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Author Archives: Scott Johnson
Preach the Gospel to Yourself
Have you ever heard the phrase, “preach the Gospel to yourself”? I first came across this while reading Jerry Bridge’s book, The Discipline of Grace. At first it sounded weird, because if I’m a Christian and have already responded to … Continue reading
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I Am Thankful
Thanksgiving gives us time to pause and count the many blessings that are already ours. Why don’t we take time to do this each and every day? The old exhortation to count your blessings is wisdom for all the generations, … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Christianity, devotional, God, inspirational, love, peace, thankfulness, Thanksgiving
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What’s Your Life Verse?
This summer I took a break from blogging on my Trails of Life blog. But it gave me time to get my woodworking and DIY blog up and running. (If you’re in to that kind of stuff, please check out … Continue reading
But God …
I’ve been taking a break from blogging this summer, but continue to write. This poem came to me one Sunday after my pastor preached a message from Ephesians Chapter 2. More specifically–Ephesians 2:1-7: And you were dead in your trespasses … Continue reading
Posted in Spiritual Journey, Writing
Tagged creative writing, devotional, Ephesians, God, inspiration, Jesus, poem, poetry, writing
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The Great …
I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it. A little inspiration can go a long way. This story was hatched on a cool Georgia night around a brand new fire pit. My daughter recently … Continue reading
Posted in Writing
Tagged adventure, creative writing, fiction, short story, story, suspense, tale, writing
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Should Happiness Come Last?
I recently listened to a sermon called God Never Said That: God Wants You Happy. After watching the sermon on my iPad I totally get the point of the sermon and agree with the overall message. The world’s definition … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, God, growth, happiness, joy, maturity
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Have Courage and Be Kind
Last week I enjoyed two trips to the cinemas–one with my wife and the second with my daughter. Both times we watched Cinderella. Though my man-card is certainly at risk of being snatched away, please hear me out. I didn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged character, character development, courage, kindness, traits
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Inspiring Humility – Some Weekend Reads
I guess you could say I’m an analytical thinker. It seems to show up in every personality test I take. It spills into my life as an engineer, a manager, a parent, an outdoorsman, a woodworker. I tend to look … Continue reading
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Tagged character, development, growth, humility, paradigms, pride, spiritual growth
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My Reading List for 2015
I hope you are having a happy and productive 2015. Each year seems to bring its new set of challenges and opportunities to learn and grow. I’ve had many new responsibilities added to my bring-home-the-bacon job, and new writing … Continue reading
Posted in Learning, Spiritual Journey
Tagged development, growth, reading list, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey
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God Can’t Please Everybody
“God can’t please everybody.” This stated by one of my pastors who recently gave a sermon. Somehow that thought stuck with me this week. Think about it: One man prays that it won’t rain on his parade. Another man (a … Continue reading
Posted in Spiritual Journey, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, decisions, God, pleasing God, prayer
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New Handcrafted Pen Giveaway
Enter to win a handcrafted pen I just wanted to share that I’m holding another giveaway for a couple of handcrafted pens over on my craft blog. No purchase necessary to enter. Click here to learn more about how to … Continue reading
Learning About Learning – The 2015 Training Conference
Have you taught a class or given a presentation lately? Have you ever received training on teaching others? This past week I attended the 2015 Training Conference & Expo, sponsored by Training Magazine. The conference was held here in Atlanta … Continue reading
Posted in Learning, Spiritual Growth Tips, Teaching
Tagged 2015 Training Conference, adult learning, growth, learning, teaching, training, Training Magazine
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Doing What We Ought To Do
I recently heard some great messages on selected passages from the Book of James. One of them that stood out was James 4:17 NIV If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, faith, God, growth, inspiration, spiritual disciplines, spiritual growth
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Outdoor Adventures in the Southeast
For those who are fairly new to my blog, I wanted to go back and list some of my past posts dedicated to outdoor adventures in the Southeast. The South is rich with places to see, trails to hike, lakes … Continue reading
Posted in Outdoor Knowledge, Outdoor Skills, Outdoor Travel
Tagged adventure, exploring, hiking, hiking trails, Nature, outdoors, state parks, trails
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Ode by Joseph Addison
The spacious firmament on high, With all the blue ethereal sky, And spangled heavens, a shining frame, Their great Original proclaim: The unwearied sun, from day to day, Does his Creator’s power display, And publishes to every land The work … Continue reading
Posted in Creation Moment, Outdoor Writing, Spiritual Journey, Writing
Tagged Christianity, creation, creative writing, God, inspiration, Joseph Addison, poems, poetry
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Deo Volente
Not that I’m actively looking for new latin phrases to add to my vocabulary, but I found this particular phrase–Deo Volente–intriguing. In the early 1900’s it was common for the English to end their personal letters with Deo Volente or … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, goal setting, goals, God, God's will, planning, spiritual growth
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The A.C.T.S. Acrostic
My pastor recently finished a series of sermons about God’s Word–how we originally got it, how it was translated from the past to the present, and how we get it from our heads and into our hearts. In the last … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible study, Bible study aides, Christianity, God's Word, the Word
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A Couple of Writing Milestones
This year I’ve been blessed with the opportunity of being published in a couple of places, outside of my own blog. Don’t get me wrong, I get tons of fulfillment from blogging and cherish everyone who reads my articles here … Continue reading
Ghost Hunt – A Poem
I’m having some fun this week writing poetry and blending this with one of my other passions, ghost hunting. Yes, ghost hunting, but see if you can figure out what kind of ghost I’m hunting. I know, Halloween has passed, … Continue reading
Posted in Outdoor Writing
Tagged ghost, ghost hunting, hunt, hunting, outdoors, poems, poetry, writing
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Trails of Life 