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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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Family Fiction Short Story Contest

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Scott Johnson

You may have noticed that the frequency of my posting has gone down the past few months. But that doesn’t mean I have stopped writing. On the contrary. I’m working on several new stories, and I’ve been submitting some to … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Scott Johnson

This will be my last post for the year, but it ends with the best story of the season. Thanks to each of you who have read and commented on my blog this year. I pray that God will bless … Continue reading →

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Meditating On God’s Stories

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Scott Johnson

Who doesn’t love a great story? For this post, I want to explore the power of stories, particularly Bible stories and what they mean to our spiritual growth and our relationship to God. I love stories and especially the stories … 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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