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Spring Broken

Before I knew it, the brief but cutting words shot out of my mouth like a cannon, aimed squarely and unequivocally in our child’s direction.

Jim Johnson Uncategorized Leave a comment March 20, 2022March 24, 2022 12 Minutes

One Turn

How does one determine the will of God? Why, in that moment, did I interpret circumstances as an indication he wanted me to stay where I was?

Jim Johnson Uncategorized 1 Comment December 25, 2021December 25, 2021 10 Minutes

Chapter 2: Dalhart

Plowing one endless furrow after another, Joel stole a longing glance at the cars speeding past on the adjacent road, each headed anywhere but here.

Jim Johnson Uncategorized Leave a comment December 18, 2021December 18, 2021 9 Minutes

Prelude to Risk, pt. 2 (or Final Chapter)

“We have to make a decision today.”

Jim Johnson Uncategorized 1 Comment December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 9 Minutes

Peace on Earth

My perspective since having children has broadened significantly as to what is at one’s disposal about which to disagree passionately. Clothes, food, toys or other cherished possessions, you name it, they’ll argue over it.

Jim Johnson Uncategorized 1 Comment November 25, 2021December 4, 2021 11 Minutes

Unqualified

“If anything is worth doing, it is worth doing badly,” wrote G.K. Chesterton.

Jim Johnson Uncategorized Leave a comment October 16, 2021October 16, 2021 11 Minutes

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