HOLIDAY BLESSINGS, Chapter 9: NATIONAL DAYS OF PRAYER Dr. James J. S. Johnson If My people, who are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin, and I will heal their land.2nd … Continue reading HOLIDAY BLESSINGS, Chapter 9
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!
Christmas Night, Coming as a Servant: Winter Weather, Sacrificial Service, and George Washington Dr. James J. S. Johnson GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON, after crossing the Delaware River Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season . . .[ Hebrews 11:25] December, for those … Continue reading Christmas Night, Coming as a Servant
Is 2nd Chronicles 7:14 a Prayer that Applies to America? (And if Not, What Prayer Does Apply to America?) Dr. James J. S. Johnson If My people, which are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and … Continue reading Is 2nd Chronicles 7:14 a Prayer that Applies to America?
Dr. James J. S. Johnson HOLIDAY BLESSINGS, Chapter 8: Reformation Day Of whom the world was not worthy: they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. (Hebrews 11:38) "Bohemian Goose" and "Saxon Swan" Faith Foundations for Celebrating the Protestant Reformation On October the 31st of AD1517—using a hammer, … Continue reading HOLIDAY BLESSINGS, Chapter 8
HOLIDAY BLESSINGS, Chapter 7 Dr. James J. S. Johnson For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. (Matthew 12:40) Holiday Blessing: Faith, Family, Festivals, Food, & Fun --- Chapter 7, PASSOVER and … Continue reading HOLIDAY BLESSINGS, Chapter 7
Holiday Blessings: Faith, Family, Festivals, Food, & Fun --- Chapter 6: Christmas and its Entourage Dr. James J. S. Johnson And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins. (Matthew 1:21) CHRISTMAS AND ITS ENTOURAGE For many, Christmas is the greatest … Continue reading HOLIDAY BLESSINGS, Chapter 6
HOLIDAY BLESSINGS, Chapter 5: Faith, Family, Festivals, Food, & Fun - Chapter 5: FAMILY HISTORY TRADITIONS 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) God first institutionalized the family, beginning with Adam and Eve, and their … Continue reading HOLIDAY BLESSINGS, Chapter 5
HOLIDAY BLESSINGS: FAITH, FAMILY, FESTIVALS, FOOD, & FUN --- Chapter 4: SABBATH, the Original Holiday Dr. James J. S. Johnson Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy: 6 days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work, but the 7th day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God; in it thou shalt not do … Continue reading HOLIDAY BLESSINGS, Chapter 4
Holiday Blessings: FAITH, FAMILY, FESTIVALS, FOOD, & FUN, Chapter 3 WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT KINDS OF HOLIDAYS AND FESTIVALS? Dr. James J. S. Johnson Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. (Galatians 5:1) Some holidays celebrate a world-changing miracle, such … Continue reading HOLIDAY BLESSINGS, Chapter 3
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