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About Joe Chambers

I am the beloved of the Most High God. I am an avid reader and writer and have been a continuous learner since my college studies in Ancient Literature and English. I live at the base of Mount Princeton in the Colorado Rockies with my wife of over three decades. I believe I have been put here to tell people that God is not mad at them and to show them the way Home. I am the father of three sons, three beautiful daughters-in-law and four grandchildren. I love to read, tell stories, and spend time in the wilderness.

The Faithfulness of God

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Joe Chambers

This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. Lamentations 3:21-23 When we suffer … Continue reading →

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Life at the Speed of Your Father

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Joe Chambers

When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom. Proverbs 11:2 “Oh Lord, it’s hard to be humble when you’re perfect in every way.” Mac Davis I went backpacking with my eighty-year-old father and twenty-six-year old son recently and it … Continue reading →

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My Letter to Eugene Peterson

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Joe Chambers

Dear Mr. Peterson, I received your address from David Hansen. I read his book The Art of Pastoring and sent him a letter thanking him for his contribution to my understanding of what it meant to be a pastor and … Continue reading →

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The Salt and Light Company

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Joe Chambers

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world.  –Jesus We all know what happens when a revolutionary party suddenly finds itself in power. It’s one thing to shout angrily from the sidelines, but quite another … Continue reading →

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Welcome

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Joe Chambers

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. — Jesus Who would you secretly nominate as a person or a people group with whom God might be irritated? And, if truth were known, you are secretly hoping … Continue reading →

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Apples of Gold

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Joe Chambers

I am writing two blogs at the same time about how a pastor should treat their church and how a church might treat her pastor. You read the other one by clicking here. A word fitly spoken is like apples … Continue reading →

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The Priceless Bride

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Joe Chambers

I am writing two blogs at the same time about how a pastor should treat their church and how the church might treat her pastor. You read the other one by clicking here. …show her honor as a fellow heir … Continue reading →

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To Tell the Truth

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Joe Chambers

“Men occasionally stumble on the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened.” – Winston Churchill You can’t handle the truth! – Jack Nicholson All character flaws involve self-deception. What’s sobering about … Continue reading →

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Please, Lord, save me from Your followers!

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Joe Chambers

“Jesus’ enemies are not his only problem.” – Dale Brunner Today I learned that a very prominent member of my denomination of Southern Baptist was released from his position as president of our largest seminary. That, along with several high-profile … Continue reading →

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Extra Grace Required

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Joe Chambers

Everyone has a family member that is hard to love. If you don’t know who that particularly challenging-to-love person is, chances are it is you. It is quite sobering to imagine that I am someone’s hard to love person. In … Continue reading →

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