Pastor Dennis Johnson

11/27/2024

Today's new episode of Baptist Bridges is about ministering while grieving. We encourage you to listen to it and share it with those you think might benefit from it. Thank you to our guests - Tracey Bagley and Jeremy Ng.

Listen now:
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09/11/2024

“If then you are wise,“ wrote St. Bernard, “you will show yourself rather as a reservoir than as a canal. A canal spreads abroad water as it receives it, but a reservoir waits until it is filled before overflowing, and thus without loss to itself communicates its superabundant water.“

08/19/2024

Moments like these remind me of the power of God's Word in the hearts of our little ones. Watching my boys shout 'Hallelujah' with such joy is a blessing beyond words. As Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”

Just as you would never leave a child in front of the wheels of a moving vehicle, we cannot leave them to navigate life on their own at this young age. We must guide them to find their “TRUE IDENTITY” in CHRIST. Let’s take every opportunity to sow seeds of faith in the next generation. The impact will last a lifetime. 🙏 "

07/01/2024

The greatest legacy we can leave for our children is a relationship with Jesus. While it is good to plan and leave them material things, without Christ in their lives, they will have lost everything. Proverbs 22:6 says, "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it." Bringing children to church helps lay a strong foundation of faith, provides a supportive community, and instills godly values that guide them through life's challenges. Every menace in society originates from homes, meaning the solution starts from the home at a very young age, training children in the ways of the Lord.

06/07/2024

"There's a famous saying: 'Don't judge a book by its cover.' In today's world, people often judge based on outward appearances rather than inner content. While it's important to present ourselves well, we shouldn't let external appearances define us. True beauty comes from within. We must focus on our inner selves, ensuring that our outward appearance is a reflection of our inward transformation. Strive to embody the qualities of Jesus from the inside out. 'Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.' - 1 Samuel 16:7."

06/07/2024

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04/12/2024

01/15/2024

I do not seek to understand so that I may believe,
but I believe so that I may understand;
and what is more,
I believe that unless I do believe I shall not understand.
Anselm of Canterbury (1033-1109)

01/12/2024

Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to a meaningful dialogue on 'Dealing with Difficult People' at CBOQ Now. Webpage: https://baptist.ca/cboq-now/

I'm excited to share the link with you. Personally, I learned a lot during the discussion, and I believe you'll find the insights valuable.

Kindly explore the conversation and some of the recommended resources:

- "Alligators in the Swamp" by George Thompson
- "Never Call them Jerks" by Arthur Paul Boers
- "Clergy Killers" by Lloyd Rediger
- "Levels of Conflict" by Speed Leas

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