Author Archives: Jason

Christmas Alternatives

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Jason

Around our house, the little lady loves her Christmas music. Correction: we ALL love Christmas music. Time was, yours truly was a curmudgeonly Scrooge when it came to Christmas tunes. My basic argument: lots of holiday songs are schmaltzy and … Continue reading →

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So Long, Albert

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Jason

Yesterday, shockwave. Albert Pujols, erstwhile first baseman and “face of the franchise” for my beloved Cardinals, came to terms on a 10-year, $250+ million contract with the California Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. In St. Louis, where baseball is king, … Continue reading →

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Hard Sayings: Luke 21:17

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Jason

I was reading through Luke tonight and I came across this verse: You will be hated by all for my name’s sake. — 21.17 The context is important, of course. Luke 21 contains some of the final teachings of Jesus … Continue reading →

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Winding Down 2011

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Jason

November is winding down and this has been one of the least prolific months since I started this blog 6 years ago. Too much going on to really devote time to writing. But I have a lot of things I’d … Continue reading →

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On Repentance

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Jason

From Kalistos Ware: To repent is to look, not downward at my own shortcomings, but upward at God’s love; not backward with self-reproach, but forward with trustfulness. It is to see, not what I have failed to be, but what … Continue reading →

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Quote: Brought to the Glory of God

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Jason

The Christian gospel is not merely that Jesus died and rose again; and not merely that these events appease God’s wrath, forgive sin, and justify sinners; and not merely that this redemption gets us out of hell and into heaven; … Continue reading →

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The Business of Busyness

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Jason

In the past week, I’ve had no fewer than 7 different people begin a conversation with me in this way: “Jason, I know you’re really busy, but…” Seriously. Seven different people. This is cause for some serious reflection. Apparently I’m … Continue reading →

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On Glory

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Jason

This week, I’ve asked a few of my close friends to help me think through the concept of the glory of God. I’m preaching this week from Exodus 33, the narrative of Moses asking to see the glory of God. … Continue reading →

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Greatest Game Ever?

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Jason

Obviously, it should come as no surprise to most of you that I’m on cloud nine today. My beloved Cardinals, down to their last strike, not once but twice, the season hanging by a precarious thread with the Rangers poised … Continue reading →

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Quote: Jesus Went the Way of the Cross

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Jason

From First Importance, a great daily reminder of the nature of the Gospel: As the captain of salvation, Jesus Christ in his earthly ministry marched from Sinai to Zion, leading captivity captive. Resisting the way of glory falsely promised by … Continue reading →

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