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by Jackie M. Johnson

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Cupid is a Procrastinator: Making Sense of the Unexpected Single Life

I’ve never met Kate Hurley, but if I did I’d like to think we’d become fast friends. We seem to have a lot in common. We both like dark chocolate. We both quote Henri Nouwen. And we’ve both been single longer than either of us ever anticipated. Kate Hurley is the author of Cupid is a Procrastinator (Harvest House Publishers). She’s also a singer-songwriter who tours and teaches at women’s retreats and other events. The single author…

Beating the Mid-Winter Blues

It’s January. Christmas is over. New Year’s Eve has passed. And the holiday shopping, eating, visiting, and celebrating has come to an end.  Maybe you had an awesome holiday and you’re sad to see the decorations come down and loved ones depart. Could it be that you’re still recovering from a massive sugar hangover from too many sweets. And you’ve got the sugar blues? Or you’re just “done” with winter. In many places, January is…

Happy New Year! A Prayer for Your Best Year Yet

Hello and Happy 2019! I hope this is one of the best year’s yet for you and those you love. Here is a powerful prayer for the New Year. May it bless you greatly. “Lord, As we look to the New Year, give us HOPE for what lies ahead. Help us to LISTEN to Your voice above the noise of the world around us. Help us to KNOW Your amazing love for us, more than we…

INTERVIEW: Get to know Jackie M. Johnson; find hope and encouragement

Most people are busy and stressed. They want to have a better life, more joy, a loving family, help for life’s challenges and so much more. But often they get swept away in the busyness of life. They get emotionally and spiritually parched. Through my books and blogs, I want to offer a cold glass of water to desert-dry hearts. I want to bring hope and encouragement to life-weary souls and point them to God—and all…

When You’ve Been Hurt: Forgive and Be Set Free!

If you’ve ever had your home or car broken into, you know how violating it can feel. It’s happened to me twice. Break-ins to your vehicle are one thing; break-ins to your inner life can be devastating. Perhaps you’ve known the sting of rejection from a boyfriend or girlfriend, or the betrayal of a close friend. Maybe you’ve been wounded with the unkind words of another. Or someone has defamed your character. We see this…