Walking towards the Light from the cross of a King

A blog by Josh Humbert

3 Things Christians Can Learn From Ants


Celebrating the ant in a world full of “anti” this and that.

April 12, 2016 · 2 Comments

The Princess Bride And The Lion Man: A Good Friday Devotion


You want a short devotional on Good Friday? As you wish.

March 24, 2016 · 1 Comment

Options For The Worst Day Of Your Life


Two men face incredible loss. One God meets them there. See how Triumph comes out of Sadness.

March 8, 2016 · 9 Comments

For Your (Or Your Kids) Sleepless Nights


Two good things to help you (or your kids) find rest.

January 28, 2016 · 3 Comments

The Prestige


In episode 3 of the Cross-Cutting Culture Podcast we dive into Christopher Nolan’s film, The Prestige. Listen in and join the conversation in our Facebook group.

January 23, 2016 · Leave a comment

When The World Catches Up: Fathers


Throwing the challenge flag on what the world says about families and fathers.

January 11, 2016 · Leave a comment

Star Wars: The Force Awakens


The second episode of the Cross-Cutting Culture Podcast dives into Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

January 8, 2016 · Leave a comment

Podcast – Creed


The first episode of the Cross-cutting Culture Podcast. We discuss the 7th movie of the Rocky franchise, Creed.

January 4, 2016 · 2 Comments

When Prayer Shaming Began


The origins (and defeat) of prayer shaming.

December 5, 2015 · 2 Comments

One Year Later: A Safe Place In God


Reaching for stuff that works. Finding the Savior who will be there.

November 11, 2015 · 5 Comments

How To Be A Skeptic Of Jesus


Everyone has doubts, it’s what we do with them that counts.

October 14, 2015 · 2 Comments

When Your Solution Is…*Loading*…


Airport security lines, deserts, and how not to die of thirst.

August 31, 2015 · 2 Comments

Wisdom Of The 90’s: Aladdin


Finding the real Diamond in the rough of 90’s cinema. Exploring royalty, riches, and a tale of two Princes.

August 18, 2015 · 3 Comments

The Day I Saw Grace Win


A stunning wound. A radical idea. An experience of the greatness of God.

August 5, 2015 · 2 Comments

Wisdom Of The 90’s: Chris Farley


I’m no Bill Shakespeare, but here’s my best effort at a worthy tribute to one of the endearing legends of the 90’s…Chris Farley.

July 20, 2015 · 3 Comments

Wisdom Of The 90s: “Name”


The Goo Goo Dolls hit it big in the 90’s with a beautiful paradox in their hit song “Name.” Why did the song work and what does it reveal about our hearts?

July 6, 2015 · 9 Comments

50 Shades And Soldiers


Walking and working out just what it means to be discipled and to be a disciple-maker.

June 22, 2015 · Leave a comment

Losing The Baby


Contemplating a friend’s hard loss, and what hope might be found in bee stings and diamonds.

June 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

Of Men And Marriage. Of Crows and Crowns.


What if you could talk to a younger version of yourself before you made that one pivotal decision? Thoughts on men and marriage.

April 14, 2015 · 4 Comments

Make That Beauty Call


What is beauty? Where can it be found? What can it do? Finding clarity in the middle of Western movies and my wife’s battle with cancer.

March 17, 2015 · 1 Comment

Wrestling With Revenge, Redemption, and Robots


Yes…as a matter of fact, a robotic nurse actually can revolutionize a tired Hollywood theme with Gospel truth. Read this now…fer yer health!

March 10, 2015 · 4 Comments

The Scars Of God


What brings real hope and comfort in suffering? What sets Christianity apart from everything else? The scars of God.

January 20, 2015 · 4 Comments

Grace Beneath The Waves


Storms approach. The hurricane arrives. Cancer is here. But under the waves…we find the wild, free, surprising grace of God.

December 2, 2014 · 22 Comments

What Romantic Comedies Get Right (No, Seriously!)


Could the…(gulp)..rom-com’s actually point us toward a bigger truth? What can these type of films tell us about the pursuit of God?

November 4, 2014 · 2 Comments

Calvin, Hobbes, Everclear, and God. Part 3.


The final post in a series about fathers and the Father. May these encouragements find their way to your heart.

October 22, 2014 · 1 Comment

Calvin, Hobbes, Everclear, and God. Part 2.


Fighting off nurses. Asking tough questions. Discovering real fatherhood through the Ultimate Father. This is the second post in a series on fathers.

October 15, 2014 · 1 Comment

Calvin, Hobbes, Everclear, and God. Part 1.


Multiple problems, one solution. The first in a series of posts about fatherhood.

October 8, 2014 · 3 Comments

Remember What Growth Looks Like


What will you do for a two-yard gain? Examining challenges, growth, giants, desires and…Dallas Cowboys.
#JustSayGrow
#BeAGiant

September 30, 2014 · 1 Comment

It Happened Again…


Examining church conflict, confused dogs, and the mirrors we must hold up.

September 23, 2014 · Leave a comment

Jesus, Hedberg, Evernote, And You. Part Two.


The final in a series of posts about the spiritual discipline of keeping a journal.

September 10, 2014 · 1 Comment

Jesus, Hedberg, Evernote, And You. Part One.


The first in a two-part series examining a helpful tool for growing in Christ.

September 4, 2014 · 2 Comments

Kobe Is Right About Your Failure


What can we learn about dealing with (repeated) failure from Kobe Bryant? What will we do about an 0-for-9 place in our lives?

August 27, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Beauty and Expense of Recovery


Two men. Two unlikely recoveries. One awesome God.

August 25, 2014 · 2 Comments

The Wolf On Your Street


Embracing the mission of God with the simplicity of the wolf.

August 13, 2014 · 2 Comments

One Single Tree


One tree, one psalm, one desire…

August 9, 2014 · 1 Comment

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