Author: Jonathan Blundell

I'm a husband, father of three, blogger, podcaster, author and media geek who is hoping to live a simple life and follow The Way.

Susan B Anthony

On June 18, 1873, Susan B. Anthony is fined $100 after she attempts to vote for President.
Personally I think it’s high time we should end women’s suffrage.
We should vote to repeal the 19th amendment. Anyone with me?

(crickets chirp in the background)

And for all my consultant friends: If you’re not a part of the solution, there’s good money to be made in prolonging the problem.

Weekend Update

With all the “stress” going on yesterday I forgot to post this weekends CWF results.
So here they are:

For Saturday June 11 in Rockwall, Texas
Jonah def Michael Malik
Tim Storm def James Zebedee by DQ
Chris Idol def The Bishop Phillip Barron by DQ
Jesus Freak Rob Vaughn & Michael Malik def Tim Storm and Apoc – loser out for 30 days stipulation (begins June 13) – Jesus Freak and Michael Malik win by DQ

For Sunday June 12 in Rhome, Texas
Tim Storm def Michael Malik
Eagle def James Zebedee
Jonah def The Bishop Phillip Barron
Chris Idol def Shiloh
Shiloh, Jesus Freak and Michael Malik def. Tim Storm, Jonah and Chris Idol – Shiloh makes the pin

But above and beyond all that – we had 13 decisions this weekend! The heavens rejoice. It was so amazing to talk to the kids afterwards and remind them how important their decision was. Scripture says that no one can pluck us from the hand of God. And I loved watching the spark in their eyes as I explained that.
They had their flyer from a CWF show, with the date on it, so they could know for the rest of their life where they would spend eternity.
Praise God.

Peace thats past understanding

Lord. Thank you for answered prayer. Thank you for peace and knowing that YOU are in control.
I have nothing to fear no matter where I go or where you lead.
Why do say, Jacob (Jonathan), Why do you say, Israel, (America), “The Lord is not aware of what is happening to me, My God is not concerned with my vindiction?”
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is an eternal God, the creator of the whole earth. He does not grow tired or weary; there is no limit to His wisdom.
He gives strength to those who are tired; to the ones who lack power, he gives renewed energy.
Even youths get tired and weary; even strong young men clumsily stumble.
But those who wait for the LORD’s help will find renewed strength; they rise up as if they had eagles’ wings, they run without getting weary, they walk without getting tired.
“I the LORD officially commission you; I take hold of your hand. I protect you and make you a covenant mediator for your people, and a light to the nations, to open blind eyes, to release prisoners from dungeons, those who live in darkness from prisons.”
Sing to the LORD a brand new song! Praise Him from the horizon of the earth, you who go down to the sea, and everything that lives in it, you coastlands adn those who live there!
The LORD emerges like a hero, like a warrior he inspires himself for battle; He shouts, yes, He yells, He shows His enemies His power.
“I will lead the blind along an unfamiliar way; I will guide them down paths they have never traveled. I will turn the darkness in front of them into light, and level out the rough ground. This is what I will do for them. I will not abandon them.”
“Don’t be afraid for I will protect you. I will call you by name, you are mine.
When you pass through the waters, I am with you; when you pass through the streams, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not harm you.
For I am the LORD your GOd, the sovereign king of Israel, your deliverer.
Since you are precious and special in my sight, and I love you, I will hand over people in place of you, nations in place of your life.
Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. From the east I will bring your descendants; from the west I will gather you.”

Lord I don’t know

Lord I don’t know where all this is going – but lead me to the peace that’s past understanding.

So much has happened in the last six months.
My sister Amy has gone home to be with her Lord and Savior.
I’ve begun training and become an active member in the CWF team.
I’ve reached the one-year mark in home ownership.
I’ve resolved to go to Haiti with Hope for the Hungry and trust God with getting me there.
I’ve actually given some serious thought to moving back to the D/FW area after five years away.
I’ve sat alone in a room and felt completely content and stood in a large crowd and never felt lonelier.
I’ve been turned down for two jobs I felt especially qualified for.
I’ve been body slammed – mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.
I’ve seen God work in mighty, amazing ways.

And I have no clue where all this is going.

I am an editor of a newspaper.
Member of the Belton Lions Club
Singles Intern at Church (as of today)
President of the UMHB Bell County Alumni Association
Chairman of the Belton Area Chamber of Commerce University Relations Committee
Commish/Ring Announcer for the CWF
Home owner
Cigar Lover
Son
Brother
Grandson

And Lord I have no clue where all this is going.

I want to write a book.
I want to run a radio station.
I want to find new ways to market the Gospel.
I think it would be fun to run a bookstore, bar or restaurant.

I burn the candle at both ends and in the middle, yet I have trouble sleeping without a night cap or sleeping pill.
So many people tell me they’re glad I’m the Editor of The Belton Journal.
So many people tell me I should move back to Dallas.

Lord I do’t know where all this is going. I don’t know where all this is going, but you hold it all in the palm of your hands.
Who am I to question you? Lead me to peace that’s past understanding, a place beyond all doubt.