Being fearless is an attribute that is applauded in most circles you encounter. It’s quite amazing to overcome a fear that you’ve wrestled with most of your life. But what if you are fearless of God and His power? Is that a good thing? In today’s teaching, Pastor Johnny explores what it means to have a healthy fear of God. Just like most people have a measured fear of the ocean because of its powe...

There are many examples of people in the Bible who lived a duplicitous life. God is plenty gracious and merciful, but He also brings judgment when a person is willfully living in sin. When was the last time you confronted someone, speaking the truth in love? It’s a hard thing to do, but God did not call you out of sin just to sit on the sidelines and watch someone else indulge in what is wrong. Pa...

Most of us can relate to the kid who stole candy from the candy store. You hide in a corner, trying not to get caught red-handed. Unfortunately, you’re found out from a different angle than you expected. Your tongue is the color of the candy you stole! In today’s teaching, Pastor Johnny mentions how God allows your sin to be exposed in order for you to come to a place of confession and repentance....