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    Dear Lord I've Often Wondered
    Dear Lord I've Often Wondered
    Dear Lord I've Often Wondered
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    Dear Lord I've Often Wondered

    By Janice F. Johnson

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    Our journey through life is filled with the unexpected. We encounter unexpected joy, sorrow, trouble and pain. These are the experiences that shape us and make us the unique individuals we are today. We all struggle with our own personal demons, even though they may seem strange or insignificant to others. Pain is always lonely, whether physical, mental, emotional or spiritual, and no one except our Creator can fully understand. As we face the challenges of life, we come face to face with the need for something or someone greater than ourselves to sustain, guide and comfort us. Only when we fall before our mighty Creator and begin to comprehend his incredible power, love, and forgiveness, do we find what is missing and the huge hole in our heart and soul is filled. In this book we look into Jans heart and share some of the pain and joy of her journey. It is her prayer that you, the reader, will see that our Heavenly Father is waiting with open arms to meet your every need as only He can. Even when we are not aware of His presences, or maybe dont even care, He is patiently waiting, seeking us and pulling us back to Him.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisheriUniverse
    Release dateApr 18, 2011
    ISBN9781462001576
    Dear Lord I've Often Wondered
    Author

    Janice F. Johnson

    Jan experienced a very difficult childhood, which left many wounds and scars. During her first year in college she found the security and belonging she so desperately needed in a new found relationship with Jesus Christ. Thus began her journey described here through writing and poetry. She describes many struggles as well as healing she has found along the way. Jan is an R.N., and holds a B.A. degree in management, and a M.A. degree in health education. She lives with her husband in White Bear Lake Minnesota. They have two sons and ten grandchildren.

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      Dear Lord I've Often Wondered - Janice F. Johnson

      Dear Lord,

      I’ve Often Wondered

      Janice F. Johnson

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      Dear Lord, I’ve Often Wondered

      Copyright © 2011 by Janice F. Johnson

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      Contents

      Preface

      Acknowledgments

      Introduction

      Dear Lord, I’ve Often Wondered

      Encounter with the Living God

      God’s Grace/Undeserved Love and Forgiveness

      The Mystery of Prayer

      Does God Play Favorites?

      Lord, Are You There?

      Remembering Who You Are

      I Wondered Where My Church Had Gone

      Lord, I’m Worried about My Church

      He Is the Reason for It All

      Thank You, Lord, for the Simple Things

      God’s Forgiveness/His Command to Forgive

      Aging/God Never Forsakes Us

      Epilogue

      Preface

      When I was eleven years old, one of my favorite pastimes was sitting on the rough wooden cellar door of the big Iowa farmhouse. There I whiled

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