Kristen Deede Johnson

Dr. Kristen Deede Johnson is the Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Western Theological Seminary, and the Professor of Theology and Christian Formation.

top view of male crossed hands in prayer

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Devotionals

Our Past, Present, and Future God

Read: Revelation 1:1-8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” (v. 8) After my

Kristen Deede Johnson December 29, 2020

top view of male crossed hands in prayer

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Devotionals

Not the Light but the Lamp

Read: John 5:30-36 John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you chose for a time to enjoy his light. (v. 35 NIV) In today’s passage, John the

Kristen Deede Johnson December 19, 2020

top view of male crossed hands in prayer

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Devotionals

Joy and Sorrow

Read: Psalm 126 Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! (v. 5) During Advent, we are deeply aware that we live in between Christ’s coming for

Kristen Deede Johnson December 10, 2020

top view of male crossed hands in prayer

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Devotionals

An Advent Prayer

Read: Psalm 33 He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the LORD. (v. 5) I remember the moment when an older, wiser Christian

Kristen Deede Johnson December 1, 2020

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