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Scargill House Writing Retreat

Posted on April 30, 2024 by journojohnson

These images hardly do justice to the beauty of this rural Yorkshire retreat. To be honest, I went on this Christian Writers weekend in some fear and trepidation. I’m ashamed to say that now I’m getting older I like my … Continue reading →

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Coleridge’s Cottage

Posted on April 17, 2024 by journojohnson

Coleridge’s Cottage in Nether Stowey, Somerset, is one of my favourite National Trust places to visit. Why? Firstly, Coleridge is one of my favourite poets, and secondly, I always feel at home here. My husband and I last visited this … Continue reading →

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From Good Friday sorrow to Easter Joy

Posted on March 29, 2024 by journojohnson

This image of the cross was part of the Easter story presentation in our church. It demonstrates the sorrow of Good Friday as Jesus hung on the cross. To those who knew him this violent death must have seen like … Continue reading →

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Latest article on Jember’s book – Bible Reflections on a life devoted to the poor

Posted on March 26, 2024 by journojohnson

Enjoy reading a little more about how the book came into being in a collaborative relationship by courtesy of the Association of Christian Writers magazine. Thanks. You can find out more about the book on my shop at http://www.journojohnson.com

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Sport, childhood passions and individuality

Posted on March 13, 2024 by journojohnson

This last week, Saturday 9 March, to be precise, I went to watch a football match in London. Queen’s Park Rangers v Middlesborough. Middlesborough is my husband, Angus’ team because he was brought up in the area. It is a … Continue reading →

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What is real love?

Posted on February 13, 2024 by journojohnson

As Valentines Day approaches, some people greet it with joyful expectation to give a card or a gift to a loved one – boyfriend/girlfriend, partner, or husband/wife. Some are also really excited at the thought of sending an anonymous greeting … Continue reading →

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Waitangi Day 6 February

Posted on February 5, 2024 by journojohnson

The Treaty of Waitangi  (Te Tiriti o Waitangi in Maori), was first signed on 6 February 1840 on the grounds of the house of James Busby – a Scottish farmer and politician who was involved in the initial drafting of the treaty. … Continue reading →

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Cuckoo in the nest by Fran Hill

Posted on January 10, 2024 by journojohnson

At the start of a new year when we are all compiling our reading lists either with Goodreads or making our own of the books we would like to read in 2024, I would like to recommend to you one … Continue reading →

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Winter breaks and Christmas celebrations

Posted on December 19, 2023 by journojohnson

Who isn’t keen on a warm winter break at the end of the year? My husband and I went on a cruise around the Canary Islands in November and enjoyed some lovely temperatures in the late 20’s centigrade. Travelling from … Continue reading →

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Benjamin Zephaniah 1958 -2023

Posted on December 11, 2023 by journojohnson

I just wanted to write a very brief post to honour this great poet. He had a real way with words and people. I have at least one of his books and was fortunate enough to see him on stage … Continue reading →

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