Family Interviews: Joe

Joe

There are two sides...

...To every Coin

Age: 25

Full Name:

Joseph Benjamin James

1. Do you like your name?
Well, I hardly have to use it, Everyone else does, so ask them. 
Actually, yes, I do, Because two of the best characters in the Bible are called Joseph, and also because I was named after Joe Montana of the Sanfrancisco 49 ers.

2. How old were you when you became a Christian?

I was six years old and I had just listened to a message called "The Fourth Man"  I remember wanting to know more about Jesus, and I wanted him as my best friend. My parents prayed with me that day an I've never looked back. 

3. When would you like to get married? 

Oh...about 5 years ago.  Seriously, as soon as I find a girl to share my life with and who wants to share her life with me.

4. What are your personal views on marriage?

If you've got five hours I can tell you. God led me to write an article about marriage and other things not long ago. I would be happy to send it to anyone who wants to read it. 

5. When did you begin to love swords?

One of my earliest memories is making a Christmas list for "Santa" (when I was still a heathen) and asking for a sword and shield. Swords to me embody everything manly, but they also have an alluring feminine grace to them. 

6. Would you say that you are good at drawing?
I would say the I can create a vaguely proportionate figure that resembles a human. It would be too boastful of me to say either way so here's a few and you can tell me if I'm any good.   

Guess who?

Fus Ro Dah!

7. Are you left or right handed? 

Both. I am naturally Left handed but I taught myself to do most thing with both hands.

8. Are you good with kids?

I think it's more of they are good with me. They seem to bring out my more placid good natured side. So I guess you could say I am.

9. Who would you say has impacted your life the most and how?

Well, the totally spiritual answer would be Jesus, but that's also the most, "well, duh obvious" answer. I would say my Dad. He has a rock solid faith and always seems cool and calculated in the most difficult circumstances. 

10. If someone famous came over for dinner, what would you cook for them?

Beans on Toast. 
Well, it would depend on who they were and if I was eating with them or just cooking. 

11. What is your sense of humour like? 

Haven't you read any of the other answers?
I would say, mildly sarcastic, off the cuff and spur of the moment. Possibly even Jewish at times. 

12. In your family who do you get on best with and who don't you get on with?

That's a loaded question. I would say I can get on with most people as I can take the good with the bad. Naturally there will be people that you are more drawn to that others but it doesn't mean you don't or can't get on with them.  

13. What things do you like doing with your family?

Days out are always good. Even if it's a place that may not interest me, seeing others happy and having a good time makes the best memories. 

14. What is your favourite instrument to play?
That is a good question. I suppose it would help if you knew what I could play.
I can play several instruments, but to no great degree.
I can play:
Piano
Drums
Bass Guitar
Electric and Acoustic Guitar
And I like all of them for many reasons. What is more important in a band is the overall sound, not what you play.  

Thanks Joe, though I can't believe that you're the only one who gets two photos! 

Charis