Tag Archives: Prayer

First Verse: a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 3

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Jill English Johnston

“O Lord, I have so many enemies; so many are against me.” (Psalm 3:1, NLT) We have an enemy who seeks to not only make our lives miserable (he is much more destructive than that), but desires to keep us blind, in … Continue reading →

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First Verse: a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 2

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Jill English Johnston

“Why are the nations so angry? Why do they waste their time with futile plans?” (Psalm 2:1, NLT) Merriam Webster describes anger as: “a strong feeling of being upset or annoyed because of something wrong or bad: the feeling that … Continue reading →

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First Verse: a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 1

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Jill English Johnston

“Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.” (Psalm 1:1, NLT) Seems everyone has an opinion.  Family.  Friends.  Coworkers.  Strangers.  Mostly with good intentions, I’m sure. … Continue reading →

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First Verse: a journey through the Psalms

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Jill English Johnston

Four years ago I attended a prayer retreat and began a new chapter of my prayer journey. Vic Black, U.S. prayer director for The Navigators, introduced me to the concept of journaling the Psalms in the first person, as though God … Continue reading →

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The Third Book; Sacred Pathways

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Jill English Johnston

In my journey following Jesus, I have met many who have been fairly certain their way of worshipping and praying is the right “way” to worship or pray and that other ways are wrong.   I have also met many, … Continue reading →

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