Author Archives: Jonathan
Rejected!
A couple weeks ago a little bird flew into our window. We didn’t know what to do. Was it alive? Dead? Did it need first aid? Mouth to mouth? Gradually it came back to its senses and flew off as … Continue reading
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