Author Archives: Jason

Ten Years Later

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Jason

Ten years ago, Sunny and I made the decision to move to Huntsville, Alabama. We’d spent the first three years of our marriage in Kingsport, Tennessee. I worked as the youth minister for the Northeast Church of Christ there, which … Continue reading →

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Philippians 4

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Aug 10: Philippians 4 I love the way Paul addresses these believers in ch4: “Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown…” (v1). His love for these brothers and sisters leaps off … Continue reading →

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MLB 2012: Dog Days

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Jason

It’s been forever since I’ve made a baseball related post. In fact, I may not have posted anything since my early season picks. But I have been following the MLB season closely this year (as always) and I have a … Continue reading →

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Philippians 3

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, Aug 9: Philippians 3 Philippians 3 is one of the most lyrical chapters in the Bible. Paul takes us to lofty heights as he describes the act of forsaking earthly treasure for the sake of knowing Christ. … Continue reading →

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Philippians 2: The Mind of Christ

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Aug 8: Philippians 2 Philippians 2 contains one of the most beautiful Christological passages in the New Testament. After imploring us to have the same mind as Christ, Paul offers a lyrical description of the character of … Continue reading →

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Philippians 1

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, Aug 7: Philippians 1 Paul writes this little letter from prison — yet he continues to use the words “joy” and “rejoice” to describe life in Christ. Paul continually amazes us with his ability to see beyond … Continue reading →

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Hebrews 13 – Let Brotherly Love Continue

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Aug 6: Hebrews 13 “Let brotherly love continue,” (v1). I love this verse. I came across it early on in my ministry and it’s been one of those verses that’s been a constant companion for me throughout … Continue reading →

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Hebrews 12

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Aug 3: Hebrews 12 On the heels of the great “faith” chapter, the Hebrew writer moves back to the contemporary experience of his audience, but he imports all that he’s mentioned in ch11. It seems that the … Continue reading →

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Hebrews 11

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, Aug 2: Hebrews 11 In this great chapter, we are given the definition of faith: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” The Hebrew writer then opens up the … Continue reading →

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Hebrews 10

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Aug 1: Hebrews 10 Notice the all-sufficient nature of the sacrifice of Christ: v4: “For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.” But this only highlights the sufficiency of the … Continue reading →

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