the Rev. Mark David Johnson, MDiv, STM
When I was on internship in Easton PA, I spent one afternoon a week in the Northampton County Department of Corrections. My supervisor and I mostly functioned as teachers. We would teach classes like “Intro to World Religions,” “How to … Read more
I love being a pastor. There are some awesome perks – like leading God’s people in worship, having dinner at people’s homes, and being a visible advocate in the community. Although challenges abound, this is a vocation dedicated to loving and serving all of … Read more
Today’s reading Do you ever carry others – their things, their emotions, their hurts? Today’s gospel tells of a few people who carried a paralyzed man to see Jesus. As God’s people we’re called to lift up those who are hurting, … Read more
Today’s reading When you do something for another person, are you doing it for them or for yourself? Sometimes that question can be hard to answer. Today, Jesus reminds us that our ultimate reward is in heaven. So, keep doing good things – … Read more
#discussMatt24 If you had to respond to all the problems of the world in one sentence, what would you say? — mdj+ (@revMDJ) November 5, 2014 .@MrkDvdJhnsn Love. #discussMatt24 — Inger Hanson (@ingerpoints) November 5, 2014
#discussMatt24 If you had to explain all the problems of the world in one word, what would it be? — mdj+ (@revMDJ) November 4, 2014 @MrkDvdJhnsn #discussMatt24 Fear. — Lauren Applegate (@lappl87) November 4, 2014 @MrkDvdJhnsn #discussMatt24 Fear — Ian … Read more