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THE TRUTH IS NEVER OUT OF BREATH

By M. Johnston • Aug 26th, 2010 | Bookmark and Share

“That’s the most sobering thing that Pete Rose, Roger Clemens, or anyone who tries to outrun the truth, has to face: The truth is never out of breath.” -Johnette Howard, ESPN columnist. Amen. “The truth is never out of breath.” Amen.

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Maybe billboard vandals need a splash of their own paint?

By M. Johnston • Jun 30th, 2010 | Bookmark and Share

Newsflash to Christians who vandalized the atheist billboards: vandalizing is a crime. It is a form of theft. Hence it is sinful. HWJR?
Yeah HWJR is my new slogan for my fellow Christians engaged in acts that Jesus might not approve of . It stands for How Would Jesus Respond (to YOU)?

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Wings at the speed of sound

By M. Johnston • Jun 19th, 2010 | Bookmark and Share

“The greatest day of my life was  the day I learned the only approval I should be seeking in life is God’s. That was the first time I felt what it was like to have wings. That was the first time I experienced true freedom. “  -M. Johnston

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Sac Bee’s coverage of church issues draw passionate opinions.. including mine

By M. Johnston • Dec 11th, 2009 | Bookmark and Share

The Bee has been covering Christianity more and more lately. My guess is that it has something to do with the economy. Surveys reflect a rise in church attendance since the recession started. Today they ran an article maintaining how “Some Sacramento-area faithful [are] turning [their] backs on pastors [because of] spiritual abuse.”  This on [...]

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Here’s how to access the 6,500 John Muir letters UOP has published

By M. Johnston • Nov 18th, 2009 | Bookmark and Share

Univ of the Pacific has posted some 6,500 letters written by John Muir. The Bee reported this today but their link was broken and they didn’t provide any insight as to how the letters could be accessed. Since I consider John Muir one of the great men of the 19th century (he is oft referred [...]

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Don’t blame God for Fort Hood massacre

By M. Johnston • Nov 6th, 2009 | Bookmark and Share

Yes, the sun has risen again! (I am loving the image at left captured by KCRA’s downtown skycam this AM). The weekend is a few short hours away.  For some it will be a welcome retreat from the rat race. For others (especially in the retail and health care industries)  it will come and go [...]

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