Author Archives: Jason

Secure

Posted on November 6, 2026 by Jason

In The Valley of Vision, there is a prayer entitled “Assurance.” It begins in an explosion of praise language: Almighty God,I am loved with everlasting love,clothed in eternal righteousness,my peace flowing like a river,my comforts many and large, my joy … Continue reading →

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Birthday!

Posted on November 1, 2026 by Jason

I had the best birthday this year, celebrating with my favorite people! They know how to make me feel special and I love this crew with my whole heart.

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God the Spirit: A Prayer

Posted on October 22, 2026 by Jason

Today’s prayer from The Valley of Vision is entitled, “God the Spirit.” The prayer is an earnest plea for the power of the Spirit’s abiding presence, as evidenced by the opening line: O Lord God,I pray not so much for … Continue reading →

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A Disciple’s Renewal

Posted on October 21, 2026 by Jason

I’m continuing to use the Puritan Prayer book The Valley of Vision for my daily prayer and it is such a rich experience. Today I read through the prayer entitled “A Disciple’s Renewal.” Here are a few excerpts, along with … Continue reading →

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Christ, the Fullness

Posted on October 17, 2026 by Jason

From The Valley of Vision. Excerpted from the prayer “Fullness in Christ.” Thou hast taught me that Christ has all fullness and so all plenitude of the Spirit, that all fullness I lack in myself is in him…that it is … Continue reading →

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The Anti-Gospel of “Saving Private Ryan”

Posted on October 16, 2026 by Jason

When Steven Speilberg’s Saving Private Ryan was released in 1998, I thought it was an immediate classic. It was hailed for its gritty, realistic depiction of the D-Day invasion at Omaha Beach in WWII and went on to win several … Continue reading →

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Christ is All

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Jason

My devotions recently have been coming from the Puritan prayer book, The Valley of Vision. This collection of prayers has provided such meaningful language for my own time of prayer each day. The prayer I read today is entitled “Christ … Continue reading →

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Great Things of a Great God

Posted on October 6, 2026 by Jason

In a prayer entitled “The Great God,” the author of The Valley of Vision (a Puritan prayer book) extols the wonders of our God. He is capable of destroying pride and breaking pride into pieces. He dwells in my heart, … Continue reading →

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Enjoying with Integrity

Posted on October 4, 2026 by Jason

I love this line from the prayer entitled “God of All” in the Puritan prayer book The Valley of Vision: There is no comfort in anything apart from enjoying thee and being engaged in thy service; Thou art All in … Continue reading →

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A Great Day on Rocky Top

Posted on September 26, 2026 by Jason
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