Do you ever feel like the word dry, or maybe barren, might be an appropriate characterization of various aspects of your life — spiritual, social, emotional, vocational…need I go on? Disappointments and losses that leave gaping holes in our lives, unfulfilled longings and desires that leave us feeling empty, a deep weariness of body and […]
Look Where You Need to Go
I held my breath as I watched the current ahead surge from wide, lazy flat water into a turbulent whitewater chute. The narrowed passage caused the water to rush rapidly straight toward a large, intimidating boulder where the roiling water boiled up, over, and around the mass. It was obvious that while water might be […]
A Sense of Humor
Editor’s Note: This is the last post of a 7-part series where we have shared some poignant and inspiring reflections from our Journey alum, Al Janssen, who spent nearly 20 years working in ministry with Brother Andrew of Open Doors. A personal note from Al about this blog post… How is a deep friendship forged? […]
Blues and Greys
Those of us living near the coast know one of our seasons consists of a good number of grey days. Tucked between winter and the blazing days of summer there is what we call “May grey” which soon becomes “June gloom.” It is a thing. And for some, me among them, “May grey” can give […]
A Mighty Weapon
Editor’s Note: We are at post 6 of a 7-part series where we are sharing some poignant and inspiring reflections from our Journey alum, Al Janssen, who spent nearly 20 years working in ministry with Brother Andrew of Open Doors. A personal note from Al about this blog post… I try to imagine what it […]
God’s Perspective on Time
Editor’s Note: We are at post 5 of a 7-part series where we are sharing some poignant and inspiring reflections from our Journey alum, Al Janssen, who spent nearly 20 years working in ministry with Brother Andrew of Open Doors. A personal note from Al about this blog post… This is a perspective that is […]
The Shadow of the Almighty
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1 I was hiking in Yosemite in late winter, inching my way up to the top of the majestic Yosemite Falls. It had snowed the day before and little white nests of crystallized snow rested in […]
