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Who Am I? I am not the first person to ask that question, and I am confident that I won’t be the last.

If you approach that question relationally, you might receive an answer that goes something like this: My name is Joshua Nathaniel Rhone. I am the progeny of Douglas and Karen. Sibling of Zachary and Caitlin. Husband to Crystal. Father to Quinton.

From an educational standpoint: I am Joshua Nathaniel Rhone. I am a product of Centre Elementary School. A graduate, and co-valedictorian, of the Clearfield Alliance Christian School. I hold a B.A. in Religion, from Houghton College. I am a full-time grad student at George Fox Evangelical Seminary.

Professionally: I am the Rev. Joshua Nathaniel Rhone (please refrain from calling me “reverend”). I am an ordained minister in the Wesleyan Church. I pastor an incredible group of people at the Mount Union Wesleyan Church.

From a “this-is-what-I-like-to-do” standpoint: I am Josh Rhone. I love to read, especially within the fields of theology and philosophy. I enjoy taking photographs. I am always up for a cup of strong coffee and a good discussion. I have recently taken to writing down my thoughts and musings.

Spiritually: I am Josh Rhone. Follower of Jesus. Recipient of the unmerited, undeserved favor of God.

Some might look at such a list and suggest that I am the sum total of all of these relationships, experiences, and influences. Yet, I’m not so sure as to whether that is an apt and appropriate suggestion. Instead, I would contend that, as Dietrich Bonhoeffer once said, “Whoever I am, Thou knowest, O God, I am Thine!”