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Devotions from Jan Johnson’s book, “Invitation to the Jesus Life” As we think more on “being quick to hear, slow to speak” we realize we often over-talk …. It seems our heart has stopped trusting God to work in the situation, so we help God out with our ready supply of persuasive words. Words can…
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When we were at Kurt’s church Pastor Dan had an excellent sermon on anger and was very vulnerable. He has struggled with anger since he is “Spewer” and tends to let his anger out quickly and blows all over others. He said he gets over it quickly and then wants to make up quickly. There…
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Devotions based on Jan Johnson’ book, Invitation to the Jesus Life In James 1:19, we are told to be quick to hear and slow to speak but that is easier said than done. When we feel insecure, overlooked, or slighted, we often use words to win people over or to prove our sincerity. Jesus was…
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Devotions from Jan Johnson’s book, “Invitation to the Jesus Life” Love is doing whatever is needed, no matter how menial, just like Jesus who washed his disciples feet. How could He do such menial things? Because He knew who He is. He came from God. There are disciplines that can help us die to self.…
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As you who read this blog, you know that I have been greatly influenced by Dr James Houston of Regent College in Vancover, B.C. This single thought from him has had a great impact on my sense of self. It goes something like this, “Personhood is a gift not an accomplishment.” That is powerful, when you…
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Devotions from Jan Johnson’s book, “Invitation to the Jesus Life” As we participate in what it means to die to self, the self sins fade: self-righteousness, and self-pity, self-sufficiency etc. It means we no longer want to have our own way but ask God to meet our needs and to have His way. It means…
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Devotions from Jan Johnson’s book, “Invitation to the Jesus Life” Jesus asks us to do the reverse of what society urges of us… to stop thinking about self and taste the self-giving love of God. Jesus didn’t focus his life on getting his needs met and didn’t push himself forward or look for glory. Emptying…
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I have been away from the blog site for awhile. As you notice my wonderful bride, Judy is sharing the space with me. She has quite a ministry, sending out her daily e-mail devotions to over 40 persons. In most of them she shares a personal note. She then post the devotion on our blog site…
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Devotions from Jan Johnson’s book, Invitation to the Jesus Life Jesus was not one to toot his own horn, sing his own praises or work at making an impression. He was not boastful, proud or self –seeking. At times he spoke of the kingdom of God as small and hidden. Unlike power in the world,…
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Devotions from Jan Johnson’s book, Invitation to the Jesus Life We are all teachers. If anyone has ever learned anything from us, then we are a teacher. Jesus delivered content, but He spent even more time teaching by interacting with people in every day situations. He gave them plenty of latitude, asked questions that made…