( joy in life's journey, en route to the best destination )
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
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
“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”
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
Dr. James J. S. Johnson Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. (1st Corinthians 10:31) Whenever we eat anything, even something as exotic as LUTEFISK, we should do so to the glory of God, because the very act of eating is a proof of God's … Continue reading FOR THE LOVE OF LUTEFISK!
LEIF EIRIKSSON (adapted from Reykjavik statue) Dr. James J. S. Johnson LEIF EIRIKSSON: VIKING EXPLORER OF VINLAND & GREENLAND'S EVANGELIST Let them give glory unto the LORD, and declare His praise in the islands.Isaiah 42:12 LEIF EIRIKSSON landing at Vinland A common misconception is that the Leif Eiriksson statute, given by the USA to the … Continue reading LEIF EIRIKSSON: Viking Explorer of Vinland & Greenland’s Evangelist
Pine Jays, Providence, Plus 