29 Quotes & Sayings By Monica Johnson

Monica Johnson is a bestselling author of rom coms, sweet romances, sexy romance, contemporary romance, and other romances. She's also a critically acclaimed author of faith-based novels. Her books have been translated into nine languages. You can find Monica on Facebook, Twitter or visit her website for more information.

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From politics to parenting, Christians have something to say. Monica Johnson
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A Christian's celebration of Christmas should be a lot different from that of nonbelievers. Monica Johnson
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Christmas is a Christian holiday, and any self-respecting person of another religion should not celebrate a holiday that they don't believe in. Clearly, Christ is in the name of the holiday, so there should be a belief in Him. Monica Johnson
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Giving is a really big thing around Christmas, as well it should be. Christmas is about giving, and it all stems from the greatest gift the world has ever received - the gift of Jesus Christ. Monica Johnson
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There is a lot to celebrate about that little Babe who was laid in a manger. Christians celebrate Christmas because they are thankful for the promise of salvation, which was delivered in human flesh and named Jesus. Monica Johnson
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The word of God is very important to Christmas. For unto us a child was born, and we should be reminded of how Christ's amazing journey came to be. Monica Johnson
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It's funny how we 'do' Christmas. Christmas is not something that we do, it is something that was done. It celebrates the long awaited arrival of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. We had nothing to do with it, but what we can do is praise God for the coming of the Lord, who washed away the sins of the world by dying on the cross. Monica Johnson
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During the holiday season, Christmas specifically, it can be hard to be away from family and friends. Monica Johnson
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I'm not going to tell you to meditate on what Christmas really means and be thankful. Monica Johnson
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There has never been, and there will never be, another human who will be more successful than the humble Teacher, Jesus Christ. Monica Johnson
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When we have fallen and need to get back up again, we are able to do it in His strength walking in His Spirit. Cling to the Spirit of Christ Jesus - He will never fail. Monica Johnson
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Persecutions are inevitable as a Christian. We are not greater than our Master, Jesus Christ, in whose Holy Spirit we gain strength to endure. Monica Johnson
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Christians need a time and place to sanctify themselves. It's important to take the time, and early in the morning is a wonderful time to do it. Monica Johnson
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Learning from the past helps to ensure that mistakes are not repeated. Monica Johnson
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God is being taken out of schools; children are not being raised in church learning the word; many parents are living lives unto themselves, exalting substance rather than Jesus Christ, and those looking for answers are going to church and finding the word is not being preached. There are consequences to these decisions. Monica Johnson
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Through prayer, fasting, and studying, God will answer. Monica Johnson
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Regret is not a proactive feeling. It is situated in disappointment, sorrow, even remorse. It merely wishes things were different without an act to cause a difference. However, repentance is different. Repentance is an admission of, hatred of, and turning away from sin before God. Monica Johnson
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A 'real pastor' is not preaching of their own; they are speaking what God put in their heart by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is using them at that very moment to speak to the congregations situations -past, present, and future. Monica Johnson
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There was a time, in the not so distant past, that if you didn't have what you needed on Thanksgiving, you were pretty much going to have to wait until Friday. Not anymore! Monica Johnson
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Some churches make intercessory prayer part of their weekly schedule. If that's not the case at your church, find another person in the faith to intercede with or go before God on your own. Monica Johnson
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Being afraid to tell the truth because of the projected consequences, whatever it may be, shows a lack of faith and an abundance of fear. Monica Johnson
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Singles have a purpose that is higher than any earthly relationship. Marriage is honorable, but so is being single. Monica Johnson
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It's only through Christ that we can take full advantage of God's mercy and forgiveness through repentance in Jesus' name. Monica Johnson
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Pray for someone else's child, your pastor, the military, the police officers, the firemen, the teachers, the government. There's no end to the ways that you can intervene on behalf of others through prayer. Monica Johnson
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Just the simple act of sharing wisdom is something that many parents have left to society to do; however, that is not what God teaches in His word. Monica Johnson
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God knows and sees all. His wisdom and knowledge far outweighs mankind, and whether or not people ever recognize it - He is the creator. He is the giver of life, and only He has the power to take it away. That's why its imperative to submit to Him. Monica Johnson
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Peace is a gift that is embodied through the Holy Spirit through the acceptance of Christ. Monica Johnson
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Christian children should be taught at an early age that everything they receive is because of God's grace and love. They will grow up more appreciative and begin to understand that they, too, must have a relationship with Christ. Christian children should also be taught how to give. Monica Johnson