Craig Marvin Johnson
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Craig Marvin Johnson
A Journey of Knowing Christ, Living His Word, and Making Disciples
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Before You Turn the Page...
This book is more than something to read.
It is an invitation.
An invitation to know God's Word.
To walk more closely with Jesus.
To grow in spiritual maturity.
To become a faithful disciple.
And to help others discover the freedom that is found only in Him.
So before you begin…
Pray.
Open your Bible.
Invite the Holy Spirit to teach you.
Then turn the page...
The journey begins now.
Every generation must answer one question:
What is truth?
For some, truth is whatever seems right at the moment.
For others, truth changes with culture, popular opinion, or personal experience.
Yet Jesus made a remarkable declaration.
He did not simply claim to know the truth.
He declared,
"I am the Truth."
That single statement changes everything.
If Jesus truly is the Truth, then truth is not created by culture.
It is not determined by majority opinion.
It is not reinvented by every generation.
Truth is rooted in the eternal character of God and revealed perfectly through His Son.
This book was written because I believe our generation desperately needs that reminder.
We are surrounded by more information than any generation in history, yet many people remain uncertain about where lasting truth can actually be found.
My prayer is that these pages will help you rediscover the confidence, hope, and freedom that come from building your life upon God's Word.
Whether you are a new believer, a mature disciple, a church leader, or someone simply searching for answers, I invite you to begin this journey with an open Bible, a teachable heart, and a willingness to obey whatever God reveals.
The destination is not merely greater knowledge.
The destination is a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
Because the goal has never been simply to know the truth.
The goal is to know the One who is the Truth.
Pastor of Worship and Discipleship
Moving beyond personal preference to authentic church growth
Everyone has preferences.
That statement is obvious, but it is important.
We have preferences about food, clothing, music, schedules, furniture, temperature, lighting, automobiles, neighborhoods, sports teams, and vacation destinations.
We prefer certain colors.
We favor particular styles.
We enjoy some experiences more than others.
We are drawn toward what feels familiar, meaningful, comfortable, or beautiful to us.
The same is true in church.
Why worship isn't a spectator act
Worship is a full-body, full-heart, full-out connection with God and each other.
A children's book of Creation, Scripture, Song, and the Gospel
The creation account forms a foundation for faith. In Genesis, we are invited to behold God as Creator. He speaks light
into darkness, shapes the skies and seas, fills the land with plants and trees, places lights in the heavens, fills the waters
and the skies with life, creates animals, and makes Adam and Eve in His image.
This book is really three books in one: a children's storybook, a visual song accompaniment, and a Scripture-guided walk
through creation that turns toward the good news of Jesus Christ.
Read it slowly. Let children notice the pictures. Ask what they see. Sing the lyrics. Read the Scripture. Then point them to
the greatest truth of all: the God who made the whole world also made a way for us to know Him personally through
Jesus.
Sincerely,
Craig Marvin Johnson