Let’s hold off on the website advice until next week… everybody’s got their mind on holiday stuff right now. I thought I’d mention that Juan Monroy was here in town this week. It’s always good to see him.

Juan has two autobiographical works that have recently been written. The Nelson group has published Juan’s memoirs of what it was like to live under General Franco’s rule, a book called Un protestante en la Espana de Franco (A Protestant in Franco’s Spain). He was a bit apologetic about the title, saying that using any other term but Protestant would have made no sense in Spain.

The other book has yet to be officially released. It’s more of a general autobiography that Juan wrote in Spanish and my wife Carolina translated into English. I’m not sure of the release date, but ACU Press will bring it out with appropriate fanfare, I’m sure. I’ve had the advantage of getting to read it in the original Spanish and in English. It’s an interesting book.

Juan is the kind of man who doesn’t go for politically correct. He doesn’t say what will please people; he says what he believes. Those who love him, love him. Those who choose to criticize will always find something to criticize.

I’ve worked with Juan a lot over the last five years. (Juan has worked for Herald of Truth for 47 years) He has a strong character, which really bothers some people. I look at the things he’s done in his life, and I realize that many of those things wouldn’t have come about had it not been for the drive of his personality, for his self-confidence and for his willingness to speak his mind. I can overlook a few flaws.

Many people know Jesus today that might not have had it not been for Juan’s work. His legacy will stand the test of time. I’m proud to know him as a friend and a colleague.