Author Archives: Jason

A New Day: My Eyes Have Seen the King, Part 3

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Jason

What do you do with a God so holy, so “other?” Isaiah gives us a good example, one that is a stark contrast to the pride of Uzziah. And I said: “Woe is me! For I am lost; for I … Continue reading →

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A New Day: My Eyes Have Seen the King, Part 2

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Jason

The time stamp of Isaiah 6 is also significant. All of this occurs in the year that King Uzziah died. Uzziah was king in Jerusalem for over 50 years. (You can read his story in 2 Chronicles 26.) By most … Continue reading →

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A New Day: My Eyes Have Seen the King, Part 1

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Jason

Can you imagine what it would be like to talk to someone who had actually seen God? If someone claimed to have seen God, would you be interested in what that person had to say? Would you lean in a … Continue reading →

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2020 NFL Playoffs: Week 1 Picks

Posted on January 9, 2021 by Jason

Each year, our family makes picks for the NFL playoffs. Here are our picks for the opening weekend, including the NCAA Championship Game as well. Sunny: Bills over Colts; Seahawks over Rams; Bucs over Washington; Titans over Ravens; Saints over … Continue reading →

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Meditation: January 8, 2021

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Jason

It’s been a difficult week. There was turmoil in Washington D.C. this week as a group of violent protesters stormed the Capitol building, wreaking havoc. It seems they thought they were taking something back. But lives were lost, as was … Continue reading →

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A New Day: The Lord Has a Day, Part 4

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Jason

So is the coming Day a good day or a bad day? It all depends on whether you’re part of God’s repentant remnant. For those who turn away from their idols and put their trust in God and His Messiah, … Continue reading →

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A New Day: The Lord Has a Day, Part 3

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Jason

But remember, we said Isaiah is like a song with three verses. And in these opening chapters, amid these pronouncements of judgment, we also find words of comfort and hope. Here are some words of comfort that remind us of … Continue reading →

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A New Day: The Lord Has a Day, Part 2

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Jason

For the LORD of hosts has a day… Isaiah 2:12 Early on, Isaiah introduces this concept that the Lord has a special day in store — elsewhere referred to as “the Day of the Lord.” Isaiah describes this day repeatedly … Continue reading →

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A New Day: The Lord Has a Day, Part 1

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Jason

I hope you’re enjoying a Happy New Year so far. It certainly feels like a new day has dawned. After 2020, I know we’re all grateful to see a new year and the possibility of better days ahead. Isaiah was … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2020: Wonders of His Love

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Jason

I wrote this a few weeks back as my contribution to a twelve-day devotional series that our ministry staff put together for our church family. I share it with you today as a final Christmas meditation this season. Merry Christmas! … Continue reading →

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