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King of Kings: New Easter film

Posted on April 8, 2025 by journojohnson

The new Christian film for Easter, King of Kings, is a delight. The story is told as a bedtime story by Charles Dickens to his son. Not sure why it’s Charles Dickens and not a more modern person or writer … Continue reading →

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Happy St Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2025 by journojohnson

Happy St Patrick’s Day to all my Irish family, friends and followers!

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Bumps in the Road

Posted on March 4, 2025 by journojohnson

We’re all too familiar at the moment with bumps and holes in the road. Okay, this speed bump is meant to slow traffic down but even this shows signs of wear and tear and what about the huge holes that … Continue reading →

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Waitangi Day – 6 February

Posted on February 4, 2025 by journojohnson

Te Kawau signed the Treaty of Waitangi at Manukau Harbour in March 1840. One reason was that he wanted British protection against future Ngāpuhi raids. He subsequently provided 3,000 acres (1200 hectares), for £50 and a quantity of goods, for … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2024 by journojohnson

May you know the blessings and peace of God at the start of 2025 and throughout the year. God bless.

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Christmas Blessings

Posted on December 10, 2024 by journojohnson

May the giver of gifts, Jesus, be your gift this Christmas. Open your heart to the best friend you will ever find and the most trustworthy. He will forgive your wrongdoings and help you to live a better life serving … Continue reading →

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A Christmas gift to inspire throughout the year

Posted on November 13, 2024 by journojohnson

By choosing Dr Jember Teferra’s book of Bible Reflections you give a gift to last throughout 2025. The thoughts and prayers of this extraordinary advocate of the poor on passages of the Bible, will help you see the Bible in … Continue reading →

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The 75th Cheltenham Literature Festival.

Posted on October 14, 2024 by journojohnson

The 75th Cheltenham Literature Festival this October was a real cracker. I went to three events and every one of them was brilliant. I chose Peter Godwin’s workshop on Memoir. Lots of practical writing tips you’ve heard before but still … Continue reading →

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Pittsburgh

Posted on September 25, 2024 by journojohnson

Pittsburgh isn’t your usual tourist destination but with my son, his wife and baby having recently emigrated there – well, he did, she is American – my husband and I set off to explore the city. Not being a keen … Continue reading →

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Genealogy

Posted on September 2, 2024 by journojohnson

As a keen social historian, I love genealogy and researching family trees, although I have to confess that I have never found Ancestry easy to negiotiate! But loving finding out about family, my husband, Angus and myself booked for a … Continue reading →

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