They thought they were heralding a king that was going to take over the world. One who would make the wrongs right; kick out the bad guys; set up a new equitable system of government; and rule with kindness and fairness. They thought that this man was the one. So they cheered and waved palm…
Author: Joshua
Since 2001, Joshua has been writing his musings on life, liberty and the pursuit of godliness on this little blog. It's full of all kinds of fun little adventures and wisdom nuggets but mostly just the journey of a man through life.
Lenten Reflection XIV: Outward
Individual rights versus collective duty. I heard that phrase a few weeks ago and it’s been rolling around in the back of my mind. If I have learned one thing during the past year since the pandemic began, it is that there is a huge divide on this issue. I’m not talking about politics at…
Growing up Fundamentalist Part IV: Of Fathers and Sons
One of the highlights of growing up in a large fundamentalist church was a strong emphasis on family. From marriage retreats, to women’s conferences, to the Sportsman’s dinner, there was no lack of training and equipping times. But every year, there was this awesome event called the Father / Son Retreat. A big group of…
Lenten Reflection XIII
Contemplation. Reflection. Prayer. These are hallmarks of the Lenten season. Although many of us “give up something” during Lent, this 40 day period is more about what’s going on inside — the interior conversion and conversation. We examine our lives, our words, actions, and begin to release old thought patterns and behaviors. These things can…