Hello! first blog post! I'm starting this blog because United Church in parchment, MI(the church on Roosevelt), wanted an online outlet to do church with, so naturally (because I'm under 25) I've been selected to write it.

If you know me , and are wondering 'what in the world is he writing a blog about Jesus for?' I can explain! I am not trying to pitch my "infinite wisdom" to anyone, nor am I trying to boost my social status to "spiritual". I'm not claiming to have any wisdom at all, I'm not even claiming to be that good of a Christian, but I am honestly trying to learn more about Christ. I do honestly believe that he is legit, and I honestly love him. I may not always show that with how I live, but who does? I love being skinny and good-looking, but that is not always evidenced by all the pizza I eat. (I think we can all relate to a good pizza analogy.)

With that being said, I hope you can take my thoughts with a grain of salt. I'm not trying to be preachy. I'm just wanting to share my thoughts, as I learn, as humbly as I possibly can. If you are reading this blog and you're not a Christian, wonderful! That's who I'd like the read this blog the most. If you've ever been curious about Christianity, if you hate Christianity, if your indifferent, or if you're in some other category, I'd love for you to continue reading. I'd love for you to bring your thoughts to the table, and I'd love to learn something from them too. My beliefs are not concrete, I don't think anyone's are completely infallible. People who say "it's my way or the highway" are really the only people with whom I would rather not discuss. Otherwise, bring on your brains!!

Proverbs says, "There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death." but this verse is very ambiguous as to who it's referring to. Is it the obnoxious Christian? the atheist? or is it referring to something more superficial, like a person who prefers one set of movies to another? I doubt it's the last one, but what ever it is alluding to, I'm trying to find the way that's actually right. I don't want to be that guy who's being lead to death! So I'll be writing and posting with the idea that the right way could be Jesus. Join the discussion, Join the search for truth.

Thanks for reading my little introduction, I hope you check my blog out again in the weeks to come.

-Josh White
United church
2772 Roosevelt ave, Kalamazoo