Jonathan Engelhardt

About

Hello. Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening, and if you are still up… you should probably go to bed.  My name is Jonathan Engelhardt.  I’m supposed to be writing about myself in this little segment, but there is minor problem.  I have rooted the problem and I think it’s the Greek in me.  I will try my best.

I was born in Dunedin, Florida, and I currently live in Dunedin, Florida.  Big change, I know! But a lot has happened and changed in between then and now.  I have completed college, currently working with my father in commercial real estate, and I now have to pay numerous bills.  I’m growing up too fast they say.  My life is a constant flow—sports, fun projects, traveling, the water, work, and church consume me.  I like it that way.

I am involved with my local church youth group and love just being around that atmosphere.  The impact is incredible and I like being a kid again.  I am blessed with so many great friends that I love because they have influenced, challenged, and shaped me into this so-called “Jonathan.”  Another big shaper in my life is Jesus.  You might have heard about Him.  Well, I’m still learning and trying to grasp the amounts of love, dedication, sacrifice, and forgiveness that are poured on us each and every day.  Somehow days go by without recognition of this…guilty.  Thank goodness for the cross!

P.S.  I drink my coffee black thanks to a special friend.

Faith

I’ll admit it, my testimony is kind of lame, but it was the most important decision of my life.  I grew up in the Greek Orthodox Church and was surrounded by the church and all the teachings.  My product knowledge was profound, but did I believe and love like I should?  The answer is…nope.  Of course, it seemed like I did.  Not knowing that I needed a drastic change in my life, I attended Judgment House in the 5^th grade.  It is a drama series that acts out the life and death of a Christian and non-Christian.  It scared the pants off of me!  Being a visual learner, I learned and wanted the good and easy life that had a peaceful ending.  So I did.  I have figured out that this relationship deal is not as easy as it sounds.  I continually fail, but His love is too great to let me go.  I have had and still have a very difficult time putting Christ at the head of the table.  We both tend to fight for the hot seat.  With this, I encourage you, as well as myself, to seek out the Lord with consistency and humility.