Author Archives: Jason

Free NIV 2010 Update

40 different translations. 20 different languages. Over 10 million downloads. Yes, I’m talking about the YouVersion Bible App. The idea is really a simple one: put a Bible (in digital form) in the hands of as many people as possible. … Continue reading

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The Song Remembers When: Sunny

I’ve always had this memory association thing with music. I don’t claim to have the best memory in the world, but I can remember certain events / periods in my life based on the music I was listening to at … Continue reading

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Things I Want to Remember, Vol. 14

Joshua is a talker. A nonstop talker. As in, the kid scarcely takes a breath as the words just come spilling out. I’ll bet he speaks 30,000 words a day. Easy. The little guy has always kept us in stitches … Continue reading

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The Sermon on the Mount 24

And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your … Continue reading

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Stylish Blogger Award

Well, that didn’t take long. I changed my blog template early in the week (something I do every couple of years) and PRESTO…I’ve received the Stylish Blogger Award. (This award actually has less to do with my template and more … Continue reading

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For Lane

I’m constantly made aware of the blessing of community. God has surrounded me with some pretty incredible people over the years, men and women who have helped to shape the course of my life in dramatic ways. One of those … Continue reading

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January Media Review

If you spend any amount of time reading this blog, you know how much I enjoy books, music, movies, etc. For my fellow pop culture enthusiasts, I thought I’d start a monthly review of some of the best things I’m … Continue reading

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The Rave Project

Dr. Nancy Nason-Clark believes there is a “holy hush” in most religious communities regarding domestic violence. Consider this: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that nearly 5.3 million incidents of interpersonal violence occur each year among United States … Continue reading

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Kingdom Values: Hospitable Speech

In addition to my ongoing series on The Sermon on the Mount, I’ve decided to begin writing (in no particular order) about the values and principles that usher in the Kingdom reign of God. I’m not claiming to be an … Continue reading

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January Link Love

It’s been a while since I’ve done an “around-the-horn” link post. Lots going on in the lives of my friends that I encourage you to check out. Such as: My friend Lane has written a great blog entry entitled “Course … Continue reading

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