• About
    • Meet Angela
    • Contact Angela
  • Blog
  • Speaking
  • Podcast
  • freebies
  • Warrior Wares

Warrior Raiser

  • About
    • Meet Angela
    • Contact Angela
  • Blog
  • Speaking
  • Podcast
  • freebies
  • Warrior Wares
ADVENT 2020

DAY 1: Anchored Hope

November 29, 2020

Our world is full of the unknown. People are more uncertain of the future than ever before. Worry and doubt consume our thoughts.  We are like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind (James 1:5).  So what can secure us in the midst of life’s storms?  An anchor.

But, as Christians, the anchor of our hope is not dropped into any earthly sea.  The anchor of our hope is Jesus Christ.  Firm and unfailing, He is the steadfast support of our souls; providing calm protection against the storms and perils of this life.

Numbers 23:19 says, “God is not a man, so He does not lie. He is not human, so He does not change His mind. Has He ever spoken and failed to act? Has He ever promised and not carried it through?” (NLT) This means, if God made a promise, He will fulfill it.

This Christmas season is not only a reminder of our Saviors’ first coming to Earth, it is also a reminder that we wait in hope-filled expectation for His second coming (Romans 8:24-25). As surely as He promised His first coming, He will come again to take us to be with Him forever (John 14:3). We have the confident expectation of what He has promised will become as sure as our past.This future hope is our anchor.

Scripture says, “For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for his glory” (2 Corinthians 1:20, NLT).

These are just a few of the promises from God that can anchor our soul:

  • He provides redemption for our brokenness through Jesus (Galatians 4:4)
  • He provides a Savior for our sin (Romans 6:23)
  • He provides wisdom, knowledge and salvation when we live in the fear (deep awe, reverence & submission) of the Lord . (Isaiah 33:6)
  • He promises that if He said it, He is faithful and willing to complete it. (Isaiah 55:11)
  • He never leaves us or forsakes us, He is Immanuel, God with us (Matthew 1:23)

Through this Advent season we’ll see that He never left us without Hope, and He continues to give us Hope even when we walk through the darkest of times.

Daily Challenge:

What does being anchored in Him mean to you?

#Advent2020AC

Tweet

DAY 26: From Death to Life

by Angela Johnson December 24, 2020

DAY 25: The Most Unlikely

by Angela Johnson December 23, 2020

DAY 24: Founded In Love

by Angela Johnson December 22, 2020

DAY 23: A Wake-Up Call

by Angela Johnson December 21, 2020

DAY 22: Clash of Two Kingdoms

by Angela Johnson December 20, 2020

DAY 21: Pursuing A King

by Angela Johnson December 19, 2020
TAGS:adventanchoredChristmasHebrewsHopeJesussalvation
0 Comments
Share
Angela Johnson

Angela holds a Master’s in Public Health, two bachelors degrees, and is a registered nurse. Motivated to continue learning and help others, Angela left a full-time position in corporate wellness to pursue a career in nursing. After a short time as a labor and delivery nurse, Angela felt the calling to stay home full-time with her children. And 5 1/2 years ago, she felt a deep calling for connecting mothers and was able to begin the Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) and MOMSnext ministry at her local church. Within the past 2 years, Angela recently transitioned out of her position at her local ministry and now works with MOPS International as an area Ministry Coach in Central Ohio. Because of the profound impact that working with women and mothers has had on her life, both professionally and personally, Angela continues to work to encourage and equip women to realize their God-given potential. She has been on a journey to come alongside women to help them grow in their intimacy with the Lord and she is excited to help other believers mature in their faith. Angela enjoys writing, public speaking, singing, worshiping, leading Bible Study, crafting, playing outside with her kiddos, shopping, going out to dinner with her husband (without the kiddos), and spending time with friends and family.

Join the Convo

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

related posts

You May Also Like

DAY 23: A Wake-Up Call

December 21, 2020

DAY 12: The Heart of the Matter

December 10, 2020

DAY 15: Better Together

December 13, 2020
Hello, Im Angela
about me

Hello, Im Angela

I’m a follower of Jesus Christ, wife to Derrick, and mother to 3 beautiful children — Elliott, Elias, and Eleanor. I have a passion for teaching and sharing the Word of God through the written and spoken word.

Blog themes

  • ADVENT 2020
  • Hope for 2021
  • LENT 2021
  • Warrior Lessons

Bible Gateway

Bible Hub

Blue Letter Bible

Favorite Resources

  • d w e l l
  • Treasure Hunters
  • RightNow Media
  • Bible Project
  • Clothed in Grace
  • MOPS International
  • Compel Training
  • Proverbs31
  • Kintsugi Art
  • God’s Fingerprints
  • Dave Ramsey

Facebook

Facebook

Join the Newsletter

Receive the latest content from Warrior Raiser and never have FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) again!

Join 560 other subscribers

Archives

Follow on Instagram

BIG Day. HUGE Day. EPIC Day here at the Johnson house! Elliott decided he wanted to be baptized! He’s asked for a while and we wanted to be sure he understood what it meant — he signed up and wrote his own reason for why 𝘏𝘌 wanted to be baptized. So excited for his profession of faith—today was definitely a proud moment for me and @daddydj247! Here’s our whole service: https://youtu.be/icxvCjb6Ul4 (min 21:00 for Elliott!) #raisingwarriors #mybabygotbaptized #professionoffaith #firstbornsconfessionoffaith #warriorraiser
BIG Day. HUGE Day.  EPIC Day here at the Johnson house! Elliott decided he wanted to be baptized! He’s asked for a while and we wanted to be sure he understood what it meant — he signed up and wrote his own reason for why 𝘏𝘌 wanted to be baptized.

So excited for his profession of faith—today was definitely a proud moment for me and @daddydj247! 

Here’s our whole service: 
https://youtu.be/icxvCjb6Ul4 
(min 21:00 for Elliott!)

#raisingwarriors #mybabygotbaptized #professionoffaith #firstbornsconfessionoffaith #warriorraiser
BIG Day. HUGE Day.  EPIC Day here at the Johnson house! Elliott decided he wanted to be baptized! He’s asked for a while and we wanted to be sure he understood what it meant — he signed up and wrote his own reason for why 𝘏𝘌 wanted to be baptized.

So excited for his profession of faith—today was definitely a proud moment for me and @daddydj247! 

Here’s our whole service: 
https://youtu.be/icxvCjb6Ul4 
(min 21:00 for Elliott!)

#raisingwarriors #mybabygotbaptized #professionoffaith #firstbornsconfessionoffaith #warriorraiser
BIG Day. HUGE Day.  EPIC Day here at the Johnson house! Elliott decided he wanted to be baptized! He’s asked for a while and we wanted to be sure he understood what it meant — he signed up and wrote his own reason for why 𝘏𝘌 wanted to be baptized.

So excited for his profession of faith—today was definitely a proud moment for me and @daddydj247! 

Here’s our whole service: 
https://youtu.be/icxvCjb6Ul4 
(min 21:00 for Elliott!)

#raisingwarriors #mybabygotbaptized #professionoffaith #firstbornsconfessionoffaith #warriorraiser
warriorraiser
warriorraiser
•
Follow
BIG Day. HUGE Day. EPIC Day here at the Johnson house! Elliott decided he wanted to be baptized! He’s asked for a while and we wanted to be sure he understood what it meant — he signed up and wrote his own reason for why 𝘏𝘌 wanted to be baptized. So excited for his profession of faith—today was definitely a proud moment for me and @daddydj247! Here’s our whole service: https://youtu.be/icxvCjb6Ul4 (min 21:00 for Elliott!) #raisingwarriors #mybabygotbaptized #professionoffaith #firstbornsconfessionoffaith #warriorraiser
2 days ago
View on Instagram |
1/5
Had the pleasure of sharing an original poem I wrote almost 20 years ago with Cass Hunter’s poetry group at the @ywcacbus! 

Cass, thank you for your willingness to be bold and start this group! You’re doing awesome things!

And I absolutely loved reading the enormous quote on the wall as I walked in.

Such a perfect reminder that no matter our story — 

 “I am not what happened to me 
I am what I choose to become.”

The poem I shared today was this quote personified…

My past is a part of my story, yes, but the wounded and lost woman I once was…she is no more! God has redeemed me. He has made me new!

He can do the same for you.

#warriorraiser #nursetobibleteacher #standfirminyourfaith #YWCA #poetrylovers #poemsofpromise #ywcacolumbus
Had the pleasure of sharing an original poem I wrote almost 20 years ago with Cass Hunter’s poetry group at the @ywcacbus! 

Cass, thank you for your willingness to be bold and start this group! You’re doing awesome things!

And I absolutely loved reading the enormous quote on the wall as I walked in.

Such a perfect reminder that no matter our story — 

 “I am not what happened to me 
I am what I choose to become.”

The poem I shared today was this quote personified…

My past is a part of my story, yes, but the wounded and lost woman I once was…she is no more! God has redeemed me. He has made me new!

He can do the same for you.

#warriorraiser #nursetobibleteacher #standfirminyourfaith #YWCA #poetrylovers #poemsofpromise #ywcacolumbus
Had the pleasure of sharing an original poem I wrote almost 20 years ago with Cass Hunter’s poetry group at the @ywcacbus! 

Cass, thank you for your willingness to be bold and start this group! You’re doing awesome things!

And I absolutely loved reading the enormous quote on the wall as I walked in.

Such a perfect reminder that no matter our story — 

 “I am not what happened to me 
I am what I choose to become.”

The poem I shared today was this quote personified…

My past is a part of my story, yes, but the wounded and lost woman I once was…she is no more! God has redeemed me. He has made me new!

He can do the same for you.

#warriorraiser #nursetobibleteacher #standfirminyourfaith #YWCA #poetrylovers #poemsofpromise #ywcacolumbus
Had the pleasure of sharing an original poem I wrote almost 20 years ago with Cass Hunter’s poetry group at the @ywcacbus! 

Cass, thank you for your willingness to be bold and start this group! You’re doing awesome things!

And I absolutely loved reading the enormous quote on the wall as I walked in.

Such a perfect reminder that no matter our story — 

 “I am not what happened to me 
I am what I choose to become.”

The poem I shared today was this quote personified…

My past is a part of my story, yes, but the wounded and lost woman I once was…she is no more! God has redeemed me. He has made me new!

He can do the same for you.

#warriorraiser #nursetobibleteacher #standfirminyourfaith #YWCA #poetrylovers #poemsofpromise #ywcacolumbus
Had the pleasure of sharing an original poem I wrote almost 20 years ago with Cass Hunter’s poetry group at the @ywcacbus! 

Cass, thank you for your willingness to be bold and start this group! You’re doing awesome things!

And I absolutely loved reading the enormous quote on the wall as I walked in.

Such a perfect reminder that no matter our story — 

 “I am not what happened to me 
I am what I choose to become.”

The poem I shared today was this quote personified…

My past is a part of my story, yes, but the wounded and lost woman I once was…she is no more! God has redeemed me. He has made me new!

He can do the same for you.

#warriorraiser #nursetobibleteacher #standfirminyourfaith #YWCA #poetrylovers #poemsofpromise #ywcacolumbus
warriorraiser
warriorraiser
•
Follow
Had the pleasure of sharing an original poem I wrote almost 20 years ago with Cass Hunter’s poetry group at the @ywcacbus! Cass, thank you for your willingness to be bold and start this group! You’re doing awesome things! And I absolutely loved reading the enormous quote on the wall as I walked in. Such a perfect reminder that no matter our story — “I am not what happened to me I am what I choose to become.” The poem I shared today was this quote personified… My past is a part of my story, yes, but the wounded and lost woman I once was…she is no more! God has redeemed me. He has made me new! He can do the same for you. #warriorraiser #nursetobibleteacher #standfirminyourfaith #YWCA #poetrylovers #poemsofpromise #ywcacolumbus
5 days ago
View on Instagram |
2/5
Talk about a blast from the past! Almost 30 years later I went back to my middle school @grizzellmiddleschool and was able to share with the FCA group this morning!

I’ll be honest, middle schoolers aren’t usually my target audience for speaking engagements… But I had a Fantastic time with them this morning!

Thanks Angie Weatherwax for making the connection!

#WarriorRaiser
#NurseToBibleTeacher #FCA #FellowshipOfChristianAthletes #I’mOlderThanTheBuilding #middleschool #Middleage #standfirminyourfaith
Talk about a blast from the past! Almost 30 years later I went back to my middle school @grizzellmiddleschool and was able to share with the FCA group this morning!

I’ll be honest, middle schoolers aren’t usually my target audience for speaking engagements… But I had a Fantastic time with them this morning!

Thanks Angie Weatherwax for making the connection!

#WarriorRaiser
#NurseToBibleTeacher #FCA #FellowshipOfChristianAthletes #I’mOlderThanTheBuilding #middleschool #Middleage #standfirminyourfaith
Talk about a blast from the past! Almost 30 years later I went back to my middle school @grizzellmiddleschool and was able to share with the FCA group this morning!

I’ll be honest, middle schoolers aren’t usually my target audience for speaking engagements… But I had a Fantastic time with them this morning!

Thanks Angie Weatherwax for making the connection!

#WarriorRaiser
#NurseToBibleTeacher #FCA #FellowshipOfChristianAthletes #I’mOlderThanTheBuilding #middleschool #Middleage #standfirminyourfaith
Talk about a blast from the past! Almost 30 years later I went back to my middle school @grizzellmiddleschool and was able to share with the FCA group this morning!

I’ll be honest, middle schoolers aren’t usually my target audience for speaking engagements… But I had a Fantastic time with them this morning!

Thanks Angie Weatherwax for making the connection!

#WarriorRaiser
#NurseToBibleTeacher #FCA #FellowshipOfChristianAthletes #I’mOlderThanTheBuilding #middleschool #Middleage #standfirminyourfaith
warriorraiser
warriorraiser
•
Follow
Talk about a blast from the past! Almost 30 years later I went back to my middle school @grizzellmiddleschool and was able to share with the FCA group this morning! I’ll be honest, middle schoolers aren’t usually my target audience for speaking engagements… But I had a Fantastic time with them this morning! Thanks Angie Weatherwax for making the connection! #WarriorRaiser #NurseToBibleTeacher #FCA #FellowshipOfChristianAthletes #I’mOlderThanTheBuilding #middleschool #Middleage #standfirminyourfaith
2 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
3/5
Such a fabulous Mother’s Day! 
Breakfast in bed with eggs from Elliott, church with my family @adventure.church listing to my girl @jesshammond24 bring a powerful message and now headed to lunch with my momma @lynnpetro1 !🌸🌺🌷

And a pretty sweet video from my kids —watch the link below to see how they called me a glorified maid! 🥴😂😜

https://www.facebook.com/AdventureChurchColumbus/videos/1056868128561183/
Such a fabulous Mother’s Day! 
Breakfast in bed with eggs from Elliott, church with my family @adventure.church listing to my girl @jesshammond24 bring a powerful message and now headed to lunch with my momma @lynnpetro1 !🌸🌺🌷

And a pretty sweet video from my kids —watch the link below to see how they called me a glorified maid! 🥴😂😜

https://www.facebook.com/AdventureChurchColumbus/videos/1056868128561183/
Such a fabulous Mother’s Day! 
Breakfast in bed with eggs from Elliott, church with my family @adventure.church listing to my girl @jesshammond24 bring a powerful message and now headed to lunch with my momma @lynnpetro1 !🌸🌺🌷

And a pretty sweet video from my kids —watch the link below to see how they called me a glorified maid! 🥴😂😜

https://www.facebook.com/AdventureChurchColumbus/videos/1056868128561183/
Such a fabulous Mother’s Day! 
Breakfast in bed with eggs from Elliott, church with my family @adventure.church listing to my girl @jesshammond24 bring a powerful message and now headed to lunch with my momma @lynnpetro1 !🌸🌺🌷

And a pretty sweet video from my kids —watch the link below to see how they called me a glorified maid! 🥴😂😜

https://www.facebook.com/AdventureChurchColumbus/videos/1056868128561183/
warriorraiser
warriorraiser
•
Follow
Such a fabulous Mother’s Day! Breakfast in bed with eggs from Elliott, church with my family @adventure.church listing to my girl @jesshammond24 bring a powerful message and now headed to lunch with my momma @lynnpetro1 !🌸🌺🌷 And a pretty sweet video from my kids —watch the link below to see how they called me a glorified maid! 🥴😂😜 https://www.facebook.com/AdventureChurchColumbus/videos/1056868128561183/
2 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
4/5
Last year I was blowing up Facebook and Instagram with posts about my nephew Luca. 

Wellllllllll - here he is a year later! ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

He just celebrated his 1st “heartiversary” and EVERY SINGLE TIME I see him, I’m reminded of God’s faithfulness and the power of prayer. 

Thank you to ALL of the prayer warriors who joined with our family to flood heaven with intercession for Luca, my brother @apetrosino and my SIL, @redgrl73 ! 

Ashley posted a few days ago that, “He will forever have 2 days…the day he was born and the day his heart was fixed.” Amen! AMEN!

Looking at these pictures, I bear witness to an answered prayer…his life truly is a miracle. 

#warriorbaby #babybornblue #babyironman #heartiversary #TGA #tgababy #auntielove #miraclebaby #GodIsAHealer #prayerworks #powerofprayer #warriorraiser #lucaslight
Last year I was blowing up Facebook and Instagram with posts about my nephew Luca. 

Wellllllllll - here he is a year later! ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

He just celebrated his 1st “heartiversary” and EVERY SINGLE TIME I see him, I’m reminded of God’s faithfulness and the power of prayer. 

Thank you to ALL of the prayer warriors who joined with our family to flood heaven with intercession for Luca, my brother @apetrosino and my SIL, @redgrl73 ! 

Ashley posted a few days ago that, “He will forever have 2 days…the day he was born and the day his heart was fixed.” Amen! AMEN!

Looking at these pictures, I bear witness to an answered prayer…his life truly is a miracle. 

#warriorbaby #babybornblue #babyironman #heartiversary #TGA #tgababy #auntielove #miraclebaby #GodIsAHealer #prayerworks #powerofprayer #warriorraiser #lucaslight
Last year I was blowing up Facebook and Instagram with posts about my nephew Luca. 

Wellllllllll - here he is a year later! ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

He just celebrated his 1st “heartiversary” and EVERY SINGLE TIME I see him, I’m reminded of God’s faithfulness and the power of prayer. 

Thank you to ALL of the prayer warriors who joined with our family to flood heaven with intercession for Luca, my brother @apetrosino and my SIL, @redgrl73 ! 

Ashley posted a few days ago that, “He will forever have 2 days…the day he was born and the day his heart was fixed.” Amen! AMEN!

Looking at these pictures, I bear witness to an answered prayer…his life truly is a miracle. 

#warriorbaby #babybornblue #babyironman #heartiversary #TGA #tgababy #auntielove #miraclebaby #GodIsAHealer #prayerworks #powerofprayer #warriorraiser #lucaslight
Last year I was blowing up Facebook and Instagram with posts about my nephew Luca. 

Wellllllllll - here he is a year later! ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

He just celebrated his 1st “heartiversary” and EVERY SINGLE TIME I see him, I’m reminded of God’s faithfulness and the power of prayer. 

Thank you to ALL of the prayer warriors who joined with our family to flood heaven with intercession for Luca, my brother @apetrosino and my SIL, @redgrl73 ! 

Ashley posted a few days ago that, “He will forever have 2 days…the day he was born and the day his heart was fixed.” Amen! AMEN!

Looking at these pictures, I bear witness to an answered prayer…his life truly is a miracle. 

#warriorbaby #babybornblue #babyironman #heartiversary #TGA #tgababy #auntielove #miraclebaby #GodIsAHealer #prayerworks #powerofprayer #warriorraiser #lucaslight
warriorraiser
warriorraiser
•
Follow
Last year I was blowing up Facebook and Instagram with posts about my nephew Luca. Wellllllllll - here he is a year later! ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹 He just celebrated his 1st “heartiversary” and EVERY SINGLE TIME I see him, I’m reminded of God’s faithfulness and the power of prayer. Thank you to ALL of the prayer warriors who joined with our family to flood heaven with intercession for Luca, my brother @apetrosino and my SIL, @redgrl73 ! Ashley posted a few days ago that, “He will forever have 2 days…the day he was born and the day his heart was fixed.” Amen! AMEN! Looking at these pictures, I bear witness to an answered prayer…his life truly is a miracle. #warriorbaby #babybornblue #babyironman #heartiversary #TGA #tgababy #auntielove #miraclebaby #GodIsAHealer #prayerworks #powerofprayer #warriorraiser #lucaslight
2 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
5/5
@warriorraiser

Copyright © 2022 Warrior Raiser. All Rights Reserved.Site Powered by Pix & Hue.