preston johnson

  • Miracles do happen.

    In matthew one, verses 1-25 had a couple of lessons that we can all use in out lives. This chapter starts off by talking about genealogy and continues on talking about how Jesus was conceived. Indeed…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Matthew 1:1 (AMP)

  • A stern warning for all of us.

    WOW, what a reading. Mark 13 was eye-opening, yet somewhat beautiful all at the same time. Jesus gave his disciples in this chapter a glimpse of what must happen before he returns to claim his faithful.…

    Created about 2 years ago

    Mark 13:1 (ASV)

  • Dont be afraid.

    The thing i like about Mark chapters 7,8 is that Jesus paints such a good picture. Its very easy to understand what he is saying. Its almost as if i'm there when i read those chapters. In those chapters…

    Created about 2 years ago

    Mark 7:1 (ASV)

  • Dont ever limit God.

    Mark 5 and 6 are very interesting chapters, and paint a very clear picture to me. We must never limit the power of Jesus/God. In these two chapters Jesus is seen removing unclean spirits, raising a 12…

    Created about 2 years ago

    Mark 5:1 (ASV)

  • Faith and being grounded.

    Ever wonder why some plants produce good fruit and some wither away and die, without having produced any fruit at all? It all deals with a number of factors: 1. Is the land good that its planted on?…

    Created about 2 years ago

    Mark 4:1 (ASV)

  • What is the meaning of a disciple?

    A disciple is defined as "One who embraces and assists in spreading the teachings of another". Jesus talked about finding his disciples in Mark 3. He wanted to find the most faithful and humble people…

    Created about 2 years ago

    Mark 3:1 (ASV)

  • Do you really know that you have a lot of Power?

    How many people fail to realize that we have the same power that Jesus had? Jesus gave us the power to do many things through prayer, meditation, and faith. As i start the book of Mark, i will focus on…

    Created about 2 years ago

    Mark 1:1 (ASV)

  • What does the last days of Jesus teach us that we can apply today?

    God is in control. Don't ever doubt it or let someone else convince you that you are really the one in control of your life. You ARE NOT, but HE is. Judas did not believe that very thing, which is why…

    Created about 2 years ago

    Matthew 26:1 (ASV)

  • Treat everyone with respect and love.

    In this chapter it was stressed that we know not the day or hour when the lord will return to claim his faithful few. So, we must always be prepared, always thinking that today might be our last day and…

    Created about 2 years ago

    Matthew 25:1 (ASV)

  • Keep the faith.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwGngbvNzMg Keep the faith.

    Created about 2 years ago

    Matthew 23:1 (ASV)

  • Being Humble.

    In Matthew 23 Jesus was very critical of the pharisees. So who were the pharisees? The Pharisees were a prominent sect of Jews. The name pharisees literally means "separatist". They were generally considered…

    Created about 2 years ago

    Matthew 23:1 (ASV)

  • Greatest 2 Commandments.

    After reading through Matthew chapter 22 two verses stood out to me at the very end of the chapter. They are the 2 most important commandments. The first one says "love god with all of your heart, mind…

    Created about 2 years ago

    Matthew 22:1 (ASV)

  • Ask, beleive and you shall receive it.

    In the book of Matthew Chapter 21 a few things jumped out at me. First Jesus went into the temple and basically cleaned it out. It was mentioned that this is not a place to do unclean things, gamble etc....…

    Created about 2 years ago

    Matthew 21:1 (ASV)

  • WE ARE BLESSED IN THE CITY.....

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2a63L0hEkI Everybody say blessed, say blessed, say blessed Blessed, blessed Blessed, blessed Blessed, blessed Since though hast walked uprightly, as a light in a dark…

    Created about 2 years ago

    Matthew 20:1 (ASV)

  • Divorce, eternal life, and riches...

    Matthew chapter 19 teaches us several things that are of utmost importance, especially in today's society. God does not condone DIVORCE and jesus states clearly that the only way divorce should enter…

    Created about 2 years ago

    Matthew 19:1 (ASV)

  • Forgiveness is not an option but a requirement!

    Many things happen to us in our lives on a daily basis. We are lied on, lied about, called names, to name just a few. But Jesus gave such a wonderful illustration in this chapter. In a nutshell, one individual…

    Created about 2 years ago

    Matthew 18:1 (ASV)

  • The most meaningful bible verse.

    Matthew chapters 16 and 17 were truly packed with useful things to put into your toolbox. Chapter 16 starts out with the disciples somewhat still doubting the power of Jesus. Jesus was told by the disciples…

    Created about 2 years ago

    Matthew 16:1 (ASV)

  • The wall(s) MUST come down..

    Many of us have "walls" in our lives. A wall is defined as an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure.…

    Created about 2 years ago

    Joshua 6:1 (ASV), Joshua 6:2 (ASV), Joshua 6:3 (ASV), Joshua 6:4 (ASV), Joshua 6:5 (ASV), Joshua 6:6 (ASV), Joshua 6:7 (ASV), Joshua 6:8 (ASV), Joshua 6:9 (ASV), Joshua 6:10 (ASV)

  • The Story continues.....

    Jesus continued to heal the sick and perform miracles in this chapter. As he traveled, he was approached by a woman that was concerned about demonic possessions in her daughter... She followed Jesus and…

    Created about 2 years ago

    Matthew 15:1 (ASV)

  • A question of having faith.

    I'm always astounded when i read that even the disciples did not have much faith at certain times. I mean, these are guys that followed Jesus everywhere he went and even witnessed countless miracles that…

    Created about 2 years ago

    Matthew 14:1 (ASV)

  • Parables

    Jesus continued to amaze the masses as he went from place to place giving advice, healing the sick and telling parables. The funny thing is in this chapter the disciples did not fully understand what…

    Created over 2 years ago

    Matthew 13:1 (ASV)

  • Dont Give up.

    For over a year now, i have been looking for a job. This is the first time in my life i've been without working for this period of time. For previous years i have been either in the military or working…

    Created over 2 years ago

    Job 1:1 (ASV)

  • Those who are not with me are against me.

    Jesus made it clear in this chapter that those that are not with him are against him, meaning you cannot serve 2 masters, or somehow be "in between". I'm completely sold out to God, BUT i'm also a sinner…

    Created over 2 years ago

    Matthew 11:1 (ASV)

  • Power to do it all.

    Matthew chapters 10 and 11 used quite a deal of symbolism to describe what was going on at that particular time. I have some ideas and thoughts that stood out to me about those two chapters. The very…

    Created over 2 years ago

    Matthew 10:1 (ASV)

  • A small amount of faith.

    As i continue through the book of Matthew it becomes evident to me that the whole premise of being a good christian is having just a little bit of faith. Jesus went around from area to area healing people…

    Created over 2 years ago

    Matthew 7:1 (ASV)