My name is Nathanael Manthey. I live in
I have a very sophisticated sense of humor. [giggle, giggle]
Writing, for me, is an outlet. Whether prose or poetry, I find release in putting words, as limited as they may be in expressing my emotion, onto paper (or in this case, in type).
“Why ‘borrowed breath’ as a website name?” you ask.
I’m glad you did.
My life is not my own. I do not live it for myself. I have been redeemed.
In March of 1998, I had a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. I realized for the first time He was more than a historical figure. I saw my need of a Savior. And I believed His claims and promises. I surrendered my life to Him, owning Him as my Lord and my Savior and my best friend. So since then, I have been (and still am) learning that this life, my breath, my heartbeat, my hands and feet, my talents, my everything is on loan. And because of that, each day is borrowed, and I am the servant of all.
Hence, borrowed breath. Any-hoo, I love life. I love my wife. And I love Jesus.
I love you, too, sweatheart! Awesome website (I’m jealous)! To me, what makes silent worship special is that it is only between me and the Lord… It’s for Him alone.
I love you Nathanael! You are such an amazing big brother and role model. So much of my walk has been influenced by your words and your selfless dedication to our Lord. I’m always behind you and you’re always in my thoughts and prayers! (And I’m so glad that you found Michelle and brought her into our family!)
Hey Nathanael! What a wonderful, creative way to fellowship and worship the Lord! Thank you for inviting us to share in your walk with Jesus. You have an amazingly beautiful heart:) We’re so blessed to have you in our lives. You and Michelle are in our prayers. xoxo
WOW! Sometimes you just know when you unexpectedly find a hidden treasure. I’m sure I’ll visit this site regularly for refreshment. Keep up the good work!!
Thanks for checking it out, brother.
Nathanael,
It’s good to sorta meet you. I love the title of your blog (hate the banner) and the reason you chose it (or the reason it chose you). Where in PA are you from? I’m from Brookville originally, near Clarion. All my extended family are still there. In fact, as I type this my parents are in Erie.
I take it you pastor? Where at? What’s your favorite color? Shoe size?
peace,
Chad
Hey, Chad.
Nice to sorta meet you as well.
The banner is just a standard one the guy that set up my website chose. Someday I’ll probably change it to a custom one, but haven’t gotten around to it.
I’m much farther east in pa.
I grew up in Berks County and now reside in Chester County.
I’m actually not a pastor. I was on the leadership and teaching team of a young adult ministry called The Bridge in Downingtown PA. But my wife and I now go to a church called Providence in West Chester. The link is on my sidebar.
I currently work for a public safety company, but am starting the process of support raising to become a missionary.
My favorite color is green and I wear a size 11.
Be seeing ya around.
Shalom
Awesome. And I was just kidding on the banner
I am currently reading Orthodoxy as well. What do you think so far? I am loving it.
peace,
Chad
I just started it. But am thoroughly enjoying it.
Mr. Chesterton was a deep thinker.
Well, I’ve changed my banner:
http://www.borrowedbreath.com/2008/06/11/update-3/
Hi I we are starting a newsletter in Australia and NZ called Sozo News. I was wondering if I could please have your permission to print this: (thanks)
In March of 1998, Nathanael Manthey had a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. I surrendered my life to Him, owning Him as my Lord and my Saviour and my best friend. So since then, I have been (and still am) learning that this life, my breath, my heartbeat, my hands and feet, my talents, my everything is on loan. And because of that, each day is borrowed, and I am the servant of all’. A recent posting in how web page speaks of his relationship with the Holy Spirit, ‘Of late, I’ve been struck by the necessity of being replenished daily, moment by moment, by the Spirit of the living God. And it’s not just that we leak, as my pastor once observed in a sermon, though I am indeed a porous vessel for the Holy Spirit. But the reason I need constant refilling is because I am expending Him throughout the day. The truth is that He is not meant to be bottled up and stored away for future use. He is given to be spent and shared today, right now. I often get the image, upon hearing the phrase “filled with the Holy Spirit” of a cup being filled with fresh water to the point of overflowing and splashing onto the floor. When’s the last time you experienced the fullness of the Spirit to the point of making a spiritual mess of yourself? Can you imagine a community of Jesus-followers who literally drip with the Holy Spirit in their everyday lives? Of course, there is an innate fear of experiencing this fullness. Part of the problem with the Holy Spirit is the fact that He is unpredictable and wild and uncontainable. He may ask me to step out of my comfort zone. He may coerce me into forgiving someone I don’t want to forgive. He may move me to show love to someone I would rather hate or ignore all together. He may compel me to speak when I would rather be silent. He may tell me to shut my stupid mouth when I want to say something to someone. I would rather rule my daily life. But upon surrendering and welcoming the Holy Spirit to fill me to the point of overfilling, I find that His Lordship is better’. (http://www.borrowedbreath.com/about/)
Delwyn,
It was a pleasure conversing with you yesterday. I would be honored.
PRAISE THE LORD!
Shalom, dear sister.