Category Christian Living

Christian Living, Jesus Christ, Loving God and People, Music

My New Book, “The Holy Spirit in Worship Music, Preaching, and the Altar” is Now Available

Dear Friends, Just wanted to let you know that my first book is officially available. It’s called “The Holy Spirit in Worship Music, Preaching, and the Altar: Renewing Pentecostal Corporate Worship.” The themes I address in the book relate to…

Josh Samuel
July 27, 2018

Christian Living

From “Hosanna” to “Crucify Him”: Refusing to be a People-Pleaser

Growing up, my mom often preached this sermon to me, in various ways: “Josh, don’t try to please people. Please God. People change. You’ll try to please people and they’ll let you down. The same people who may sing your…

Josh Samuel
April 9, 2018
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Christian Living, Jesus Christ

Two Troubling Things about the Political Divisions in our World Today (Particularly Among Christians)

If you’re anything like me, you somewhat cringe when you browse news stories online, and see numerous posts unconditionally opposing or loving on some particular politician or organisation. Don’t get me wrong, I understand the importance of all of us…

Josh Samuel
October 27, 2017
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Christian Living, Jesus Christ, Loving God and People, Personal Stories

“He Was There”: Remembering Pastor Easaw Philip (my father-in-law)

My father-in-law, Pastor Easaw Philip/Dad (1945-2017), passed away after a long battle with cancer earlier this month. He was 72 years old. During his funeral, I had a chance to share a few thoughts on my father-in-law, which I would…

Josh Samuel
September 24, 2017
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Christian Living

[GUEST POST] “What I Have: Alex Philip’s Testimony of a Cancer Diagnosis”

[Today, let me (Josh Samuel) introduce you to my wife’s cousin, Alex Philip. He’s a thoughtful, considerate, strong Christian leader–someone I respect. Take a moment to read Alex’s testimony below of his cancer diagnosis.] On June 23, 2013 – I was diagnosed with…

Alex Philip
March 4, 2017
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Christian Living

Two Ways to Freshen Up Your Prayer Life: Changing the Context

How often do you sit, kneel, lie in bed, or stand for prayer and find yourself struggling? Struggling to find something to say to God beyond the same worn out phrases? Struggling to think of something fresh for once? I’ve…

Josh Samuel
October 5, 2015
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Christian Living, Education

My PhD Experience at McMaster Divinity College – With a Message from Me Via Video

It’s been a very long time since I’ve posted anything on this website—but it’s been for good reason. Over the past couple of years, I needed to focus on writing my dissertation—over 300 pages worth of writing! I needed to…

Josh Samuel
July 14, 2014
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Christian Living, Sports

Tebowing for all the Tebows Out There

I’m fascinated by what’s going on in the NFL because of Tim Tebow’s influence on the sport this year. If you don’t know already, Tebow is a quarterback for the Denver Broncos, who happens to be an outspoken Christian. His…

Josh Samuel
January 13, 2012
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