Author Archives: Jason

Best Books of 2012

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Jason

Every year, I set a goal to read at least 52 books — one per week for an entire calendar year. 2011 marked the first year I’d ever completed that goal. This year, I fell a bit short. By the … Continue reading →

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1 Thessalonians 4

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Dec. 17: 1 Thess. 4 This chapter can be subdivided into two major sections: v1-12 dealing with living a God-honoring life in the flesh; and v13-18 addressing the hope of life eternal with Christ. “For this is … Continue reading →

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1 Thessalonians 3

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Dec. 14: 1 Thess. 3 Paul has an intense desire to visit the Thessalonians again. He addresses this desire at the end of ch2 and the beginning of ch3, referring to the Thessalonians as his “glory and … Continue reading →

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1 Thessalonians 2

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, Dec 13: 1 Thess. 2 Paul writes in a loving, pastoral tone in this letter. He compares his ministry among the Thessalonians to the gentle care of a nursing mother (v7) and the encouraging charge of a … Continue reading →

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1 Thessalonians 1

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Dec 12: 1 Thess. 1 Paul writes to the Thessalonians words of encouragement and praise: “We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before our God and Father … Continue reading →

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Revelation 22

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, Dec 11: Revelation 22 We’ve come to the final chapter of Revelation — and, the final chapter of the canon in the Scriptures. The image is a fitting one: “No longer will there be anything accursed,” (v3). … Continue reading →

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Revelation 21

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Dec 10: Revelation 21 We reach the glorious conclusion of John’s series of visions in chapters 21&22. John sees a new heaven and a new earth — cosmic renewal on display. Notice the emphasis on “new heaven … Continue reading →

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Podcast: John 1

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Jason

John 1.

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Podcast Test

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Jason

I’ve started a new podcast of our Mayfair Project 3:45 devotional readings. I’m planning to take our comments that we’ve developed here over the past year and post them in podcast form on my PodOmatic site during 2013. Hopefully that … Continue reading →

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An Eclectic Holiday Jam

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Jason

I’m married to a Christmas music junkie. Every year in early autumn, my wife has to fight the urge to get out the Martina McBride Christmas CD. I really think it’s her favorite kind of music. So, as you might … Continue reading →

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