Author Archives: Jason

Project 3:45 Reading Plan: Week 1

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Jason

Monday: John 1 Tuesday: John 2 Wednesday: John 3 Thursday: John 4 Friday: John 5

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John 2

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, January 3rd: John 2 v1 – “On the third day” — Our ears perk up when we hear this. We’re immediately reminded of another “third day” and the wondrous miracle of resurrection. Jesus’ turning water into wine … Continue reading →

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John 1

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Jason

As we study through the New Testament this year, I’ll plan on posting some of my thoughts on what we’re reading. We’re starting the year reading John 1. I love how John takes such a cosmic, wide-angle approach in his … Continue reading →

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Light Without Limit

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Jason

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. — John 1.5   There is a Light brighter than any other…a Light without limit, generating from the Source and spreading out to the far reaches of … Continue reading →

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Read through the New Testament in 2012

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Jason

It’s the time of year that most of us are making some kind of New Year’s resolution: maybe it’s an exercise-related goal or a weight loss goal. A lot of people also get serious about their Bible reading as the … Continue reading →

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Best Songs of 2011

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Jason

Since I wrote extensively on many of these songs in my Best Albums review, I’ll keep the commentary to a minimum here. Here are my 50 favorite songs of 2011: Helplessness Blues, Fleet Foxes. I think this song taps into … Continue reading →

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Best Albums of 2011

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Jason

Time for my annual music list. Unlike my book list, I limit myself to albums released only in the past 12 months. I say “best albums” but it’s more accurate to just call this my list of favorite albums. But … Continue reading →

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Live Like Jesus, Love Like Jesus

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Jason

Last Sunday night, one of our elders, Denton Kimbrough, led a prayer in our worship assembly and he used a phrase that immediately struck me. He prayed: Lord, help us to live like Jesus…and help us to love like Jesus. … Continue reading →

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2011 Books of the Year

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Jason

2011 marks the first time I’ve ever hit my mark of reading 52 books in a year. Going back to school had a lot to do with that, but I’m pumped. I’ve had this goal for so long, now I … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 26

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Jason

The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light, but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light … Continue reading →

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