Joshua Luke Smith
Joshua Luke Smith is a poet for the people. He’s an author, songwriter, and community builder, known for founding the record label Orphan No More and the charity The Psalmists. He speaks globally on creativity and spiritual formation and lives with his family in London, UK.
Regular ColumnistsWhy feeling homesick for heaven isn't a sign of madness
When we hunger for something more, it’s meant to point us towards eternity, says Joshua Luke Smith
Regular ColumnistsHow to wrestle with God
You can try and outrun your shame, but eventually, the road runs out. Far better to wrestle with God and go away limping than to live with all that is left unsaid, says Joshua Luke Smith
OpinionYour children are your Psalms
Don’t have time for hours of quiet and stillness with God? Don’t feel bad, says Joshua Luke Smith. It isn’t the size of our offering that matters to God, but the heart behind it
Regular ColumnistsSelf-sufficiency is an illusion
When his son was born in the bathroom, Joshua Luke Smith encountered the awe-filled reality of birth — and discovered the spiritual power of holy helplessness
Regular ColumnistsGod doesn’t meet us in striving. He meets us in the stillness
Silence creates room for transformation, says Joshua Luke Smith
Regular ColumnistsJesus chose the lonely places, so I’ve been trying the spiritual disciple of solitude
In a world full of noise and distractions, what happens when we embrace solitude instead of running from it? Joshua Luke Smith has been giving it a go
Regular ColumnistsLife is a gift. I want to walk in constant gratitude
Joshua Luke Smith explains how a pair of boots taught him to be grateful for every blessing. No matter how much you have given, you have received more
Regular ColumnistsA new year's toast: May 2025 be drenched in grace
Whatever we’ve been through and whatever is to come, it’s all grace, says Joshua Luke Smith
Regular ColumnistsGive your brokenness to God. Vulnerability will set you free
Joshua Luke Smith explores the spiritual abundance found in admitting our brokenness and rediscovering the grace of God
Regular ColumnistsThe life you long for is hidden in the life you have
Our new columnist the poet Joshua Luke Smith encourages you to return to your life
