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Jim Schmotzer

Jim Schmotzer lives in the Pacific Northwest. He grew up in Portland Oregon and has been in Bellingham Washington for most of his adult years. He recently had a poem published in Noisy Water: Poetry From Whatcom County; his other writings can be accessed at thefaithfulskeptic.blogspot.com. His work has focused on ministry and education. Info about his coaching and consulting can be found at www.jimschmotzer.com.

Ten things for a short journey
EssayDecember 28, 2015

Ten things for a short journey

By Jim Schmotzer

30 years ago we traveled a few miles across town. It was a relatively short distance, but a change of untold consequences. We were…

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