The Real Blogger

A few years ago, Kent Curry arranged a great April Fool's joke for all 90&9 readers, composing an entire site (including Gabby's column) as if it had been hacked by a 12-year-old boy. I felt it only fair that I include him on a small April Fool's prank, which I attempted to do in my first blog.

I am Josh Lewis, copy editor here at 90&9. Let me dispel any misconceptions you may have devoloped from my initial blog:

• I am a Southerner, but I don't consider myself a "hidebound traditionalist"
• My views, both political and theological, range from conservative to liberal (I guess that makes me a moderate)
• 90&9 continues to focus on our core mission--victorious Christian living, not standards or doctrinal issues

With that behind us, let me give you a quick bio of myself. I am a 4th-generation Apostolic, as well as a PK and former MK. I was born in Louisiana, spent some time in Africa, graduated from high school in West Texas, graduated from college in East Texas. After teaching in a Christian school for one year, I joined the Air Force. I've been stationed in Colorado and the Azores (Portugal) and currently live in Bossier City, Louisiana. I am married and have a 11-week old son, about whom you'll hear more as the month goes on.

I intend to focus this month on Christian living--being genuine and practical without neglecting the spiritual. I see two faces of Christianity around me. On one side, you have the mainline denominational Christians who are active in politics and the community, but have lost the spark in their churches. On the other side are the charismatics and Pentecostals. They focus on being led and used by the Holy Spirit, but too often forget to smile at their neighbor or help the homeless. I believe true Christianity incorporates both facets. I like how the Apostle James says, Anyone who sets himself up as "religious" by talking a good game is self-deceived. This kind of religion is hot air and only hot air. Real religion, the kind that passes muster before God the Father, is this: Reach out to the homeless and loveless in their plight, and guard against corruption from the godless world ( James 1:26-27, MSG).

I want to be a real Christian!

Questions, comments, concerns? Please feel free to E-mail me!