Tag Archives: family

So, What Did You Think About The Sermon?

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Scott Johnson

I recently read a post by Susan Barber called Hope for the Next Generation. Susan is a godly woman and teacher, and happens to be my kids favorite high school teacher. In her post, she said something that I think … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Journey | Tagged asking, Christianity, family, God, listening, questions, sermons | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Spiritual Journey, Writing | Tagged abortion, children, Christian, Christianity, creative writing, family, family fiction, fiction, short fiction, short story, writing | Leave a comment

Eagles, The Outdoors, and Family Fun

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Scott Johnson

Last weekend my family and I made our annual pilgrimage to see eagles in Guntersville, Alabama. Everyone had such a fun time. What a pleasant break from the icy weather thats been visiting the south this winter. I felt like … Continue reading →

Posted in Creation Moment, Outdoor Travel, Spiritual Journey | Tagged Eagle Awareness Weekend, eagles, family, growth, learning, Nature, outdoors, wildlife | 9 Comments

Thanksgiving Quotes

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Scott Johnson

I hope everyone is doing well this time of the year. God bless all of you and thanks for reading these posts. Here is a short collection of what I simply call Thanksgiving Quotes. A good mixture of inspirational and … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Journey | Tagged family, happiness, holidays, inspirational, praise, quotes, thanks, Thanksgiving | 3 Comments

Happy, Happy, Happy – A Book Review

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Scott Johnson

Okay, I’m coming out of my duck blind (metaphorically, speaking). I’m not a duck hunter, but I’ve become a huge Duck Dynasty fan. I recently read Phil Robertson’s book, Happy, Happy, Happy, which answered some questions that always nagged me: … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Journey | Tagged book review, Christian, Duck Dynasty, family, God, Happy, Jesus, love, Phil Robertson, Robertson family, Uncle Si, unity | 6 Comments

Buying a Car For My Son

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Scott Johnson

Buying a car is one of my least favorite things to do. Why won’t car dealers present a fair price in the first place? Why go through all the haggling and maneuvering? A few potential answers: Some people will pay … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged car buying tips, family, growth, negotiation, negotiation skills, personal development, self improvement | 4 Comments

Tim Hawkins in Montgomery

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Scott Johnson

The family and I recently got to experience a live event in Montgomery Alabama with Tim Hawkins, the Christian comedian. If you are looking for some good, clean family-friendly entertainment, I would highly recommend Hawkin’s act. He may be a … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Journey | Tagged Christian comedian, Christianity, comedian, family, family fun, God, Tim Hawkins | 2 Comments

Thank You, Dad!

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Scott Johnson

Last year I wrote a poem The Glory of Sons which is based on the Proverbs 17:6 passage. I did this to honor my dad. Now that I have my own children, I better understand the role my dad played … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Journey | Tagged dad, faithful, family, Father's Day, fathers, God, life skills, Proverbs, skills, sons | 2 Comments

Thanks, Mom!

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Scott Johnson

I wish all of you mothers out in blogosphere a very happy Mother’s Day! I want to wish my own mom a happy Mother’s Day and say thanks for: praying for my life and my soul. loving and staying committed … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Journey | Tagged family, God, mom, Mother's Day | 2 Comments

Family Time and a Southern Barbecue

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Scott Johnson

One of my reasons for starting this blog is to encourage strong family bonds. My own family often comes together around a great meal. We actually put the electronic devices down for a few minutes and do this thing called … Continue reading →

Posted in Outdoor Knowledge | Tagged barbecue, bbq, cooking, cooking outdoors, Dizzy Pig, family, food, pork, recipe, smoker, smoking, south, southern | 7 Comments

Time to Go Fishing

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Scott Johnson

Spring has arrived here in Georgia, and the weather is getting warmer each week. My son has already beat me to the lake and scored big time. During spring break he caught several largemouth bass and was able to spend … Continue reading →

Posted in Outdoor Knowledge, Outdoor Skills | Tagged angler, family, family activity, family fun, fish, fishing, outdoor sports, outdoors, outdoorsman, sportsman | 6 Comments

The Bible – History Channel Series

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Scott Johnson

I don’t know if any of you watched the first episode of The Bible on the History Channel last night. I thought it was great! It’s a 10-part series and will run through Easter. This is not a traditional documentary … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Journey | Tagged Bible, Bible series, Christianity, easter, evangelism, family, God, history, History Channel, Jesus, The Bible | 2 Comments

An Understanding of Hunting

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Scott Johnson

In recent months my son and I have been chasing the ever elusive Whitetail Deer. The season has now closed, but turkey season and spring fishing are just around the corner. This is a heritage my father has passed on … Continue reading →

Posted in Outdoor Knowledge, Outdoor Skills | Tagged deer, deer hunting, family, heritage, hunting, outdoor skills. outdoor knowledge, outdoors, spiritual, wildlife conservation | 2 Comments

Preventive Maintenance

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Scott Johnson

Over the years, my father and uncle taught me that a little preventative maintenance can go a long way with automobiles. Change the oil, check the fluids, keep the tires correctly inflated & rotated, replace the spark plugs, change the … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Journey | Tagged automobiles, cars, children, Christian, church, family, God, kids, preventive maintenance, relationships | 7 Comments

The Eagle Trip

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Scott Johnson

Once again, our family traveled to Guntersville State Park to see the great Bald Eagle. We were able to see several eagles soaring overhead. This year, however, the nest we usually visit was empty–no adult eagles or eaglets. We did … Continue reading →

Posted in Outdoor Knowledge, Outdoor Travel | Tagged eagles, family, guntersville state park, Nature, outdoor knowledge, outdoors, photography, travel, wildlife | 5 Comments

A Model of Loyalty

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Scott Johnson

My family continues to mourn the loss of our little dog, Bonnie. About three weeks ago, I returned from lunch to find her sprawled out on the living room floor, half dead. In route to the vet, she passed away. … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Journey | Tagged dogs, family, friendship, God, love, loyalty, pets | 7 Comments

A Great Day on the Silver Comet

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Scott Johnson

My wife and I recently visited the Silver Comet trail. If you live near the Atlanta, Georgia area I highly recommend you trying this rail-to-trail bike trail. The trail is especially beautiful this time of year with the leaves changing … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bike path, biking, cycling, family, family fun, outdoors, Rails to Trails, Silver Comet | Leave a comment

Wisdom of Wolves

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Scott Johnson

God has shown us that we can learn from His creation. So, what can we learn from a particular animal–the gray wolf? Whether you lead a team, a Sunday school class, discipleship group, a business or you are raising a … Continue reading →

Posted in Outdoor Knowledge, Spiritual Journey | Tagged communication, discipleship, family, God, leadership, leadership lessons, leadership traits, Nature, outdoors, teamwork, Wisdom of Wolves, wolf, wolves | 1 Comment

The Pros and Cons of Purity

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Scott Johnson

Recently, my daughter surprised me by asking me to buy her a purity ring. For those who don’t know, it’s a ring that states to the world that she wants to maintain her purity and save herself for her future … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Journey | Tagged Bible verse, Christian, family, God, holy, marriage, pure, purity, purity ring, teenager | 4 Comments

Who’s Your Spiritual Daddy

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Scott Johnson

I think back now on all the people who’ve had a hand in my spiritual growth. My parents, a close uncle, loving aunts, faithful friends. I think about Pastor Howle and his preaching between silly jokes and sobs. A Sunday … Continue reading →

Posted in Spiritual Journey | Tagged dad, disciple, discipleship, family, God, small group, spiritual, Sunday School | 8 Comments