Author Archives: Jason

Hard to Get

Tonight, I was able to spend some time listening to some old Rich Mullins songs. Most people are familiar with Mullins as the guy who sang “Awesome God” and “Step by Step”. But my personal favorite is “Hard to Get”, … Continue reading →

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All That I Need

As I continue to reflect on the sufficiency of God’s love, it really calls into question how much I really need the other things I think I need. I mean, am I in relationship with God because of the “stuff” … Continue reading →

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Learning to Love Like Jesus

Since I’ve been thinking about Rich Mullins today, I thought it apropos to post this quote I came across. This is Mullins talking about the love of God: Jesus said whatever you do to the least of these my brothers … Continue reading →

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The Focus of His Love

Ephesians 1 from the Message: How blessed is God! And what blessing he is! He’s the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us to the high places of blessing in him. Long before he laid down earth’s foundations, … Continue reading →

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American Idol: Top 7

I don’t know who’s picking these themes, but somebody needs to intervene. Mariah Carey? Seriously? (While I’m at it, we finally got around to watching Idol Gives Back the other night. Great show, loved the message, but who lined up … Continue reading →

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A Great Quote

From Martin Luther: Forgiveness is not an occasional art, it is a permanent attitude.

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And I Did Not Know It

I preached this for a grad class a few days ago. I wanted to post it here, in honor of my mother, whose love I miss dearly. Sermon: “And I Did Not Know It” – Genesis 28:10-16 Focus: God is … Continue reading →

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Second Verse, Same As The First

So I “heard” that Michael Johns was eliminated from American Idol last night. I say “heard” because I didn’t get to see it for myself. Once again, nothing but the blue screen of doom. This is getting annoying. Anybody else … Continue reading →

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A Different Post

I was going to make a different post today. I had a post that was percolating in my head about Idol Gives Back, Oprah’s Big Give, and social justice. Thanks to Dish Network, though, I didn’t get the chance to … Continue reading →

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American Idol: Top 8

This was an odd week for me. The “inspirational songs” theme is appropriate in light of the Idol Give Back campaign this week (which I love, by the way). But it led to some pretty lackluster performances, in my opinion. … Continue reading →

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