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.

Reynosa, Mexico – Day One Departure

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Jill English Johnston

Our team of 12 from Journey Fellowships embarks on a mission trip to Reynosa, Mexico with a 15 passenger van and a trailer full of supplies. We experience some delays at the border but finally reach our hotel. Continue reading →

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Reynosa, Mexico – How it Came About

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Jill English Johnston

After political unrest prevented return visits to Haiti, our pastor found a new mission helping the impoverished in Reynosa, Mexico. I was going to the border. Continue reading →

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Reynosa, Mexico – Then 2020

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Jill English Johnston

My desire to help the less fortunate grew amidst divisive political issues and 2020’s events. I sought to learn, understand, and become involved with compassionate communities seeking to respond in love rather than fear. Continue reading →

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Reynosa, Mexico – In Texas

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Jill English Johnston

I continue to answer the why in “why I wanted to go on a mission trip to Reynosa, Mexico” in my not-so-brief background leading up to the trip.     After growing up in rural Pennsylvania, where my surroundings were … Continue reading →

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Reynosa, Mexico – An Introduction

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Jill English Johnston

The first of a blog series describing my trip to Reynosa, Mexico with a team from Journey Fellowship in cooperation with Strategic Alliance to build a house for a family in need. I begin by explaining how my life experiences contributed to and fueled a passion for helping others, specifically the poor and the foreigner. Continue reading →

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