Tag Archives: Christianity

Truth

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

I’ve started out the past few years by choosing a “Word For the Year.” It can’t be just any word, like “petunia” or “supervise.” No, I want a character quality, something to strive toward. Sort of a one-word goal or … Continue reading →

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Safer Than a Known Way, by Pamela R Moore

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

I just noticed this on my bookshelf and remembered how enthralling I’d found Pamela Moore’s real-life story. Shyer than shy, she resisted surrendering to God’s will through her younger years. She feared having to do something truly terrifying, like serving … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Healer of Carthage – Book Review

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Jan C. Johnson

Gentry, Lynne. Healer of Carthage. Howard Books, 2014. From Amazon.com’s Book Description: A twenty-first-century doctor. A third-century plague. A love out of time. First-year resident Dr. Lisbeth Hastings is too busy to take her father’s bizarre summons seriously. But when … Continue reading →

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Satan Missed.

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Jan C. Johnson

Lately I’ve been listening to the Peter Furler Band’s new album, Sun and Shield. One song in particular has grabbed my imagination. Besides the tune being so catchy and energetic that I find myself singing it while bicycling, walking, or … Continue reading →

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Belief, Faith, Trust

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Jan C. Johnson

I work with words all the time. Lately I’ve been thinking about three words that are all related but don’t share the same meaning. Namely, “belief,” “faith” and “trust.” Many times, in talk about everyday things, any of the three … Continue reading →

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