You're writing your autobiography. What's your opening sentence? My mother passed away when I was four days old... https://josephmasonauthor.com/about/
Author: Joseph R. Mason
Published author, poet, orator, blogger, father, grandfather, evangelical christian, theologian, counsellor.
Three things… a poem
What are three objects you couldn't live without? Oh, life’s a ride, a wild parade, With three dear things that never fade. First up, the Bible, my holy guide, For wisdom, peace, and truths inside. It tells me “love thy neighbor,” sure, But also helps me stay mature— When Wi-Fi’s slow, I turn to prayer, …
Salt and Light
A Guided Study on Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction Matthew 5:13-16 is a pivotal passage in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing the role of His followers as transformative agents in the world. Using the metaphors of salt and light, Jesus highlights the necessity of preserving moral integrity and illuminating divine truth. This study will provide a …
Negativity…
What experiences in life helped you grow the most? As a child I was always put down. Partly my own fault, I wasn't the best of children, I was generally not well behaved and an attention seeker. My birth mother died when I was four days old and I was taken in, (kidnapped), by an …
5 reasons the Trump and Vance bullying of Zelentsky made me angry
1. Arrogance Towards ZelenskyTrump and Vance treated Zelensky with blatant condescension, refusing to acknowledge his courageous leadership or the gravity of Ukraine’s struggle. Their smug, patronising words show no understanding of diplomacy or basic manners. Things started badly with Trump mocking Zelentsky's clothing when he arrived.2. Ignorance of the Situation in UkraineTheir total lack of …
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To be or not to be? That is the ?????
Do you believe in fate/destiny? From a Christian perspective, the concepts of "fate" and "destiny" as rigidly predetermined outcomes are often contrasted with the ideas of God's sovereignty and human free will. Here's a breakdown:Key Christian Concepts: * God's Sovereignty: * Christians believe that God is ultimately in control of the universe. He has a …
March – a new month, another poem.
March - In like a lion and out like a lamb. The wind, a restless, whispering thing,Awakes the earth, where pale buds cling.March tiptoes in, with skies of grey,Then bursts of blue, that steal away.A crocus cup, a fragile gleam,Unfurls its petals, in a dream.The daffodil, with trumpets bold,A story of new life, unfolds.The robin's …
Retirement
Describe a phase in life that was difficult to say goodbye to. Matthew 25 I'm living my best life right now and won't have to say goodbye for a while. I retired 10 years ago at 63, best 10 years of my life. No more KPIs to worry about, no budgets, no monthly reports. Life …
1 Peter 2 vs 9 – 10 a short reflection.
1 Peter 2:9-10 NIVBut you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. [10] Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not …
