Category Archives: John Owen’s Journal

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Will to Will

Today’s thoughts from John “I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart;  I will tell of all your marvelous works.   I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your Name, O Most … Continue reading

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After Two Years

 “And of His fulness we have received and grace upon grace.  For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ.”  John 1:16,17 I started this blog just over two years ago.  In celebration, I’ve given the blog … Continue reading

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The Big Picture

“Jesus wept. And so the Jews were saying, ‘Behold how He loved him! Could not this man, which opened the eyes of him who was blind, have kept this man [Lazarus] also from dying?’” John 11:35-37 We all have said similar things in … Continue reading

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Ask Yourself

“Am I pleasing Him or grieving Him?” John    

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Loss of a Friend

Weizen aka Bob Bob is no longer with us.   He’s been part of our family for over 11 years.  His real name is Weizen, which our daughter, Grace gave him when she first saw his soft white-wheat coat and golden eyelashes.  … Continue reading

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GodFather

Since it’s not too far removed from Father’s Day, I thought I’d share some thoughts John wrote in his journal several years ago, about God as his, and our, Father. “Father”:  Latin, pater:  nourisher, protector, upholder In the Beginning I believe that … Continue reading

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Jesus’ Prayer — Part 6

Jesus: “I Pray for Them” Jesus’ Prayer, John 17:9-19 NIV “I pray for them.  I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are yours.  All I have is yours, and all you … Continue reading

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Jesus’ Prayer — Part 5

Jesus and the Comforter:  Revealer of God’s Word and Truth John 17: 6-8 “I have revealed You to those whom You gave Me out of the world.  They were Yours;  You gave them to Me and they have obeyed Your … Continue reading

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Jesus’ Prayer – Part 4

It’s been a few weeks since the last post of John’s journaling.  If you’d like to review any of his previous posts, they’re all located under “John Owen’s Journal, Jesus is Praying for You.”  This post continues the prayer of … Continue reading

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Jesus’ Prayer – Part 3

John 17:4 “I have brought You glory on earth by completing the work You gave Me to do.” Jesus completed everything His Father sent Him to accomplish. He did this through His life, and death, on earth by revealing, manifesting, and making … Continue reading

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