Brambles! Maya and Steven stared ahead. After several minutes of uncertain glances at the compass and then back to the brambly woods in front of them, they led the group onward, promptly turning north to walk along the road. A quarter of a mile later, the scenario repeated, only this time they sought advice. They […]
A Pattern of Suffering
Matthew 26:36-40 (TPT) 36 Then Jesus led His disciples to an orchard called “The Oil Press.” He told them, “Sit here while I go and pray over there.” 37 He took Peter, James, and John with Him. However, an intense feeling of great sorrow plunged His soul into deep sorrow and agony. 38 And He […]
Pretenders
“I have something to prove, don’t I? Who me? Yes. Let’s face it. If we knew every moment where a leader doubted their own course, faltered in their vision or wrestled with fear we probably wouldn’t follow them. So sometimes it’s just safer to keep pretending. Maybe you’ve felt this way too? Maybe no one […]
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 […]
