Tag Archives: Faith

A Reputation Not Your Own

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Jan C. Johnson

“Grow up!” Back in the first century, the apostle Paul wrote a really long letter to the church in Corinth. If I had to sum up the sixteen chapters in two words, I’d say he was telling them to Grow … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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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A Friend In Deed

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Jan C. Johnson

Panera Bread Café is the kind of place you can go to have a good meal or snack, read/study/work, and stay on for refills on coffee or whatever you’re drinking. You can count on someone watching your stuff when you … 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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Present-Tense Only

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Jan C. Johnson

The state of our hurting world often troubles me. We’ve got crime, war, hunger. People who have been wounded turn and wound others. It can all get kind of depressing. How to keep from growing cynical? It’s encouraging to remember … Continue reading →

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