Author Archives: Jill English Johnston

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About Jill English Johnston

God writes His story on every heart, if we only pause to read it. My heart has lived in a fantasy world since early childhood and am delighted that God has finally brought me to the place where I can bring the fantasies to life through story. I am currently working on a fantasy trilogy (of course) but I also post thoughts, reflections and (hopefully) inspiration to my website: tabletsofhumanhearts.wordpress.com I am a follower of the Rabbi Jesus, married to my best friend and inspiration, and the mother of three incredible children, one daughter and two sons, a son-in-love, a daughter-in-love and two adorable granddaughters. When not writing, I passionately pursue prayer, reading (never enough time to read them all!), and the outdoors. My husband and I both served in the US Navy and have lived/travelled through many states and all over Asia. We both still enjoy travelling, but we really love our home in New Braunfels, located at the Texas Hill Country.

Building Oak Haven – framing!

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Jill English Johnston

It’s been a busy week. Full of ups and downs. The ups have been the house. Monday, Fortress Concrete poured the slab, a fascinating process. The concrete truck showed up before sunrise. We didn’t show up quite that early and by … Continue reading →

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Building Oak Haven – waiting

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Jill English Johnston

Proverbs 13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life. Apparently I was meant to write a blog on waiting. Because that’s what we’re doing. The rain I mentioned last week created a … Continue reading →

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First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 65, part 2

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Jill English Johnston

To you, God, in Tziyon, silence is praise; and vows to you are to be fulfilled. Psalm 65:1, OJB The mention of a vow creates an interesting couplet to the verse. Praise. Vow fulfilled. Or as other translations put it, promises kept … Continue reading →

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Building Oak Haven – rain delays

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Jill English Johnston

Having moved to Texas during a drought, I am definitely not one to complain about the rain. It’s always welcome and often prayed for.  Although, we can do without the marble sized hail. Because of the rain, things have been … Continue reading →

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First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 65

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Jill English Johnston

God of Zion, to you even silence is praise. Psalm 65:1a, CEB Sometimes, after a very busy, people-filled time, when I’m driving in the car alone, I will turn off the radio, and let quiet fill the place. A few … Continue reading →

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