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Stories of Life
Telling the tales of life itself
I hope these stories of my life bring you comfort. I hope you find this a safe space to find peace. We overcome by the word of our testimony, and my prayer for you, while you're here is that you find comfort in the stories I tell.
Thanks for visiting my blog, I hope you find what you need here.
Getting Through Your Personal Gethsemane
Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. And he...
Velda Johnson
Dec 3, 202312 min read
The Relationship Between Justice and Mercy
What does the Lord require of you but to do justly, and to love kindness and mercy, and to humble yourself and walk humbly with your God?...
Velda Johnson
May 26, 202311 min read
Pennsylvania Dutch Healing Rituals and the Occult (Part Two)
THE SUPERNATURAL POWER SOURCE BEHIND PA DUTCH RITUALS There are some common ailments that pow wowers claim healing for in the PA Dutch...
Velda Johnson
Apr 3, 202312 min read
Pennsylvania Dutch Healing Rituals and the Occult (Part One)
THE NATURE OF THE OCCULT In this article, I would like to look at the Pennsylvania Dutch healing rituals also referred to as Powwowing,...
Velda Johnson
Apr 3, 202312 min read
Freedom from a Religious Mindset
In my last article called, “ Identifying Religious Systems of Abuse” I highlighted a connection between religious systems of abuse and...
Velda Johnson
Feb 5, 202313 min read
Identifying Religious Systems of Abuse
Responding to systemic abuse begins with facing the truth. Jesus lived as part of a dominated group of people under a pervasive system of...
Velda Johnson
Dec 10, 202214 min read
The Entanglements of "Rumspringa"
I prayed to the Lord, and He answered me. He freed me from all my fears. Those who look to Him for help will be radiant with joy; no...
Velda Johnson
Nov 12, 202212 min read
Why Our Voice Matters
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and...
Velda Johnson
Oct 29, 20229 min read
A Closer Look at Pride, Self Denial and Individuality
The idea that is strongly pushed in many conservative religious communities is the idea that in order to avoid the glorification and...
Velda Johnson
Oct 17, 20228 min read
Life Preserving Promises
When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through...
Velda Johnson
Oct 8, 20225 min read
The Goodness of the Lord Wednesday, June 29, 20223:20 AM
“When my father and my mother forsake me, Then the Lord will take care of me. Teach me Your way, O Lord, And lead me in a smooth path,...
Velda Johnson
May 19, 20224 min read
Finding Joy In Purification Process Friday, July 8, 2022 8:19 AM
Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called the children of God! Therefore the world does not know...
Velda Johnson
May 19, 20225 min read
What is Love Bombing?
The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, But his heart was hostile; His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords....
Velda Johnson
May 19, 20226 min read
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