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. 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!
One summer when I was elementary-school aged, my mom needed to talk to dad who was working in the fields on the tractor and, being our mailbox, a mile from home would be close by we’d get the mail while out too. When we arrived, the mail hadn’t come but she asked if I would like to wait at the mailbox for the mailman while she walked the short distance to where dad was in the field. I gladly decided to stay at the mailbox and wait. Soon enough, the mailman arrived. In addition to giving me the mail, he offered me a stick of gum. What kid wouldn’t accept that?! I opened the wrapper and didn’t hesitate to fold the tasty stick into my mouth. Once the mailman pulled away and I was alone, shame and guilt came over me like a heavy weight. “How could I be so selfish?” I thought. A ritual between my mom and I was for her to offer me a stick of gum but she would rip one in half. One for her and one for me. When the guilt and shame came over me, I realized that I never thought of my dear mother....