Author: thejoshbjones

I was asked a while ago by a friend if I was OK. That’s not normally a question I’m asked. There was a reason he asked me, his wife was concerned because of a comment I’d made on social media. I don’t mind being vulnerable in a vague way on social media, so I made a statement about the cold clear winter night and it reminding me of two lifelong friends of mine. The statement was a bit veiled, but she saw through it since she’s known me for almost a decade at this point and asked him to check on me. I answered as honestly as possible. “No, but I will be.” Then I proceeded to explain how (more…)

Originally Posted:Thursday, June 30, 2005
Mood:  hug me
Now Playing: Ashburn: The Acoustic Set
Topic: Living in the Epic Story

Currently Reading
The Genesee Diary
By HENRI NOUWEN
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Well, things have been busy with me getting ready to go. It’s weird to think that I only have one more day in the country. K, well, since I am going away for a month I want to ask this and get feedback. (more…)

I was supposed to post an update yesterday, but then my server had some performance issues. So my plan was to update this morning. Then this afternoon I received a news update about the Boston marathon. I saw the pictures, the chaos, saw the tears and fear in people’s eyes. In an instant 132 people were injured, 3 people were never going home, and an entire city was changed. (more…)

Originally Posted: Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Mood:  quizzical
Now Reading:Victory Over the Darkness
Topic: the character of God

Currently Listening
Myself When I Am Real
By Bebo Norman
So Afraid
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There is a problem that we all have. We all tend to run from God. Why is that? Why do we not live like we believe what we say we believe? Why do I continue to fall in a constant cycle? Looking at my actions I see that I don’t really believe it. I don’t believe that the Gospel is sufficient for me. I don’t think that Jesus covers me. This is why, many times, I feel like I must act more “spiritual” than everyone else. (more…)

Hey all,

I’m putting a pause on Throwback Thursday this week for a special post related to the ongoing Marriage Equality discussions. It will be posted 1st thing tomorrow morning. The main reason for this is that Conversatio Morum is primarily about Technology, Theology, and Culture. I think this subject speaks into all three of these subjects and I’d rather do this sooner rather than later. This is something that, I feel, will be valuable to you and help you think through the issue yourself as you look at this very polarizing national discussion. Next week we’ll return to our regular posting schedule. In light of the fact that I value your readership, I would like to say I’m sorry for the sudden, albeit temporary, change. Thanks for reading!! I appreciate you all.

Thanks!!Joshua

Originally Posted: Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Mood:  special
Now Playing: World Mandate 05
Topic: The Romance of God

Currently Reading
Victory over the Darkness
By Neil T. Anderson
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Here’s the point of it all kids…………..You ready?…………..God loves you!!! “Wow, big surprise.”(sarcasm added) That is probably what most of you are thinking. But that is it. We all think we know it but we don’t. Our actions disprove what we say we believe. Our actions show that we are always wanting attention. We are always asking “Does someone care?” or “Is someone interested in who I am?” The answer is yes. (more…)

Originally Posted: Thursday, June 09, 2005
Mood: hug me
Now Playing: nothing
Topic: Rantings of a lunatic

Currently Reading
Victory over the Darkness
By Neil T. Anderson
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I had a weird experience yesterday. I went to Waco to Dwelling Place to buy the new World Mandate CD. That’s not the weird experience. The weird experience is that I forgot English!!! (more…)

Originally Posted: Wednesday, June 08, 2005
Mood: lyrical
Now Reading: Victory Over Darkness
Topic: The Romance of God

Currently Playing
The End Is Here
By Five Iron Frenzy
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As an old friend and I were talking about following Jesus this song came across my mind. You have to understand that God speaks to me a lot through Five Iron Frenzy. He has used them many times in my life. So here is a song that I think can describe how we all feel at times about life in the church and with God.(If you’re a guy ignore the girl part and say a guy.) (more…)