Tag Archives: Jesus

“Real Talk” — Really.

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Jan C. Johnson

“Real Talk” for Women, the flyer at church said. The evening gathering would be the first of its kind. The flyer went on, Real Talk. Real Conversation. Real Women. To be honest, I wasn’t optimistic. In fact, I almost didn’t … Continue reading →

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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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Blameless… Who, Me??

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Jan C. Johnson

Those of you who know me well might be surprised to learn that during my senior year of high school, I got sent to the principal’s office. As a middle born authority-pleaser, I’ve always followed the rules, perhaps to the … Continue reading →

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Yom Kippur and the Peace of Jerusalem

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Jan C. Johnson

The Jewish holiday Yom Kippur begins this evening at sunset. Yesterday morning I got an email about the holiday from Chosen People Ministries. I learned that, as always, the holiday traditions that God gave the Jews pointed forward to their … Continue reading →

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