joshlofthus.com
I'm an occasional blogger and avid podcaster from Washington State. I enjoy movies, music, pipes/cigars and the PNW coastline. I'm all about the local church. You can find most of my stuff here.

Latest

Feb
07
Press Into The Pain

Press Into The Pain

It is vital that we respond correctly (and by that I mean biblically) to all situations. This is especially true when dealing with the topic of church hurt.
6 min read
Mar
26
The University Of Suffering

The University Of Suffering

We are told by our Savior that suffering will be part of our lives in one form or another. It is something we all experience. It is not a question of if, but when.
4 min read
Jan
09
Introducing 2021

Introducing 2021

I gotta say, I was actually hoping that something magical was going to happen the second that clock read January 1st, 2021. Boy was I wrong.
3 min read
Dec
27
I've Never Talked About This Before

I've Never Talked About This Before

I often wonder why He would give me such a specific limitation in my communication while at the same time call me to preach and care for people.
3 min read
Dec
09
Please Gather With Your Church

Please Gather With Your Church

I have a great love for the local church and my deepest desire is to see her flourish and grow even in these difficult times that we are in. That said, I believe we are experiencing the affects of a very serious issue that has some very serious consequences.
3 min read
Sep
17
There The Man Sat

There The Man Sat

I wrote this as a tribute to my grandfather.
2 min read
Jan
21
When God Seems Far Off

When God Seems Far Off

It is easy to praise the Lord’s sovereignty in the peaks and mountain tops. Yet as many know, the Christian life is often not spent in the grassy hilltops, but rather in the trenches, where it is cold, dirty and lonely.
4 min read
Jan
14
Aphid Pimples And The Providence Of God

Aphid Pimples And The Providence Of God

Many have said, “if God is all-powerful, He cannot be all-good. If He is all-good, then He cannot be all-powerful.” This is the danger of forgetting the Gospel.
3 min read
Nov
16
For The Sake Of One

For The Sake Of One

Here’s a thought for you. I don’t think we Christians are wired to handle fame. I don't think we are wired in a way that gives us the ability to deal with stardom in a beneficial way. I think there is a very special and Biblical reason for this.
4 min read
Nov
09
Our Anchor In The Storm

Our Anchor In The Storm

“O dear friend, when thy grief presses thee to the very dust, worship there!” - Spurgeon
3 min read