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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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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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Ghost Hunt – A Poem

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Scott Johnson

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 →

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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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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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Face to Face

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Scott Johnson

Do you ever wonder if your writing is making a difference? I found a nice reminder today in the Epistles of John—relationships trump message. In an age of ebooks, blogs, the creation of tribes and followers it’s easy to think … 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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5 Fishing Tips for Bloggers

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Scott Johnson

What if I told you that fishing just might reveal some important tips to becoming a better blogger? Or another way of looking at it—a more fulfilled blogger. Allow me to reel in my core idea right from the very … 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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Why Do You Do It?

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Scott Johnson

A great talk by Simon Sinek on how leaders inspire. This made me think about my blog and other areas of my life. Am I focusing too much on my blog’s results or plan? Do others really get why I … Continue reading →

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180 Ways to Walk the Customer Service Talk

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Scott Johnson

Who are your customers? How is your customer service? In my day job, I serve customers every day, some external and many internal. My monthly paycheck ultimately comes from my customers. My employer just handles the money. But I believe … Continue reading →

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7 Helpful Websites for Bloggers and Writers

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Scott Johnson

I don’t know about you, but for me writing–great writing–doesn’t come easy. I will take all the help and feedback I can get. And we all should if we want our writing to influence and provide value. I’ve been reading … Continue reading →

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