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?
Introducing "Scripture Signposts for Hiking through Life: Happy Trails Guided by God’s Word (Volume 1: 20th century)" Dr. James J. S. Johnson "Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy; to the only wise God our Saviour, be … Continue reading Taking a Hike … through Life!
Normans in the Holy Land, with Historical Highlights about Norwegian Viking Connections Dr. James J. S. Johnson And Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled. (Luke 21:24b) Jerusalem AD1099 (Les Passionés d’Histoire image credit) Normandy’s Vikings, many of which biogenetically descended from Norwegian Vikings, have left … Continue reading Normans in the Holy Land, including Historical Highlights about Norwegian Viking Connections
Providential Preservation of Amund Eidsmoe Family: Leaving Norway, Surviving a Tragic Steamship Sinking on Lake Erie, and Settling in Wisconsin Dr. James J. S. Johnson This shall be written for the generation to come: and the people which shall be created shall praise the Lord. Psalm 102:18 During the AD1800s many Norwegians immigrated to America. Among … Continue reading Eidsmoe Family Survives Migration in A.D.1852 to Wisconsin
Pine Jays, Providence, Plus 