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This Thing Called Prayer

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Jill English Johnston

“For most of us prayer serves as a resource to help in a time of testing or conflict.  For Jesus, it was the battle itself.” Philip Yancey, Prayer; Does it Make any Difference? I have looked at prayer as a means … Continue reading →

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Prayer Warrior – what does it mean?

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Jill English Johnston

Passage: Nehemiah 2:11-4:20 Key verse: Nehemiah 4:20 “Wherever you hear the sound of the trumpet, join us there. Our God will fight for us!” The story goes that a man named Nehemiah, serving a king in another country, heard about his beloved … Continue reading →

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First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 44

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Jill English Johnston

O God, we have heard it with our own ears— our ancestors have told us of all you did in their day, in days long ago. (Psalm 44:1, NLT) I like how the Message translates this verse: “We’ve been hearing about this, … Continue reading →

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First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 46

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Jill English Johnston

God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. (Psalm 46:1, NLT) Troubles. I don’t know about you, but I fervently try to arrange my life to minimize as much trouble as possible. I’m usually … Continue reading →

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First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 42

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Jill English Johnston

As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. (Psalm 42:1, NLT) I asked myself, how does a deer long for a drink of water?  And what would make her do so?   A … Continue reading →

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