Author Archives: Jonathan
Spreading the Truth, Spreading the Hope
One of the frustrating things about ministering in a “religiously Christian” country such as Italy is the blatant contradiction in beliefs that people live comfortably with every day. Not too long ago, I spoke with a very well-educated man … Continue reading
Living between two worlds
Just a few days ago, Eva expressed a deep realization, one that defines so much of the life of missionaries and missionary kids (a.k.a. MKs): “Daddy, it stinks…wherever we are, we are missing someone!” I know it’s not just … Continue reading
Time Flies When You’re Having Fun… And It’s Time To Head Home!
It seems like yesterday that Melodee was packing our suitcases as we prepared for our summer furlough in America…now she is packing them again to head home. We will leave with joyful hearts for all the blessings received and … Continue reading
Ready or not, East Coast, here we come!
“Help!!!” I don’t know about you, but I get slightly nervous whenever I hear those words… “Oh boy, what am I getting myself into now?” How about, if instead, I said: “Help me help you!” That has a better … Continue reading
Present with the Lord means joy in the Lord!
Greetings from my living room! I have tested negative of Covid with my home test, so I can move around the house! Hopefully tomorrow we can make it official, so that I can get back out into the real world. … Continue reading