Author Archives: Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

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About Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Board Certified Chaplain. Ordained Minister. Adjunct Professor. Writer. Husband to my dear wife. Father of six young men. (PhD, SBTS; MDiv, RTS; MBA, UA)

A Proper Fear in an Anxious World

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

On that day, when evening had come, [Jesus] said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. And other boats were with him. And a great … Continue reading →

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Doctrine Is for Life

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

On Resurrection Morning, incognito Jesus met up with Cleopas and Co. They were “talking and discussing” the remarkable happenings concerning Jesus of Nazareth. They “had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel.” When Jesus had heard enough he … Continue reading →

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Martin Luther (10 Nov. 1483 – 18 Feb. 1546)

Posted on February 18, 2025 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Martin Luther & Sola Scriptura Martin Luther was born on November 10, 1483 in Eisleben, Germany.  The son of a miner, he turned from a profession in law to the monastery. In 1505, in the midst of a frightening thunderstorm … Continue reading →

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The Fear of the LORD

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

The fear of the Lord is a Biblical concept in short supply today. Let us think about this neglected doctrine together here. We will begin with a contrast. Solomon wrote, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, … Continue reading →

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God-given Instruments for Living and Shining

Posted on July 31, 2024 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Do everything without grumbling and arguing, so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God who are faultless in a crooked and perverted generation, among whom you shine like stars in the world, by holding firm to the word … Continue reading →

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Final Authority

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Perhaps we are living in the midst of a crisis of authority. Who or what is our authority? How do we know what is real and good and true? Jesus will help us answer this question. The gospels make it … Continue reading →

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Luke 15 and the Proper Interpretation & Application of Scripture

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

By the staff at Ligonier Ministries and concerning recent discussions of important issues of our day: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/true-compassion-lgbtq-weddings

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Standing Fast in 2024

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Dear Believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, Happy New Year! As we begin this new year, please remember that we are in God’s good and strong hands. “Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases” (Ps. … Continue reading →

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A Call to Repentance

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

Anne Steele’s Hymns in Response to War I am privileged to be featured in the inaugural issue of the Birmingham Theological Journal https://www.btswritingcenter.net/_files/ugd/98b6b2_d70b36e9b9ba4af1ba3d377dcb44d920.pdf

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A Christmas Classic

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael

My December newsletter article: St. Luke records four Christmas classics in his gospel. Let’s take a lyric from the first one to meditate on this Christmas season. “Magnificat” (sung by Mary, Luke 1:46-55) His mercy is for those who fear … Continue reading →

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