Monthly Archives: January 2017

Building Oak Haven – waiting

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Jill English Johnston

Proverbs 13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life. Apparently I was meant to write a blog on waiting. Because that’s what we’re doing. The rain I mentioned last week created a … Continue reading →

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First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 65, part 2

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Jill English Johnston

To you, God, in Tziyon, silence is praise; and vows to you are to be fulfilled. Psalm 65:1, OJB The mention of a vow creates an interesting couplet to the verse. Praise. Vow fulfilled. Or as other translations put it, promises kept … Continue reading →

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Building Oak Haven – rain delays

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Jill English Johnston

Having moved to Texas during a drought, I am definitely not one to complain about the rain. It’s always welcome and often prayed for.  Although, we can do without the marble sized hail. Because of the rain, things have been … Continue reading →

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First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 65

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Jill English Johnston

God of Zion, to you even silence is praise. Psalm 65:1a, CEB Sometimes, after a very busy, people-filled time, when I’m driving in the car alone, I will turn off the radio, and let quiet fill the place. A few … Continue reading →

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Building Oak Haven – almost ready to pour

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Jill English Johnston

My poor husband came down with an awful cold that wiped him out for about a week.  He still bundled up on Saturday and braved the freezing temperatures to conduct our second site visit with our building consultant. Another step closer … Continue reading →

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