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I’m a writer and editor with a core conviction: how you say it is as important as what
you’re saying.

Matt Johnson
WITH APOLOGIES TO STUART SMALLEY
Jan 12

Jan 12 WITH APOLOGIES TO STUART SMALLEY

matthewedwinjohnson
Theology

Are you a “glass half-full” or “glass half-empty” kind of person, and what might your answer say about the Christian life?

Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown
Dec 22

Dec 22 Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown

matthewedwinjohnson
Theology

Christmastime is a season of joy, giving, peace, and goodwill. But it doesn’t always feel that way, does it?

EVERYBODY WANTS A REVOLUTION BUT NOBODY WANTS TO DO THE DISHES
Sep 18

Sep 18 EVERYBODY WANTS A REVOLUTION BUT NOBODY WANTS TO DO THE DISHES

matthewedwinjohnson
Uncategorized

Back in high school I had this great, old hippie literature teacher. With eyes half- mast, and in low tones,

The Advantages Of Praying Drunk
Aug 15

Aug 15 The Advantages Of Praying Drunk

matthewedwinjohnson
Theology

Is there ever a time in a Christian’s life when there is less need for grace? Think about it. 

Rock-Write From The Vault: Damien Jurado
Jul 10

Jul 10 Rock-Write From The Vault: Damien Jurado

matthewedwinjohnson
Rock-write

“Who the hell wants to hear about me?” Damien Jurado quips.

the miracle cure
Jul 9

Jul 9 the miracle cure

matthewedwinjohnson
Theology

Recognizing the difference between law and gospel is critical to reading the Bible correctly.

working for a living: building maintenance man
Jun 10

Jun 10 working for a living: building maintenance man

matthewedwinjohnson
Working for a living

In my time of unemployment, I've gotten a lot of yard work done. While I'm pulling weeds, I often think about all the glamorous jobs I've had.

working for a living: waiter at old-folks home
May 29

May 29 working for a living: waiter at old-folks home

matthewedwinjohnson
Uncategorized, Working for a living

Being on the job hunt has got me thinking about my illustrious profesh career over the years.

Rock-Write From The Vault: The Blood Brothers--Young Machetes
May 20

May 20 Rock-Write From The Vault: The Blood Brothers--Young Machetes

matthewedwinjohnson
Rock-write

Word has it, The Blood Brothers will be performing this summer in LA at the FYF fest after a seven year hiatus.

Rock-Write From the Vault: Joe Carducci--Heresy Engraved On The Rock Of The Electric Church
May 19

May 19 Rock-Write From the Vault: Joe Carducci--Heresy Engraved On The Rock Of The Electric Church

matthewedwinjohnson
Rock-write

When I was on tour in '02 with my old band Roadside Monument (we did a reunion of sorts after a 4 year hiatus),

The Surprising Spiritual Truth About Life In A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
May 15

May 15 The Surprising Spiritual Truth About Life In A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

matthewedwinjohnson
Uncategorized

We are so bent on our own strength and competence amidst the pressures of life that we often miss how Godshows up most profoundly.

Why Christian moralism is a cruel stick and carrot
May 7

May 7 Why Christian moralism is a cruel stick and carrot

matthewedwinjohnson
Theology

Jesus’ command to “be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect,” (Matthew 5:48), is not a statement meant to be an eschatalogical finish line because one slip-up equates total failure.

working for a living: butcher cleaner-upper
Apr 29

Apr 29 working for a living: butcher cleaner-upper

matthewedwinjohnson
Uncategorized

As I've pondered the travails of underemployment of late, I can't help but consider my previous jobs.

you are not alone
Apr 28

Apr 28 you are not alone

matthewedwinjohnson
Uncategorized

Everyone, without exception, struggles with both sin and suffering. 

Working for a living: paperboy
Apr 22

Apr 22 Working for a living: paperboy

matthewedwinjohnson
Uncategorized

Since I've been on the job hunt of late looking for a solid gig in the publishing world, I've been thinking back to all the ridiculous jobs I've had over the years.

Hello, interwebs
Mar 28

Mar 28 Hello, interwebs

matthewedwinjohnson
Uncategorized

Welcome to my new blog.

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