Category Archives: Near As I Can Figure…

Amazing: Grace.

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Jan C. Johnson

Last time I explored whether it’s possible to “hate the sin but love the sinner.” My conclusion in a nutshell was that the sin, rather than the sinner, is the enemy. In short, “Yes.” It’s not only possible, but the … Continue reading →

Posted in A Page From My Journal, Near As I Can Figure... | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Can You REALLY “Hate the Sin, Love the Sinner?”

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Jan C. Johnson

Maybe I should start by defining my terms. Sin: “transgression of divine law” Sinner: Anyone who sins. In short, “human beings.” All of us. Why do I say all of us sin? We humans tend to think we know best. … Continue reading →

Posted in A Page From My Journal, Near As I Can Figure... | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Saul, or Paul?

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Jan C. Johnson

Not long ago I was reading about the “Damascus Road” experience, which you may have heard of. It seems a Jewish religious leader named Saul was traveling toward Damascus from Jerusalem. Well, “traveling” makes it sound like a vacation. Actually … Continue reading →

Posted in A Page From My Journal, Near As I Can Figure... | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Spring At Last

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Jan C. Johnson

Some of us in North Texas complained a lot about our cold, yucky winter. Complained more than we should have, considering the Chicago White Sox groundskeepers had to wrangle with 30 inches of permafrost before opening day. We had, um, … Continue reading →

Posted in Near As I Can Figure... | 2 Comments

Okay, I’ll Share my Hidden Gem

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Jan C. Johnson

Important Notice to my Texas Readers: IF YOU ARE DRIVING AROUND EAST TEXAS AND SEE THIS BUILDING, STOP! PARK THE CAR, GO INSIDE AND EAT. Yeah, this rustic-looking building in little ol’ Murchison. Who’d-a thought? If I sound surprised, it … Continue reading →

Posted in Everybody Has a Story, Near As I Can Figure... | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Summer Renewal

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Jan C. Johnson

Some of my friends over at Soli Deo Gloria are blogging about their summer. Jen wanted to know whether we had enjoyed an especially refreshing vacation; or let go of something that we needed to release; or gained a sense … Continue reading →

Posted in A Page From My Journal, Near As I Can Figure... | Tagged , , , , , , , | 9 Comments