Category Archives: A Page From My Journal

Easy Does It!

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

When winter weather keeps us from bicycling outdoors, we often use “spin-class” DVDs produced by cycling coach Graeme Street. One such session was all about accelerating. A particularly useful piece of advice from that class has stayed with me: Resist … Continue reading →

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Putting Down Roots

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

One downside of moving to a new house, no matter how much you like it, is Starting Over With Your Landscaping. In our old backyard we left a mature Chinese tallow tree, taller than the house. It looks like this … Continue reading →

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For the “Season of Love”

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

I recently re-read a familiar little story that seems to fit this “season of love.” You can read it here, in the Gospel of Luke. It tells about that time Jesus stopped by the home of his friends–three siblings–in the … Continue reading →

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Truth

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

I’ve started out the past few years by choosing a “Word For the Year.” It can’t be just any word, like “petunia” or “supervise.” No, I want a character quality, something to strive toward. Sort of a one-word goal or … Continue reading →

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How to Fix Broken Resolutions

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

New Year’s Day is a perfectly fine and logical occasion for taking a self-inventory and setting some goals—if you have time between shopping the sales. But it’s easy to exaggerate the importance of January 1 as The time to make … Continue reading →

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Destiny: Not a Laser Light Show

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Jan C. Johnson

I spent the weekend before Mother’s Day attending the “Pink Impact” women’s conference at Gateway Church in Southlake. The conference provided fascinating speakers, refreshment and growth, lots of fun, and even a present: a new friendship with a sweet lady … Continue reading →

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