Grace Johnson
Middle-Earth and the Power of Providence
Among the many themes woven into the narrative of The Lord of the Rings and all the other tales of Middle-Earth, one that is especially...
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Grace Johnson
May 29, 20215 min read
Shasta and the Presence of God
The Horse and His Boy by C. S. Lewis follows the adventures of Shasta, a boy who grew up as a Calormene slave but comes to realize that...
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Grace Johnson
May 24, 20212 min read
A Chosen People
“‘Let your eyes be open to the plea of your servant and to the plea of your people Israel, giving ear to them whenever they call to you....
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Grace Johnson
May 17, 20213 min read
Oil and Flour
“And she went and did as Elijah said. And she and he and her household ate for many days. The jar of flour was not spent, neither did the...
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Grace Johnson
May 10, 20212 min read
Last Words
“Now these are the last words of David” (2 Samuel 23:1a). People want their last words to be memorable. Those who are nearing the end of...
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Grace Johnson
May 3, 20213 min read
Answered Prayer
“And Absalom and all the men of Israel said, ‘The counsel of Hushai the Archite is better than the counsel of Ahithophel.’ For the LORD...
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Grace Johnson
Apr 26, 20213 min read
Mephibosheth’s Grace
“And Mephibosheth the son of Jonathan, son of Saul, came to David and fell on his face and paid homage. And David said, ‘Mephibosheth!’...
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Grace Johnson
Apr 19, 20212 min read
Obedience
“And David inquired of the LORD, ‘Shall I pursue after this band? Shall I overtake them?’ He answered him, ‘Pursue, for you shall surely...
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Grace Johnson
Apr 12, 20213 min read
Among the Baggage
“Saul the son of Kish was taken by lot. But when they sought him, he could not be found. So they inquired again of the LORD, ‘Is there a...
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Grace Johnson
Apr 5, 20212 min read
The God Who Hears
“Then Eli answered, ‘Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant your petition that you have made to him.’ And she said, ‘Let your servant...
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Grace Johnson
Mar 29, 20212 min read
Failure
“So the dead whom he killed at his death were more than those whom he had killed during his life” (Judges 16:30b). The book of Judges is...
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Grace Johnson
Mar 27, 20215 min read
Edmund Pevensie and the Sacrifice of God
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is one of the best-loved stories of all time. Multitudes of children grow up on the tale of the...
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Grace Johnson
Mar 22, 20212 min read
God Over Fear
“That same night the LORD said to him, ‘Arise, go down against the camp, for I have given it into your hand. But if you are afraid to go...
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Grace Johnson
Mar 15, 20212 min read
The Importance of Prayer
“So the men took some of their provisions, but did not ask counsel from the LORD. And Joshua made peace with them and made a covenant...
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Grace Johnson
Mar 8, 20212 min read
The Song of Moses
“‘Now therefore write this song and teach it to the people of Israel. Put it in their mouths, that this song may be a witness for me...
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Grace Johnson
Mar 1, 20212 min read
Giants
“‘The LORD your God will clear away these nations before you little by little. You may not make an end of them at once, lest the wild...
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Grace Johnson
Feb 27, 20215 min read
Middle-Earth and the Nature of Evil
The Lord of the Rings is known for many things. The books helped form the fantasy genre as we know it today, and the films continue to...
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Grace Johnson
Feb 22, 20213 min read
In God’s Timing
“And they told him, ‘We came to the land to which you sent us. It flows with milk and honey, and this is its fruit. However, the people...
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Grace Johnson
Feb 15, 20212 min read
Following God
“And the ark of the covenant of the LORD went before them three days’ journey, to seek out a resting place for them. And the cloud of the...
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Grace Johnson
Feb 8, 20212 min read
Day of Atonement
“‘And it shall be a statute to you forever that in the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, […] on this day shall atonement be...
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