Hello, my name is Joseph Thiessen (pronounced TEE-sen). I'm not a prolific writer, but I enjoy putting my thoughts into words from time to time. This blog is a collection of my personal writings, interviews I've been part of, and occasionally, pieces that catch my attention. As someone with a passion for technology, growth in my Identity in Christ, and music, I find joy in exploring a wide range of topics. Feel free to explore and discover what resonates with you. While comments are not typically enabled, I welcome your kind thoughts and feedback. If you'd like to share your insights or discuss any of the content, you can reach out through the Contact Me page on my website Joseph's Jams . To get started, I recommend checking out some of my favorite posts, such as God's Healing through a Stick of Gum? , God Encounters at Waffle House , and Deja Vu of the God Kind . Thank you for visiting, and I hope you enjoy your time here!
I Am But a Sparrow I am but a sparrow bound to the world below. I dream of flying above the clouds where my frame could never know. Friends round about mock me in jest. They say I am foolish to long for such a quest. So remain my eyes, fixed on this world around me. I have begun to accept what everyone else can see. But occasionally I have this thought, which surely cannot be mine. What seems impossible to them might simply be divine. As a young bird, I would hear my creator say, "Come unto me, rest, wait on me this day." I entered into His presence by perching near His altars. He flooded my soul and cleansed me as would mighty rushing waters. He gave me satisfaction I could never find through any other. Not through discipline, religious activity, nor even my brother. His attention became my only concern. Or at least that’s what I thought. For further down life’s road, I found out it was not. Growing older brought numerous surprises. Including losing m...