Author Archives: Suzanne S. Johnson

When I was about 5 and my sister, Karen, was 7, I got in trouble.  I don’t remember what I did, but my father was pretty angry with me.  Daddy was a very loving, gentle man, but he was also … Continue reading →

I sing with an ensemble at church.  I enjoy sharing in the musical creativity, but last week I skipped out on rehearsal.  I got a phone call a bit later because there were only two singers there, and they were … Continue reading →

Last night was a tough one for my 12 year old.  His Tar Heels lost to Kansas, so they won’t be going to the Final Four.  During his own basketball game at a friend’s party, he scraped his knee pretty … Continue reading →

I attended a wonderful seminar about a week ago.  Being in an environment surrounded by people who write and feel passionate about their message was invigorating.  I also got glimpses of the personalities and hearts of several of the other … Continue reading →

“Everything happens for a reason.”  We’ve all heard it a hundred times in response to life’s tragedies or unexpected twists and turns in life’s journey.  And for some people, this belief gives them strength and comfort when coping with loss … Continue reading →

“My peace I give to you” The words came to me clearly, almost forcefully, while I was twisted up emotionally like a pretzel.  Worry about making the best choices for myself and my family while not neglecting the needs of … Continue reading →

This blog is supposed to be about spiritual things – learning the nature of God, forgiveness, reaching out to help others – all the things that supersede the ordinary.  But today it’s about football.  In a couple of days, my … Continue reading →

Most people love the Christmas season. They delight in the excitement in the eyes of children as they anticipate Santa’s arrival on Christmas Eve. Then, amidst scattered wrapping paper and packaging all over the living room floor, they rest in … Continue reading →

I met Debbie Runions at a writing class.  She was the instructor, with a round, smiling face and a calm demeanor that belied the energy bubbling underneath.  The class was “Writing for Magazines”, but it morphed into 1/3 magazine writing, … Continue reading →

My church has a prison ministry with a pen-pal program and Sunday morning worship service at a maximum security prison.  It gets a lot of attention and support from our congregation.  I myself have not gotten involved with it at … Continue reading →