Tag Archives: Jesus

Prayer: Does it Make Any Difference? by Philip Yancey

Posted on September 7, 2019 by Jill English Johnston

Yancey’s book, Prayer: Does it Make any Difference, is a game changer for me. I love this book and it’s one of the ones I recommend to others. Prayer can be so challenging. What is it? Does it work? Does … Continue reading →

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Re: Remain

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Jill English Johnston

Remain. I’ve done my fair share of planting plants, killing plants, and actually growing plants. One thing I noticed, that if a part of a plant (a bough, a branch, a stem) becomes separated from the main plant, the separated … Continue reading →

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Re: Reconsider

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Jill English Johnston

Life sometimes gives us a moment to pause. In those spaces we may spend some time reconsidering a decision we made or will make, reconsidering a course of action, or reconsidering a position we’ve  taken. I find it interesting that … Continue reading →

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Miracles: light of one man’s world

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Jill English Johnston

The fading light of dusk casts the city in shadows as I cautiously make my way through the streets, staying close to the walls. Jerusalem swells with crowds, as it always does during holy festivals, and the travelers push and … Continue reading →

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Miracles: he walks over the waves

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Jill English Johnston

As the evening light fades, the Rabbi gathers his disciples and heads for the shore. Some of the people follow, until they realize that he’s not leaving but rather sending the disciples off in the boat. A couple of the … Continue reading →

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