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But God …

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Scott Johnson

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 →

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The Great …

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Scott Johnson

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 →

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Ode by Joseph Addison

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Scott Johnson

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 →

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A Couple of Writing Milestones

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Scott Johnson

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 →

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The Great Divorce On Stage

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Scott Johnson

My wife took me to a play on Father’s Day. Many of you are familiar with The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis. Well, the Fellowship for Performing Arts has taken the story to the stage. In a nutshell, the story … Continue reading →

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Building Mountains – A Truth Story

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Scott Johnson

My name is Emily Harris, and I want to thank Scott for allowing me to say a few words about my truth story. I will say, he did a great job capturing the essence of my past struggles in only … Continue reading →

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Chasing Rabbits – A Poem

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Scott Johnson

Dances, does the telling tail. A zig, a zag—nostrils flare. A ghost oozes from the ground, Casting her ageless spell. Tangled hosts hide her now, The hound’s way foils the plot. A rustle, a leap, a bound. The bay rises, … Continue reading →

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How Things Turn Out – A Short Story

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Scott Johnson

Creativity often comes like a thief in the night. It breaks into your mind when you’re not expecting it. The story I’m about to share came about from that kind of invasion. As I was enjoying one of my other … Continue reading →

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Daily Writing Tips Resource

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Scott Johnson

I have a confession to make: My favorite part about writing is not the actual writing. Wow, I’m glad I got that off my chest. What really gets me excited is sharing a moving, entertaining story or communicating a principle … Continue reading →

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That Package Beside the Road

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Scott Johnson

In Elmore Leonard’s 10 Rules of Writing, Leonard offers two rules I am finding to be invaluable. Try to leave out the parts that readers tend to skip. If it sounds like writing, rewrite it. Think about your own reading … Continue reading →

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But it Worked for King Solomon!

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Scott Johnson

As he read his Bible on the cabin porch, Old Man Jed heard an awful commotion in the distance. Across the pasture he spotted some strange goings-on. “Must be those two Darcy boys,” he said to himself. He pulled both … Continue reading →

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10 Quotes for You Budding Writers

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Scott Johnson

I thought that many of you budding writers might enjoy these quotes: I am the sort of man who writes because he has made progress, and who makes progress by writing. — Augustine I try to leave out the parts … Continue reading →

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Your Sweet Fragrance

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Scott Johnson

Where have the years gone? Here you are still by my side. The rose has stormed our castle. We’ve gazed upon the blossoms, Endured the thorns, Pruned, uprooted, replanted. Our bond outlasts the symbols, The turning of seasons, The tests … Continue reading →

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Colors of Nature

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Scott Johnson

Gold The color of the morning sun. Calling on unfaltering days. Upward the arc, top at noon, Down again, till evening sways. Blue The color of the clearing sky: Air to waving, whistling wings. Inspiring us to look that way, … Continue reading →

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Bigfoot and the Battle of Hiccup Creek

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Scott Johnson

Cannon balls collided with tree trunks, shattering them and sending splinters in all directions. Occasional bullets whistled overhead, and fist-sized rocks streamed in from an unknown source. Whole sections of the forest were now set ablaze. Only four feet wide, … Continue reading →

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