Author Archives: Jason

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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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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