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WALK BY FAITH / / Jeremy Camp / / Acoustic Cover by Derek Charles Johnson / / Music Video Cover of the song “Walk By Faith” by Jeremy Camp. Acoustic guitar and vocals by Derek Charles Johnson. --------------------------------------
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_________________________________ WALK BY FAITH LYRICS Will I believe You when You say Your hand will guide my every way Will I receive the words You say Every moment of every day Well I will walk by faith Even when I cannot see Well because this broken road Prepares Your will for me Well help me to rid endless fears You’ve been so faithful for all my years With one breath You make me new Your grace covers all I do Well I will walk by faith Even when I cannot see Well because this broken road Prepares Your will for me Well I’m broken but I still see Your face Well You’ve spoken pouring Your words of grace Well I will walk by faith Even when I cannot see Well because this broken road Prepares Your will for me Well I will walk by faith Even when I cannot see Well because this broken road Prepares Your will for me Well Hallelujah, Halle-lu Well Hallelujah, Halle-lu I will walk by faith I will walk by faith I will walk by faith I will walk by faith I will walk by faith I will walk by faith

NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD OF JESUS / / Derek Charles Johnson / / Acoustic Cover / / Music Video Cover of the song “Nothing But The Blood Of Jesus.” Acoustic guitar and vocals by Derek Charles Johnson.
 Words: Robert Lowry (1876)
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________________________________________ NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD OF JESUS LYRICS
 What can wash away my sin?
 Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 What can make me whole again?
 Nothing but the blood of Jesus. O precious is the flow
that makes me white as snow;
 No other fount I know;
nothing but the blood of Jesus. For my pardon this I see:
 nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 For my cleansing this my plea:
 nothing but the blood of Jesus. O precious is the flow
that makes me white as snow;
 No other fount I know;
nothing but the blood of Jesus. This is all my hope and peace:
 nothing but the blood of Jesus.
 This is all my righteousness:
 nothing but the blood of Jesus. O precious is the flow
that makes me white as snow;
 No other fount I know;
nothing but the blood of Jesus. O precious is the flow
that makes me white as snow;
 No other fount I know;
nothing but the blood of Jesus.

IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL / / Derek Charles Johnson / / Acoustic Cover / / Music Video Cover of the song “It Is Well With My Soul.” Acoustic guitar and vocals by Derek Charles Johnson.
 Words/Music: Horatio Gates Spafford-lyrics, Philip Bliss-composer (1873) ----------------------------------------------- WHERE TO FIND DEREK CHARLES JOHNSON: —MUSIC:
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_______________________________ IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL LYRICS

 When peace like a river attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, "It is well, it is well with my soul."
 It is well, with my soul It is well, it is well with my soul. My sin oh, the bliss of this glorious thought! My sin, not in part, but the whole, Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more; Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! It is well, with my soul It is well, it is well with my soul. And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll; The trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend; Even so, it is well with my soul. It is well, with my soul It is well, it is well with my soul. It is well (it is well), with my soul (with my soul) It is well, it is well with my soul.

CORNERSTONE / / Derek Charles Johnson / / Acoustic Cover / / Music Video Cover of the song “Cornerstone” by Hillsong. Acoustic guitar and vocals by Derek Charles Johnson.
 Words/Music: Edward Mote, Eric Liljero, Jonas Myrin, Reuben Morgan, William Batchelder Bradbury (2011) -------------------------------------------------------------
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____________________________________________________________________ CORNERSTONE LYRICS

 My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus' blood and righteousness And I dare not trust the sweetest frame But wholly trust in Jesus name Christ alone, Cornerstone Weak made strong in the Savior's love Through the storm He is Lord, Lord of all When darkness seems to hide His face I rest on His unchanging grace In every high and stormy gale My anchor holds within the veil My anchor holds within the veil Christ alone, Cornerstone Weak made strong in the Savior's love Through the storm He is Lord, Lord of all Oh He is Lord Lord of all Christ alone, Cornerstone Weak made strong in the Savior's love Through the storm He is Lord, Lord of all When He shall come with trumpet sound Oh, may I then in Him be found Dressed in His righteousness alone Faultless stand before the throne Christ alone, Cornerstone Weak made strong in the Savior's love Through the storm He is Lord, Lord of all

HOW DEEP THE FATHER’S LOVE FOR US / / Derek Charles Johnson / / Acoustic Cover / / Music Video (with lyrics) Cover of the song “How Deep The Father’s Love For Us” by Stuart Townend. Acoustic guitar and vocals by Derek Charles Johnson.
 Words/Music: Stuart Townend (1995) SUBSCRIBE to Derek Charles Johnson: https://bit.ly/30J9V2Z ------------------------------------------- WHERE TO FIND DEREK CHARLES JOHNSON: —MUSIC:
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 HOW DEEP THE FATHER'S LOVE FOR US LYRICS

 How deep the Father’s love for us,
 How vast beyond all measure,
 That He should give His only Son
 To make a wretch His treasure.
 How great the pain of searing loss 
 The Father turns His face away,
 As wounds which mar the Chosen One
 Bring many sons to glory.

 Behold the man upon a cross,
 My sin upon His shoulders;
 Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice
 Call out among the scoffers.
 It was my sin that held Him there
 Until it was accomplished;
 His dying breath has brought me life 
 I know that it is finished.

 I will not boast in anything,
 No gifts, no power, no wisdom;
 But I will boast in Jesus Christ,
 His death and resurrection.
 Why should I gain from His reward?
 I cannot give an answer;
 But this I know with all my heart 
 His wounds have paid my ransom. Why should I gain from His reward?
 I cannot give an answer;
 But this I know with all my heart 
 His wounds have paid my ransom.

I EXALT THEE / I LOVE YOU LORD / / Derek Charles Johnson / / Acoustic Cover / / Music Video Cover of the songs “I Exalt Thee" and "I Love You Lord". Acoustic guitar and vocals by Derek Charles Johnson. Words/Music: Pete Sanchez - I Exalt Thee (1977), Laurie Klein - I Love You Lord (1978) --------------------------------------- WHERE TO FIND DEREK CHARLES JOHNSON: —MUSIC:
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____________________________________ I EXALT THEE / I LOVE YOU LORD LYRICS I exalt Thee! I exalt Thee! I exalt Thee, O Lord! I exalt Thee! I exalt Thee! I exalt Thee, O Lord! For Thou. O Lord, art high above all the earth; Thou art exalted far above all gods. For Thou, O Lord, art high above all the earth; Thou art exalted far above all gods. I exalt Thee! I exalt Thee! I exalt Thee, O Lord! I exalt Thee! I exalt Thee! I exalt Thee, O Lord! I love You Lord And I lift my voice To worship You O my soul rejoice Take joy my King In what You hear May it be a sweet sweet sound In Your ear

LORD I NEED YOU / / Derek Charles Johnson / / Acoustic Cover / / Music Video Cover of the song “Lord I Need You” by Matt Maher. Acoustic guitar and vocals by Derek Charles Johnson. Words/Music: Jesse Reeves, Kristian Stanfill, Matt Maher, Christy Nockels, and Daniel Carson (2011) ------------------------------------------------WHERE TO FIND DEREK CHARLES JOHNSON: —MUSIC:
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______________________________________ LORD I NEED YOU LYRICS Lord I come, I confess Bowing here, I find my rest Without You, I fall apart You're the one that guides my heart Lord, I need You, oh, I need You Every hour, I need You My one defense, my righteousness Oh God, how I need You Where sin runs deep, Your grace is more Where grace is found is where You are And where You are, Lord, I am free Holiness is Christ in me Lord, I need You, oh, I need You Every hour, I need You My one defense, my righteousness Oh God, how I need You So teach my song to rise to You When temptation comes my way And when I cannot stand, I'll fall on You Jesus, You're my hope and stay Lord, I need You, oh, I need You Every hour, I need You My one defense, my righteousness Oh God, how I need You You're my one defense, my righteousness Oh God, how I need You My one defense, my righteousness Oh God, how I need You

Better Is One Day | Derek Charles Johnson Cover of the song “Better Is One Day” Acoustic guitar and vocals by Derek Charles Johnson. Words/Music: Matt Redman (1995) -------------------------------------------------------------
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________________________________________________________ BETTER IS ONE DAY LYRICS How lovely is Your dwelling place Oh, Lord Almighty For my soul longs and even thirsts for You For here my heart is satisfied Within Your presence I sing beneath the shadow of Your wings Better is one day in Your courts Better is one day in Your house Better is one day in Your courts Than thousands elsewhere
Better is one day in Your courts Better is one day in Your house Better is one day in Your courts Than thousands elsewhere Than thousands elsewhere One thing I ask and I would seek To see Your beauty To find You in the place Your glory dwells One thing I ask and I would seek To see Your beauty To find You in the place Your glory dwells Better is one day in Your courts Better is one day in Your house Better is one day in Your courts Than thousands elsewhere
Better is one day in Your courts Better is one day in Your house Better is one day in Your courts Than thousands elsewhere
 My heart and flesh cry out To You, the living God Your Spirit's water to my soul I've tasted and I've seen Come once again to me I will draw near to You I will draw near to You Better is one day Better is one day Better is one day Than thousands elsewhere Better is one day Better is one day Better is one day Than thousands elsewhere

Better is one day in Your courts Better is one day in Your house Better is one day in Your courts Than thousands elsewhere
Better is one day in Your courts Better is one day in Your house Better is one day in Your courts Than thousands elsewhere Better is one day Better is one day Better is one day Than thousands elsewhere Better is one day Better is one day Better is one day Than thousands elsewhere Than thousands elsewhere

Holy Forever | Derek Charles Johnson (with lyrics) Cover of the song “Holy Forever” by Chris Tomlin. Acoustic guitar and vocals by Derek Charles Johnson. Words/Music: Chris Tomlin, Phil Wickham, Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson, Jason Ingram SUBSCRIBE to Derek Charles Johnson: https://bit.ly/30J9V2Z ---------------------------------------------------- WHERE TO FIND DEREK CHARLES JOHNSON: —MUSIC:
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___________________________________________ HOLY FOREVER LYRICS A thousand generations falling down in worship To sing the song of ages to the Lamb And all who've gone before us and all who will believe Will sing the song of ages to the Lamb Your name is the highest Your name is the greatest Your name stands above them all All thrones and dominions All powers and positions Your name stands above them all And the angels cry, Holy All creation cries, Holy You are lifted high, Holy Holy forever If you've been forgiven and if you've been redeemed Sing the song forever to the Lamb If you walk in freedom and if you bear His name Sing the song forever to the Lamb We'll sing the song forever and amen And the angels cry, Holy All creation cries, Holy You are lifted high, Holy Holy forever Hear your people sing, Holy To the King of Kings, Holy You will always be, Holy Holy forever Your name is the highest Your name is the greatest Your name stands above them all - Jesus All thrones and dominions All powers and positions Your name stands above them all Your name is the highest Your name is the greatest Your name stands above them all All thrones and dominions All powers and positions Your name stands above them all And the angels cry, Holy All creation cries, Holy You are lifted high, Holy Holy forever Hear your people sing, Holy To the King of Kings, Holy You will always be, Holy Holy forever You will always be, Holy Holy forever

The Heart Of Worship | Derek Charles Johnson Cover of the song “The Heart Of Worship.” Acoustic guitar and vocals by Derek Charles Johnson. Words/Music: Matt Redman (1998) -------------------------------------------------------------
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 ____________________________________ THE HEART OF WORSHIP LYRICS When the music fades All is stripped away And I simply come Longing just to bring Something that's of worth That will bless Your heart I'll bring You more than a song For a song in itself Is not what You have required You search much deeper within Through the way things appear You're looking into my heart I'm coming back to the heart of worship And it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it When it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus King of endless worth No one could express How much you deserve Though I'm weak and poor All I have is Yours Every single breath! I'll bring You more than a song For a song in itself Is not what You have required You search much deeper within Through the way things appear You're looking into my heart I'm coming back to the heart of worship And it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it When it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus I'm coming back to the heart of worship And it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it When it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus I'm coming back to the heart of worship And it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it When it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus

Are You Born Again? | AS BOLD AS LIONS DEVOTIONAL | August 30, 2023 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to His great mercy, He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter 1:3 One of the key identifiers of a “Christian” I heard growing up was the term “born again Christian.” In my naivety, it seemed like more of a qualifier than anything else. There are perhaps people who just believed in Christ and then there are those who are truly “born again”! But as I reflect on this terminology, it still seems to be an important distinction and even a clarification we must reconcile. As Peter states in his letter, it is Christ that has caused us to be born again…not born of blood and water but of the Spirit (as Christ laid out to Nicodemus in John 3). So why make a big deal out of this? Should we even mention it? I believe it’s important. To truly be a Christian, one must be born again. It can be easy to claim “Oh I’m a Christian” and even believe because mom or dad (or someone else) believed, we believe too. But the access to that “living hope” Peter speaks of only comes to those who profess a faith in Jesus Christ. A faith marked by confession of sin, repentance, and an acknowledgment of Him as Lord and Savior. For that person, the status of “born again” is conveyed with all its rights and privileges. As we examine our lives may we do so with confidence if we’ve made this decision. From there, may we be motivated to ask those we encounter this simple question: Are you born again? Question for today: Is there one person today that I need to ask “Are you born again” to? Pray: God open up opportunities for conversations to happen with those who need to know Jesus. Want to subscribe to the AS BOLD AS LIONS devotional and blog mailing list? Click here to sign up: https://derekcharlesjohnson.com/as-bold-as-lions Tune in to the weekly AS BOLD AS LIONS podcast, available on all major streaming platforms including: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DfKqbU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3gp6jvJ Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/6RgTqIoe0gb Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3G4Zt86 iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/3UymTde My website podcast player: https://derekcharlesjohnson.com/podcast We’d love to hear from you! Email: info@derekcharlesjohnson.com Interested in hosting Derek for an event? Visit https://derekcharlesjohnson.com/contact

Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing | Derek Charles Johnson Modern reworking of the hymn “Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing.” Electric guitar and vocals by Derek Charles Johnson. Words: Robert Robinson (1758) Music: "Nettleton" by John Wyeth ------------------------------------------------------------- WHERE TO FIND DEREK CHARLES JOHNSON: —MUSIC:
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Two Paths, Two Different Ends | AS BOLD AS LIONS DEVOTIONAL | August 28, 2023 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on His law he meditates day and night. Psalm 1:1,2 Psalm 1 is a short discourse (6 verses) on the two roads we can take through life: a path of righteousness or a path of wickedness. For the righteous man there is happiness; a feeling of being “right with God.” He is a man who takes delight in God’s Word and bears fruit. He is prosperous. God watches over him. The wicked man on the other hand, is the exact opposite. His way does not lead to life. His path ultimately comes to ruin and destruction. At the end of all things, he will not survive the Lord’s judgment. Sometimes these black and white descriptions from Scripture make our world uncomfortable, because it’s a world that wants to live in shades of gray. But when we come to Christ, we acknowledge that we do not know the right way; the way that is best. We surrender to a plan that is better than ours and lay down our wants, desires, and even our standards of right/wrong in exchange for the standard and the way. The path laid out before us is clear. It just depends upon which road we ultimately choose to take. Each day we can either submit and follow Christ or go our own way. The path in Him may not always be easy, but the rewards are out of this world. Question for today: How have I experienced both paths in my life and come to know that it is much better pursuing Christ than trying to do life without Him? Pray: God I thank You for a way that is clear to finding life and fulfillment. It is through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Want to subscribe to the AS BOLD AS LIONS devotional and blog mailing list? Click here to sign up: https://derekcharlesjohnson.com/as-bold-as-lions Tune in to the weekly AS BOLD AS LIONS podcast, available on all major streaming platforms including: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DfKqbU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3gp6jvJ Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/6RgTqIoe0gb Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3G4Zt86 iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/3UymTde My website podcast player: https://derekcharlesjohnson.com/podcast We’d love to hear from you! Email: info@derekcharlesjohnson.com Interested in hosting Derek for an event? Visit https://derekcharlesjohnson.com/contact

Being Joyful, Not Just Happy | AS BOLD AS LIONS DEVOTIONAL | August 25, 2023 Do not grieve, because your strength comes from rejoicing in the LORD. Nehemiah 8:10 Emotions come and go. Happiness and sadness can all exist within the same day, from one moment to the next depending upon our circumstances. How then does one develop contentment and even have joy despite the emotions swirling around? For myself, I find a difference between pursuing happiness in life and living in a state of joy. Happiness can be fleeting and although I have a desire to always be happy, look happy, and pursue what makes me happy, I don’t think it’s a reality. God knows us intimately and knows there are seasons of the soul. But a common thread throughout those seasons must be one of joy. Joy is something that points us beyond just this life. “A joyful hope” ultimately means that when our days are over, we will be taken up into glory if we are in Christ. We will go to a place without sorrow or tears, a place made perfect by His presence. What that means for us in the here and now, is that nothing in this life can possibly shake us from the joy that we gain in knowing Christ. Just as Jesus was able to endure the cross, because of the “joy that lay before Him,” we are able to endure whatever life brings. Jesus’ went to the cross knowing it would ultimately bring joy for you and I. That news doesn’t just make me happy, it makes me rejoice! Question for today: What does living in a state of joy rather than pursuing happiness look like for me? Pray: Jesus you went to the cross with the promise of heaven being the joy laid before you. Thank you for going to the cross and for modeling to us what true joy looks like. Want to subscribe to the AS BOLD AS LIONS devotional and blog mailing list? Click here to sign up: https://derekcharlesjohnson.com/as-bold-as-lions Tune in to the weekly AS BOLD AS LIONS podcast, available on all major streaming platforms including: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DfKqbU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3gp6jvJ Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/6RgTqIoe0gb Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3G4Zt86 iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/3UymTde My website podcast player: https://derekcharlesjohnson.com/podcast We’d love to hear from you! Email: info@derekcharlesjohnson.com Interested in hosting Derek for an event? Visit https://derekcharlesjohnson.com/contact

What Can God Do With A Life Fully Sold Out To Him? | AS BOLD AS LIONS DEVOTIONAL | August 23, 2023 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has shown you all this, there is none so discerning and wise as you are. You shall be over my house, and all my people shall order themselves as you command. Only as regards the throne will I be greater than you.” Genesis 41:39,40 There is something to be said about understanding destiny and identity in our lives as we examine the life of Joseph. There was a confidence displayed, not in himself but in the Lord. That confidence led to boldness and to being a man of action. As we look at Joseph going before Pharaoh, we look at someone whose whole life had been preparation for this moment. God gave him a unique ability to interpret dreams. God put him before greater and greater men of influence. And despite setbacks and hardships, God put Joseph in power at the exact right moment…for His timing and purposes. As we look at our lives, can we see the fingerprint of God weaving the story as He has desired? When we do, we understand that nothing is by accident or mere coincidence. Even the mistakes we have made can be turned around and used for His glory and our benefit. When we allow ourselves to be humbled before the Lord, we allow Him the opportunity to raise us up for His plan. Staying obedient, staying humble and hungry for His presence and doing this day after day after day…it all adds up over time. It then begs the question: what can God do with a life fully sold out to Him? It’s worth finding out. Question for today: What attributes of Joseph’s life led him to a place where God could raise Him up as second in command to Pharaoh? Pray: God I want my life to be that life fully sold out to You! I desire Your greater plan and purpose. Want to subscribe to the AS BOLD AS LIONS devotional and blog mailing list? Click here to sign up: https://derekcharlesjohnson.com/as-bold-as-lions Tune in to the weekly AS BOLD AS LIONS podcast, available on all major streaming platforms including: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DfKqbU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3gp6jvJ Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/6RgTqIoe0gb Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3G4Zt86 iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/3UymTde My website podcast player: https://derekcharlesjohnson.com/podcast We’d love to hear from you! Email: info@derekcharlesjohnson.com Interested in hosting Derek for an event? Visit https://derekcharlesjohnson.com/contact

How Great Is Our God | Derek Charles Johnson (with lyrics) Cover of the song “How Great Is Our God” written by Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, and Jesse Reeves. Acoustic guitar and vocals by Derek Charles Johnson. ---------------------------------------------------------- WHERE TO FIND DEREK CHARLES JOHNSON: —MUSIC:
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________________________________________________________ HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD LYRICS The splendor of the King, clothed in majesty Let all the Earth rejoice All the Earth rejoice He wraps himself in light And darkness tries to hide And trembles at His voice Trembles at His voice How great is our God, sing with me How great is our God, and all will see How great, how great is our God Age to age He stands And time is in His hands Beginning and the end Beginning and the end The Godhead Three in One Father Spirit Son The Lion and the Lamb The Lion and the Lamb How great is our God, sing with me How great is our God, and all will see How great, how great is our God Name above all names Worthy of all praise My heart will sing How great is our God How great is our God, sing with me How great is our God, and all will see How great, how great is our God How great is our God, sing with me How great is our God, and all will see How great, how great is our God

Wisdom Must Be Pursued | AS BOLD AS LIONS DEVOTIONAL | August 21, 2023 My son, if you receive my words…making your ear attentive to wisdom…then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path. Proverbs 2:1,2,9 There is a deficit within Christianity today of true spiritual wisdom and discernment. It is not for a lack of sermons, books, seminars, and other resources. We have so much information readily at our fingertips. We live in an “information age.” But our desire to learn and grow is not always there. We are often stunted because of this. We come to know Christ and experience that initial transformation. But we can remain in the infancy stage of our walk simply because we stop wanting to grow deeper. The book of Proverbs could be summed up as a book of wisdom. It is a clear reference to Christ as the one Who embodies and bears wisdom. It can be easy to seek out the teacher who is more knowledgeable of a particular subject. But faith should cause us to want to grow and feed ourselves rather than relying upon the instruction of others. There’s nothing wrong with being taught, but we should desire more than just what we receive on Sunday morning. Wisdom must be pursued and as we pursue it, the Spirit instructs and guides us. He is the true Teacher. Question for today: Is my walk in Christ deeper than it was a year ago? 5 years ago? If not, why is that so? Pray: Lord this word is personal and I cannot look over the fence at anyone else. I look inward and say, “Take me deeper and further than where I’ve been.” Want to subscribe to the AS BOLD AS LIONS devotional and blog mailing list? Click here to sign up: https://derekcharlesjohnson.com/as-bold-as-lions Tune in to the weekly AS BOLD AS LIONS podcast, available on all major streaming platforms including: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DfKqbU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3gp6jvJ Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/6RgTqIoe0gb Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3G4Zt86 iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/3UymTde My website podcast player: https://derekcharlesjohnson.com/podcast We’d love to hear from you! Email: info@derekcharlesjohnson.com Interested in hosting Derek for an event? Visit https://derekcharlesjohnson.com/contact

There’s No Fear In Love | AS BOLD AS LIONS DEVOTIONAL | August 18, 2023 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. 1 John 4:18 A worship song that has become a favorite of mine over the years is called No Longer Slaves. In this song, the chorus states “I’m no longer a slave to fear, I am a child of God.” I’m realizing more and more that living in fear and loving God are two things that cannot coexist within the believer in Christ. It seems simple enough. But the past few years have shown me just how easy it is to be afraid of my surroundings and to trust God less. The fear I display is really a denial of Christ’s power and authority. It is also a place where I am not in right relationship with Him. Of course this all gets back to identity. When I do not understand my identity in Christ, I begin to seek my purpose in other things. Inevitably my plans come to ruin or at least stall out. When I step out understanding that I am His and have complete faith, I step out in obedience and assurance. Sometimes we may fall. Some things may not go exactly how we planned them. But God is not using those moments to hold us back. No, He uses them to draw us out into deeper waters, to continue putting our fears aside and loving Him more. Because His plans are for good and not harm! There’s no fear in love and our identity must be founded upon the love of our Savior. Question for today: What’s one faith step I’ve been unwilling to take because fear has held me back? Pray: Lord my simple prayer today is to love you more and to fear less. Your perfect love casts out fear. Want to subscribe to the AS BOLD AS LIONS devotional and blog mailing list? Click here to sign up: https://derekcharlesjohnson.com/as-bold-as-lions Tune in to the weekly AS BOLD AS LIONS podcast, available on all major streaming platforms including: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DfKqbU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3gp6jvJ Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/6RgTqIoe0gb Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3G4Zt86 iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/3UymTde My website podcast player: https://derekcharlesjohnson.com/podcast We’d love to hear from you! Email: info@derekcharlesjohnson.com Interested in hosting Derek for an event? Visit https://derekcharlesjohnson.com/contact

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Accountability Starts With Humility | AS BOLD AS LIONS DEVOTIONAL | August 16, 2023 Obeyyour leaders and submit to them,for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have togive an account. Hebrews 13:17 One of the last charges in the Book of Hebrews is for the audience to obey and submit to its leaders. In the New Living Translation, this verse states “Obey your spiritual leaders and do what they say.” In a culture that says things like “You do you” and “Be yourself,” there isn’t a lot of room for checking in and having oversight. The sentiment really then becomes “I want accountability on my terms…I really just want others to affirm my decisions.” However, there is no Biblical support for this type of thinking. Sadly it has influenced and affected the church in many ways. As Hebrews closes, the author reminds us to submit to those in spiritual authority. Pastors, mentors, accountability partners — these are people in our lives who should have spiritual headship over us. They are there to ask tough questions and to allow us to bare what is inside. And that is a good thing. To start this process, we must exhibit humility. It is where accountability begins and when we grasp this, we start on a road to becoming more and more like Christ. Question for today: Is there someone in my life to whom I am accountable? Pray: God I pray for people in my life who can ask tough questions and to whom I can be held accountable. Want to subscribe to the AS BOLD AS LIONS devotional and blog mailing list? Click here to sign up: https://derekcharlesjohnson.com/as-bold-as-lions Tune in to the weekly AS BOLD AS LIONS podcast, available on all major streaming platforms including: Spotify:https://spoti.fi/3DfKqbU Apple Podcasts:https://apple.co/3gp6jvJ Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/6RgTqIoe0gb Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3G4Zt86 iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/3UymTde My website podcast player: https://derekcharlesjohnson.com/podcast We’d love to hear from you! Email: info@derekcharlesjohnson.com Interested in hosting Derek for an event? Visit https://derekcharlesjohnson.com/contact

In The Garden | Derek Charles Johnsona Modern reworking of the hymn “In The Garden.” Acoustic guitar and vocals by Derek Charles Johnson. Words/Music: C. Austin Miles (1912) ------------------------------------------------------------- WHERE TO FIND DEREK CHARLES JOHNSON: —MUSIC:
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Skin-Deep or Heart-Deep? | AS BOLD AS LIONS DEVOTIONAL | August 14, 2023 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the LORD sees not as man sees; man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 Our culture rewards things based on outward appearances. Looks and beauty are favored as a skin-deep society judges and sizes up everyone through the eyes. This is nothing new. In ancient times kings and leaders were chosen much due to their appearance; if they looked like a king. Israel wanted a king so they could be like other nations who had kings. Saul fit the part; handsome and taller than any other man. In Saul, God gave Israel the king they wanted, but not the king they needed. Although Saul was a failure as king, God had another man in mind; someone who didn’t “fit the mold” in terms of what we’d expect a king to look like. But in God’s eyes, his heart was already where it needed to be. David was a “man after God’s own heart” and he led Israel as a true follower of the Lord. What God looks for in us is not based upon what man praises or not. It is based upon our hearts and He rewards those whose hearts belong to Him. When we remember this, we become less concerned with our skin condition and more concerned with our heart condition. Question for today: What is my heart condition like today in the Lord? Pray: As the culture around emphasizes appearance, how am I staying anchored to what God looks for and desires in me? Want to subscribe to the AS BOLD AS LIONS devotional and blog mailing list? Click here to sign up: https://derekcharlesjohnson.com/as-bold-as-lions Tune in to the weekly AS BOLD AS LIONS podcast, available on all major streaming platforms including: Spotify:https://spoti.fi/3DfKqbU Apple Podcasts:https://apple.co/3gp6jvJ Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/6RgTqIoe0gb Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3G4Zt86 iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/3UymTde My website podcast player: https://derekcharlesjohnson.com/podcast We’d love to hear from you! Email: info@derekcharlesjohnson.com Interested in hosting Derek for an event? Visit https://derekcharlesjohnson.com/contact