“A crucified man loses all of his rights.” – Leonard Ravenhill I consider myself blessed to be an American and living in a thriving country where religious liberties exist. I also have a great deal of respect and gratitude for my freedom and for the men and women in uniform who protect my freedom at … More Submission – The Biblical Alternative for a Generation that Abuse Rights
The sound of wedding bells were heard today as one of my good buddies said his “I do’s.” It was a lovely ceremony and I couldn’t have been happier for him and his new bride. During the reception, I was asked multiple times, “When are you getting married, Josh?” I gave an optimistic reply but … More Embracing God’s Plan
“Worship is no longer worship when it reflects the culture around us more than the Christ within us.” – A.W. Tozer Just a few weeks ago, I stepped down as the youth worship leader in support of our youth pastor’s vision of student led worship. I gave the reins over to a teenager who was … More The Heart of Worship – Part 2
“And be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.” Ephesians 4:23-24 NKJV If I were to ask you to name one adjective to describe God, what would you say? Some people might say, “love”, some might … More Holiness – A Call to Action
On November 8th, 2009, at Texico Assembly of God in Texico, NM, I heard one of the most powerful sermons ever preached. The sermon was given by an evangelist named Glenn Meldrum and his message was so impactful that it left an indelible impression on my mind throughout all these years. The sermon was about one … More Goodbye, Mediocrity
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV If there is one thing I do not like, it is surprises! An unexpected fender bender, a flat tire when you are heading … More The Road Trip of Life – Trusting in God
Just the other day, I was having a conversation with one of our youth student leaders. This student had their mind set on getting a tattoo because they were pursuing a calling to be a worship pastor after high school and was convinced they needed to “look the part.” I look at mainstream worship pastors … More Honoring God – A Lesson on Tattoos and Good Deeds
Ten years ago, I was attending a small Assemblies of God church in Texico, New Mexico. It seems like such a long time ago but I have a vivid memory of that church. I still remember the people, the hymns that we sang, and the great moves of God that occurred in that little church; … More Prayer Changes Things
“How foolish are those who manufacture idols. These prized objects are really worthless. The people who worship idols don’t know this, so they are all put to shame.” Isaiah 44:9 NLT The world is saturated with technology and the use of it. As a Network Engineer by trade, I am surrounded by technology everyday. With the … More Idols of the Modern Age
“To worship God from the depths of the human soul is to discover worship in its purest form, unaffected by the world around; and it is deeper than any mere human emotion.” – A.W. Tozer Music has been a huge part of my life for as long as I could remember. As a musician and … More The Heart of Worship
Joshua Hawk 