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Dr. James J. S. Johnson Defeat of Spanish Armada celebration medal [public domain] HOLIDAY BLESSINGS, Chapter 11: RELIGIOUS FREEDOM CELEBRATION DAYS Dr. James J. S. Johnson Because Haman the son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, the enemy of all the Jews, had devised against the Jews to destroy them, and had cast Pur, that is, the … Continue reading HOLIDAY BLESSINGS, Chapter 11
HOLIDAY BLESSINGS, Chapter 10: THANKSGIVING Dr. James J. S. Johnson In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you (1st Thessalonians 5:18) Faith Foundations for Thanksgiving Holidays Giving thanks to God is supposed to be a constant and continuing part of everyday living, just like breathing. However, sometimes … Continue reading HOLIDAY BLESSINGS, Chapter 10
Hidden-in-Plain-View Lesson from a Motmot: God’s Beauty Outshines Human Ugliness More of “Scripture Signposts for Hiking through Life: Happy Trails Guided by God’s Word (Volume 1: 20th century)” James J. S. Johnson, JD, ThD, CNHG, CNWE, CNIA Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain … Continue reading Hidden-in-Plain-View Lesson from a Motmot: God’s Beauty Outshines Human Ugliness:
Marmot! Woodchucks, Rockchucks, and a Shadowy Holiday Dr. James J. S. Johnson The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; and the rocks for the conies [i.e., the Rock Hyrax of Israel -- a lagomorph with a lifestyle ecologically similar to that of the "rockchuck" (marmot) rodents of America's western mountain states]. (Psalm … Continue reading Marmot! Woodchucks, Rockchucks, and a Shadowy Holiday
Appreciating Providential “World-View” Blessings at the Germantown Campus More of “Scripture Signposts for Hiking through Life: Happy Trails Guided by God’s Word (Volume 1: 20th century)” Dr. James J. S. Johnson For who hath despised the day of small things [ י֣וֹם קְטַנּוֹת֒ ]? For they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet-stone in the … Continue reading World-view Blessings in Junior College, at Germantown
The LORD is my shepherd, even in my Moravian log cabin days More of “Scripture Signposts for Hiking through Life: Happy Trails Guided by God’s Word (Volume 1: 20th century)” Dr. James J. S. Johnson The LORD is my Shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:1 And [God] hath made of one blood all nations … Continue reading Moravian Log Cabin Days
“I Love Visiting Maine, But Let’s Use the Portland Airport Next Time, Not Boston's Logan Airport" More of “Scripture Signposts for Hiking through Life: Happy Trails Guided by God’s Word (Volume 1: 20th century)” Dr. James J. S. Johnson For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself for the battle? 1st … Continue reading “Let’s Use the Portland Airport, Not Boston’s Logan Airport”
The Freedom of Rendering unto All their Dues More of “Scripture Signposts for Hiking through Life: Happy Trails Guided by God’s Word (Volume 1: 20th century)” Dr. James J. S. Johnson “Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honor.” … Continue reading The Freedom of Rendering unto All their Dues
Replacing 8 Flood Survivors with 8 Billion! Dr. James J. S. Johnson And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth.. ... And you, be ye fruitful, and multiply; bring forth abundantly in the earth, and multiply therein. Genesis 9:1 & 9:7 Sometimes scoffers disparage … Continue reading Replacing 8 with 8 Billion!
Dr. James J. S. Johnson This shall be written for the generation to come; and the people who shall be created shall praise the LORD. Psalm 102:18 How did life--including my own life--originate? And why? Why am I alive? Why am I the person I am? I had no control on being created the unique human … Continue reading How (and Why) Did I Originate?
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