Staff
Jerry Johnston
editorial writer, columnist
Work: 236-6016
E-mail: jerjohn@desnews.com
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Nov. 20 : The grateful living: Thanksgiving more than a speed bump to Christmas
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Nov. 18 : Faithful are lucky to have 'spirit master' – Jerry Johnston on MormonTimes.com
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Nov. 13 : Jerry Johnston: Cecilia will put song in your heart
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Nov. 11 : Jerry Johnston on MormonTimes.com: Toning up spiritual muscles
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Nov. 6 : Jerry Johnston: Quieting the child within
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Nov. 4 : LDS like full helping of sugar
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Oct. 30 : Jerry Johnston: Dylan may have spirit of Christmas
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Oct. 28 : Jerry Johnston: Storm-tossed seas calmed by the gospel
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Oct. 23 : Murals a rest stop for the heart
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Oct. 16 : Jerry Johnston: Truth is as elusive as old photos
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Oct. 9 : Rethinking 'truths' can spur insight
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Oct. 8 : MLB: Ambidextrous Angels aim to take it to Red Sox
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Oct. 7 : A temple for 'a slice of paradise' — Jerry Johnston
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Oct. 2 : Jerry Johnston: Words of Gandhi still sing
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Sept. 30 : Revised Book of Mormon is less satisfying — Jerry Johnston
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Sept. 25 : Will Bach's latest novel inspire like 'Seagull'?
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Sept. 23 : Prayers for the dead not wasted – Jerry Johnston on MormonTimes.com
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Sept. 22 : Salt Lake Bees: A dozen players hope to earn a stay in the majors
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Sept. 18 : Jerry Johnston: Diagnosis can bring fresh light
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Sept. 16 : Jerry Johnston on MormonTimes.com: Kenny G respects national anthem
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Sept. 13 : Jerry Johnston on MormonTimes.com: Translation a daunting endeavor
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Sept. 11 : Translation a daunting endeavor
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Sept. 9 : Jerry Johnston on MormonTimes.com: Bennion's simple words still ring true
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Sept. 4 : Jerry Johnston: Schoolkids armed with reminders of belief
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Sept. 1 : Jerry Johnston on MormonTimes.com: How do we keep faith amid change?
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Aug. 30 : Preparing for school, and for life
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Aug. 28 : Ideally speaking: Preparing for school, and for life
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Aug. 26 : The temple of the heart
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Aug. 21 : Jerry Johnston: Book shows humanity of Muhammad
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Aug. 14 : Jerry Johnston: Sacred language precious
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Aug. 12 : We all want just a little recognition
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Aug. 7 : Jerry Johnston: Cathedrals have their own unique personalities
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Aug. 5 : Author's universal truths translate to Mormonism
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July 31 : Ideally speaking: Moments of grace often overlooked
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July 29 : Embracing potential, not failings
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July 25 : Ideally speaking: Jerry Johnston on MormonTimes.com: Soft voice can turn away anger
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July 24 : Ideally speaking: Soft voice can turn away anger
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July 24 : Wendover's Calvary takes Stations of the Cross to a new level
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July 22 : Jerry Earl Johnston on MormonTimes.com: Dealing with LDS cabin fever
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July 17 : Jerry Johnston: Time to go back for stragglers
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July 10 : Jerry Johnston: Look for face of God in others
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July 8 : Jerry Johnston on MormonTimes.com: Pride creeps into every community
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July 7 : Steaking out the territory: The Mom and Pop Munns' recipe for success
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July 1 : Salt Lake Bees: Kendrick likes his Utah ties
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July 1 : Jerry Earl Johnston on MormonTimes.com: Mormon pageants offer so much faith
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June 26 : Ideally speaking: Jackson struggled with 2 sides
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June 24 : Church is like a toolbox full of nifty tools
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June 19 : Ideally speaking: Find sense of sacred, not escape
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June 17 : Be accepting of childlike innocence
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June 12 : Conference looking at marginalization of religions
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