Articles by Jason Chatraw
I am learning that God designed sex to be amazing, mystical, life affirming and a living, giving gift. It’s the kind of experience men would fight wars for and women would endure …
I recently had a wonderful opportunity to communicate at my church. Since becoming the Service Programming Director at Browns Bridge Community Church, I have not been able to communicate as much as …
A friend of mine named Francis works as an advocate for the people of a slum in Delhi and he has married into a poor Muslim family. Yesterday he brought two of his young brothers-in-law …
There are a lot of bookshelves in my house (at least nine) and all have “No Vacancies” signs hanging from them. Some shelves have two rows of books taking up residence that are crammed together …
“Everything happens for a reason.” Perhaps you’ve heard that before. Perhaps you’ve said it. I’d like to suggest that there’s a world of difference between “Everything happens for a reason,” and “God gives reason …
I think by now Harvest United Methodist knows I’m a hugger. I do it every Sunday and even encourage them to do it, too, saying just before leading worship: “As we prepare to …
The pathos of God is on the prophet. It moves him. It breaks out in him like a storm in the soul, overwhelming his inner life, his thoughts, feelings, wishes and hopes. It takes possession …
Lately a spirit of unity has been sweeping over the youth ministry community where I live. It seems that we’ve all come to the conclusion that if we don’t work together …
Let me make a quick disclaimer and say that online dating is, in general, a great way for people to meet people or even their future spouse. By now you have known of …
Have you ever felt like something with your life just wasn’t quite right? Like that guy who just can’t catch the rhythm of a song while “dancing” or your tone deaf friend who has no …

