Posted by Melissa Turner Johnson on Friday, January 9, 2015,
A new year. The old year gone. A fresh new start. That's exactly what Jesus gives us everyday. Another chance to do the right thing. To be who God has called you to be! To be a light in the dark. To help someone in need. To make a difference right where you are. To share Jesus love with someone who desperately needs a Savior! Just imagine how we could change the world if each one of us grabbed the opportunities in front of us every day!
1 John 5:12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not...
Posted by Melissa Turner Johnson on Thursday, October 9, 2014,
Lately I have been thinking about hurting people all around me. So here I am, putting my thoughts into words. It seems as though everywhere I look I see people struggling. I know we all have struggles, but I’m referring to the kind that tears you apart inside and leaves you empty. Over the summer I accompanied my daughter to a Vans Warped Tour concert. I say accompanied because it was undoubtedly one of the last places I would have chosen to be. But of course, God used it to open my eyes. I...
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Posted by Melissa Turner Johnson on Tuesday, May 6, 2014,
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Preaching
Are you going through life on your own? We all have had circumstances in our lives that have caused us to rely on faith or ourselves. I personally have been hurt and disappointed by some of those circumstances. I'm sure that most of you could say the same. How we respond to these situations is so very important. If we respond with anger, or some sort of retaliation we only makes matters worse. The solution is to take it to God in prayer. I know, it seems that, as a christian that would be a g... Continue reading ...
Posted by Melissa Turner Johnson on Tuesday, January 14, 2014,
As this new year has begun I have been thinking about the change that takes place in us when we surrender our lives to Christ. How we are made new ( 2 Corinthians 5:17 therefore if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come, the old has gone , the new is here). As one year ends we reflect on all that has happened, some good, some bad, sometimes worn down by it all. As the new year begins we look forward to new beginnings. When we come to GOD we are worn down by sin, but He begins a tran... Continue reading ...
Posted by Melissa Turner Johnson on Monday, October 7, 2013,
I've been thinking today about love. There are many different kinds of love that we experience through out our lives. We have love for our parents, love for extended family and friends. Some of us have pets that we love. We have love for our brothers and sisters in Christ. Many of us have children and grandchildren that we love beyond measure. Most have spouses that we love so much that we took an oath to spend our entire lives with them. That being said, we have all experienced the disappoin... Continue reading ...
Posted by Melissa Turner Johnson on Monday, September 16, 2013,
God made every person with the intent of having a relationship with Him. If you don't have a personal relationship with Him nothing in this world will ever satisfy you. If you will choose to spend time in the Word and in prayer then God will change the way you think. You will be able to look and see that God has a plan for your life no matter what your circumstance. Romans 12:2 NLT Don't copy the behavior of this world but let God transform you into a new person by changing t... Continue reading ...
Posted by Melissa Turner Johnson on Thursday, August 15, 2013,
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Promises
We have all heard of great testimonies of salvation. They let us know that not one person has ever been too bad for God to forgive. In fact, God has made everything that we need available to us to be over comers, if we take hold of His promises by faith. I believe that there are prophetic promises that God declares over us, His children. The first being season of favor and grace. We need to speak grace into every area of our lives, expecting blessings to show up everyday! Ezekiel 34:26 I w... Continue reading ...
Posted by Melissa Turner Johnson on Friday, July 26, 2013,
Today I am reminded that people everywhere are searching for "something". Most people don't even realize what that something is. We are always looking for more. For some it is more things. For others it is more time. It may be a thrill that some are searching for. Others may be looking for love. Still others are searching for something to fill an empty place in their own hearts. Those who know Christ may be searching for a closer relationship with Him. What is it that you are searching for? ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Melissa Turner Johnson on Thursday, July 18, 2013,
Prayer and worship are two of the most mentioned commands in the Bible. More than anything else GOD calls us to worship and pray to Him. We should all be prayer warriors,standing in the gap for others. Ephesians 6:18 tells us to pray for one another. We are called to pray without ceasing in Galatians 2:20. Even when we don't know what to pray for the spirit will intercede for us Romans 8:26. I think we should all use this means of communicating with the Father to the fullest. JESUS is our e... Continue reading ...
Posted by Melissa Turner Johnson on Thursday, June 27, 2013,
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Faith
A life of faith means trusting God no matter what happens. Living by faith means that you trust God completely. That you know He has a plan for your life and He is working out that plan in His own good time. You can trust fully that every crisis and every situation is leading you to the next thing God has for you.
One thing that is very crucial to living this life of faith is to not trust your feelings.This is very difficult because we are feeling people. We must not let our feeling... Continue reading ...
Posted by Melissa Turner Johnson on Tuesday, June 11, 2013,
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Testifying
Do you really believe what you say you believe? If you do it will affect your behavior. It will cause you to rise up and be a deliverer of truth, GOD's truth! What does it take to become a deliverer? You have to embrace the weapon GOD has given you, His Word! You have to rise up against the enemy clothed in the full armor of GOD! We have to be a people who will cry out in a spirit of prayer, to enlist and engage the help and presence of heaven. We have to make scripture relevant to our lives ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Melissa Turner Johnson on Wednesday, June 5, 2013,
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Testimony
My childhood was one of uncertainty,never knowing what to expect from one minute to the next. Most days began by being awakened by screaming matches at four am. School was always a welcome escape, it was my safe place. The days were awkward, I never seemed to fit in anywhere. Afternoons were always full of adults partying and getting high. I remember wondering if there was anything else to this life, if there was a way that I could make my life different. Then at the age of 12 I was allow... Continue reading ...
Posted by Melissa Turner Johnson on Friday, May 31, 2013,
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Prayer
Today I am reminded that prayer is for every moment of our lives. Not just for times of suffering or times of joy. Prayer is a place; a place where you meet GOD intimately. A place where you get to know Him. A place where you can pour out your heart to the only One who truly understands you inside and out. He cares so deeply for us that He will communicate to us if we will be still and listen. Do you know that if you become an intercessor and pray for others needs instead of just your own tha...
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