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DREAMS

There are some people who think that dreams are just parts and pieces of things you are dealing with during the day. To these people dreams are more like junk being processed. For me, dreams are a connection to those … Continue reading

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Life-Thoughts Inspired by Coldplay’s Song “Clocks”

When I heard “Clocks” by Coldplay, well, I just broke down. This song struck such a deep chord inside me. It spoke to my life unlike anything I have experienced. I am very thankful to this group for writing such … Continue reading

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20+ THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT JONATHAN ALTER

1. I love my wife (even though we are separated and in couples therapy) I love her and always will. Angela does not believe I love her, and for me this is difficult. Like the rest of the world; we … Continue reading

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…but deliver us from evil

Several years ago, before I was ordained, I did children’s ministry in a large church in Indiana. I am great with children! Love them! I have several young children who live inside of me and their presence makes me more … Continue reading

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MAKING SENSE

And so I search for meaning A way for me (and the world) To live beyond Brokenness A body that hurts And a mind that is twisted– Fragmented– a going insane mind I search for Christ The nails The cross … Continue reading

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TURNING AWAY

Turning back to times of pain anguish end of the world damned-to-hell-times Always searching for meaning for some kind of truth for the very ground of our being …wondering Why? Why a dark cross? When God turns Away Leaving us … Continue reading

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The Jonathan Alter Story–Explanation and Beginning

At jonathanalter.org I am writing the story of my life. This is a life like others, but it is also a little quirkey and broken, love-filled and violent. This is a life filled with committment, a life filled with betrayal, … Continue reading

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