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Micah 6:8 #blackouttuesday

Micah 6:8 #blackouttuesday

The past few years I have read books, asked questi

The past few years I have read books, asked questions, and sat in circles with black & brown brothers and sisters seeking to understand a way of life I was ignorant to growing up. I was raised in central PA in a sea of whiteness. IN MY HOME, I had no context for any other way of life.

Then, in grad school, I moved to NYC, where I was the minority. My eyes started to open. For the next 8 years I shared a room, apt, or house with a friend not my skin color. Brothers I’d die for. IN MY HOME, I saw a perspective different than my own.

Then, I became a dad. I sat in more circles and began to write about how to talk to our kids about racial injustice. I want my kids to know a better way because if we’re going to change the tide of racial injustice in America, it begins IN OUR HOME.

Our kids pick up our ignorance, arrogance, or compassion. I’m learning the latter deepens the more we listen.

This past week has been one of much emotion. Mixed in for me was the joy of welcoming a baby boy into the world. He’s white. He won’t have the same worries like many of my black and brown friends having children. But one thing’s for sure—IN OUR HOME, he’ll learn to value the unique God-given color of his friends and what it means to enter their story.

My prayer is Jesus’ prayer in John 17:21, that we could be one as God is One. But friends, that starts IN OUR HOME. Especially, to my white brothers and sisters in the Church, I believe we hold the key to ending the deep seed of racism in America. But this is a marathon.

My pastor @fatheraaronsmallwood was in tears all week and said to me this weekend, “I’m tired. Josh, I’m just tired.”
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My friend pastor @richvillodas quoting Dan LeBatard said, “If you are tired of hearing about racism, imagine how tired people must be of experiencing it.”
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This is the great divide. A tired black culture and a scared white culture. But IN OUR HOME, fear of saying the wrong thing won’t keep us silent.

IN OUR HOME, we will pray.
IN OUR HOME, we will listen.
IN OUR HOME, we will seek to understand.
IN OUR HOME, we will speak up.
IN OUR HOME, #blacklivesmatter.
IN OUR HOME, our kids will learn a better way.
IN OUR HOME...

Introducing Micah David! Born one week ago at 9lbs

Introducing Micah David! Born one week ago at 9lbs 2oz. @christistraub is my hero. She and Micah are doing well. So are the other two, if you can’t tell by the pictures.

Christi had him at home. Natural water birth.
God’s redemptive hand and miracles are already woven into the fabric this little man’s story. For those of you who have played a part in this beautiful journey—our hearts are full of gratitude!

#zonedefense #straubpartyof5

I go on a prayer walk every morning with Copper. W

I go on a prayer walk every morning with Copper. When I get back the kids are usually awake and Copper is so stoked to see them. Landon so badly wants to catch Copper in slow-mo plowing through his blocks. And every time Copper just jumps right over them 😂
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But look at that smile on Copper’s face as he sees the kids. I’m working on @christistraub being that excited about greeting me every morning 😂

You know you’ve hit a new Mother’s Day status

You know you’ve hit a new Mother’s Day status when you eclipse “world’s best mom,” to also get “best amazing school teacher.” As your husband, @christistraub I couldn’t agree more. You are simply the best!

#newhomeschoolers #thankyousocialdistancing
#bestwife #bestmom 📷: @life.with.marion

No words can describe the journeys we’ve been on

No words can describe the journeys we’ve been on together—some hard, most beautiful, and all deeply meaningful. Mom, I’m so grateful for your grace, commitment, and enduring love for your family. I am a blessed man. Thank you for passing your love for adventure and beauty through the generations. We love you so much! Happy Mother’s Day!

Our interview with pastors @henryseeley and @alexs

Our interview with pastors @henryseeley and @alexseeley is available. Link in bio @thebelongingco ・・・
We loved having Josh and Christi Straub share such practical ways we can partner with God in taking what has happened in our past and reshaping it to create stronger relationships moving forward.

The MARRIAGE PANEL is available on The Belonging Co TV now. Link in bio!

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