I’ve recently been going through a book by Darren Wilson called Finding God in the Bible. In one chapter the author points out that while Moses has one of the most intimate relationships with … Read more about The Secret Life of Nathan Johnston
Lakes
"Why do you stand here looking at the sky?" I totally understand what the disciples were feeling right here. Many times in life I have felt like I would be completely satisfied just … Read more about Lakes
Ugly Cry
The other day a mission team came through and showed the Jesus film. It's the old one where Jesus looks like a stoner instead of an Iranian. One scene that really struck me was when the woman … Read more about Ugly Cry
Touchpoints
One of the things we talk a lot about while doing ministry here in Granada is touchpoints. When I first was introduced to the ministry I saw how Scott and Jenn Esposito had spent the past few years … Read more about Touchpoints
Black Saturday
Today is the day between holidays. My calendar says Jesus died yesterday and will rise again tomorrow. Today is the dark in-between. Today is the numbness and confusion. Today is the … Read more about Black Saturday
Focus
I had a dream last night. Like most of my dreams, I only catch muddled scraps in the fog of waking. I don't read too much into my dreams because sometimes I don't have pants and other times I … Read more about Focus
On The Way
I have heard that certain pizza companies will not charge you if your pizza arrives late. At least that used to be the rule. I think Pizza Hut and Dominos have changed their policy because of auto … Read more about On The Way
Curse of the Newsletter
Unfortunately, I only have so much space and time to convey my life. So no matter which experiences I pick, it will never truly capture what life is like and what I am doing with my days. I have tried … Read more about Curse of the Newsletter
Prison
You are standing at the end of a long corridor of barred doors. Trash litters the ground. Something is burning. All you can see of the men in each cell is their hands. Before you is a concrete desk. … Read more about Prison