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Before You Click “Publish,” Part 1

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

This is the first in a three-part series devoted to helping your voice be heard in a public online setting such as a blog or forum. Part 1: The Soapbox (Posting Your Opinion) I have noticed that posting even a … Continue reading →

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Frozen In Time

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

We call it The Great Missouri Road Trip, and it happened last fall. My mom, my sister and I spent almost a week visiting old family places in Missouri: my mom’s girlhood homes, old cemeteries, the tiny bank building where … Continue reading →

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“Competitive”

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

In my ongoing quest to be right (to have the right answers, the right actions and the right attitude), I ran across yet another foible in my character. To me, the idea of being “competitive” smacks of pride or even … Continue reading →

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Right Answers

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

Middle-born children are supposed to be people-pleasers, and I have reason to believe it. As far back as I can remember, I tried to give people the right answer to any questions they might ask me, including questions about myself … Continue reading →

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It Takes a Village

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

As a writer, one of my priorities is to encourage my readers — to put a positive spin on their day by adding a touch of humor, faith, helpful information, or any combination thereof. I do love to relate to … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Receiving

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a hundred times: “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35, NIV). And so we jockey for the position of “giver,” sidestepping everyone who tries to give to us. … Continue reading →

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