Author Archives: Jonathan

When Peace is Nothing but an Illusion

Posted on Tuesday, July 29th, 2014 by Jonathan

It’s early Sunday morning. It looks like another lazy summer day here at the gates of Perugia. It’s so quiet I hear a dove coo, and then flutter away. I couldn’t think of a more peaceful start to my day. … Continue reading →

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World Cup Soccer

Posted on Saturday, June 14th, 2014 by Jonathan

  In case you didn’t know this, the biggest sporting event in the world is not the Superbowl. The biggest event is the World Cup of Soccer! It comes every four years, and this year it is hosted by Brazil. … Continue reading →

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Shock Wave – by Bethany Bassett

Posted on Thursday, June 12th, 2014 by Jonathan

  Worthy insights from a friend and fellow culture-observer… Why we Italian culture can drive us crazy, but we cant stop loving it…all in one soccer game! “On Wednesday night, the four of us had the chance to watch Italy’s … Continue reading →

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Waiting……

Posted on Friday, June 6th, 2014 by Jonathan

     Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted;     but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength;         they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run … Continue reading →

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Still in Milan

Posted on Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 by Jonathan

  God doesn’t always answer the way we would have imagined. Wednesday morning, as I was reading my devotions, the Lord put some verses on my heart.  In Psalm 77:1 the Psalmist describes his situation: I cry aloud to God, … Continue reading →

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