Author Archives: Jason

MLB Preview: NL Central

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Jason

I’ll admit that it’s hard to think objectively here. As you all well know, I’m a Cards homer through and through. And while I thought long and hard about picking Cincinnati to win the division, I just can’t seem to … Continue reading →

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Acts 3

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, April 10: Acts 3 After the wide-angle lens of 2.42-47, Luke shifts to an episode rife with particularity: two disciples (Peter and John) in a specific location (the Beautiful Gate) sharing Jesus with one individual in need … Continue reading →

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Acts 2

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, April 9: Acts 2 It’s hard to overstate the importance of Acts 2. Pentecost celebrates the giving of the Law at Sinai 50 days after the Passover. And now, God bestows a new gift: the Holy Spirit, … Continue reading →

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MLB Preview: AL Central

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Jason

This is by far the easiest division to handicap. Detroit could win this thing by 10 games or more. They’re that good and the rest of these teams are playing catch up. But check back in a few years: once … Continue reading →

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Acts 1

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, April 6: Acts 1 Posting this a day late. It seemed odd to plow straight into Acts on Good Friday! But here we go! V1, Luke says, “I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do … Continue reading →

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Luke 24

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, April 5: Luke 24 The final chapter in Luke’s Gospel begins at early dawn: a new day, a new week, a new reality breaking into human history. As the sun rises, the Son rises, the dark cloud … Continue reading →

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Luke 23

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, April 4: Luke 23 In Luke’s retelling of the Jesus story, what is supposed to be the low point is, in reality, the climax, the culmination of prophecy and purpose regarding God’s Messiah. The chief priests and … Continue reading →

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2012 MLB Preview: NL East

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Jason

Here’s the link to my previous AL East preview. Now for the NL’s power division. It’s possible that this division could produce three playoff entrants, thanks to the new double wild-card addition (which I’m warming up to, by the way). … Continue reading →

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Luke 22

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, April 3: Luke 22 Luke has set the stage for the final act in this Gospel: the betrayal, death, and resurrection of Jesus. In v2, the chief priests and scribes stand in the shadows, plotting His murder … Continue reading →

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Luke 21

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, April 2: Luke 21 This chapter begins with Jesus praising a poor widow for her offering. Though her financial contribution would be considered sparse by almost any standard, Jesus holds her up as an example of generosity, … Continue reading →

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