Dena Johnson

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4 Lessons From Lysa Terkeurst’s Divorce Announcement
January 5, 2022

Three years ago, Lysa Terkeurst and her husband stood before man and God and renewed their vows following a painful separation after infidelity. They gave so much hope to those walking the painful journey of infidelity, a reminder that God is able. And God truly is able. He is able to heal the most broken…

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Anger | Faith | Forgiveness | Grace | Hope | Pain and suffering | promises | Spiritual Growth | Surviving Adultery and Divorce

You Want Me to Forgive Her?
October 12, 2021

As I sat through the funeral service, I couldn’t concentrate on the words being spoken. I kept hearing a still, small voice in my head. “Extend forgiveness,” the voice urged. It was my first time back in this church building since my husband had resigned his position as pastor of the congregation nearly five months…

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Faith | Forgiveness | Hope | promises | Spiritual Growth

Did He Know?
September 28, 2021

Does the Bible ever leave you scratching your head? Do you ever feel like you end up with more questions than answers? The story of Joseph has left me wondering for years. As I was out for my morning walk, I was listening to a sermon about Joseph. Once again, I found myself wondering one…

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Faith | Forgiveness | Grace | Guilt | Hope | parenting

The Never Enoughs
August 18, 2021

Today is my baby girl’s first day of her senior year of school. Let me clarify. She is my only girl. She is also the baby of my three children. I’ve walked through senior year with my two boys (although my younger son’s senior year was cut short because of Covid). Today is my very…

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Emotional Abuse | Faith | Forgiveness | Grace | Hope | Surviving Adultery and Divorce

Fighting Myths
August 4, 2021

Sometimes I feel like a broken record. I recently read a Facebook post in a Christian group. The author was asking a question about how and when to explain to the kids the reasons behind the divorce, namely adultery. Most of the comments—whether right or wrong—were kind and gracious. Until that one person had to…

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Forgiveness | Grace | prayer

A Prayer in Light of the Election
November 9, 2020

Father God, we come to you utterly broken over the condition of our country. It is disheartening to see the division, the hatred, the intolerance.

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Faith | Forgiveness | Grace | Hope | promises | Spiritual Growth

A Woman After God’s Heart
June 17, 2020

I don’t know about you, but I long to be a woman after God’s own heart.

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Faith | Forgiveness | Grace | Hope | parenting | promises

A Different Kind of Easter
April 14, 2020

Let’s make every day a unique celebration of our Savior’s gift to us.

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The Long Journey
March 3, 2020

I was terrified. I was leaving the only home I had known as an adult. I was walking into the wilderness of an unknown journey.

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Christmas | Faith | Forgiveness | Hope | Pain and suffering | promises | Spiritual Growth

Jesus Our Healer
December 17, 2019

As you think about the Savior, the Healer of all things, I encourage you to remember these three truths about healing

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Faith | fatherless | Forgiveness | Grace | I Love to Tell the Story | It's Your Turn | Pain and suffering | Spiritual Growth

Cassie’s Story: In Her Own Words
November 13, 2019

Today, my sweet girl asked if she could share her story. I hope you are as blessed as I was.

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Book Reviews | Emotional Abuse | Faith | Forgiveness | Uncategorized

Unmothered
October 29, 2019

What would you do if God asked you to wash the feet of your enemy?

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