Author Archives: Jason

The Subject of Every Verb

Posted on January 24, 2008 by Jason

Terrence Fretheim, in his book The Pentateuch, makes some interesting observations regarding the rhetorical features of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. In addition to the portrait of God as Creator, Law-Giver, Judge, and Savior, an entirely relational … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Scripture, The Resolution, Theology | 4 Comments

Memorize: Shema

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Jason

I think I need to use this outlet to challenge myself. Other than “thinking about” the love of Christ all day long, I think I’m in need of some challenges. So I want to commit to memorizing more Scripture. Over … Continue reading →

Posted in Deuteronomy 6 (The Shema), Love of Christ | 1 Comment

Jell-O Commercial

Posted on January 20, 2008 by Jason

My nephew Micah is quite the video producer these days. He got a green screen for Christmas and this is his first video using it. Check out his Jell-O Commercial.

Posted in Humor, Video | 2 Comments

Football Friday: Conference Championships

Posted on January 18, 2008 by Jason

Well, all my blustery talk of a week ago proved for naught after my ugly 1-3 performance. Sunny fared better, going 2-2 to pull within a game of me in our little competition. Here are the up to date standings:Jason: … Continue reading →

Posted in Football, Sunny | 7 Comments

Worship Centers

Posted on January 17, 2008 by Jason

The writings of Eugene Peterson always bless me. In his text on Revelation, Reversed Thunder, he speaks about the worshipful nature of Revelation 4 & 5. The text offers the last word on worship in five parts: worship centers, gathers, … Continue reading →

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Librarians Hate Me

Posted on January 16, 2008 by Jason

Librarians have always hated me. I don’t know what it is. But I’ve always butted heads with librarians. For someone who loves books as much as I do, this is problematic. The first run-in I remember occurred when I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, The Resolution | 12 Comments

Arian Returns

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Jason

My offseason just got a little better today. With Ainge graduating and Cutcliffe heading off for Duke (not to mention the loss of Trooper Taylor), the cupboard was starting to look a little bare for next year’s Volunteer squad. Really … Continue reading →

Posted in Football | 6 Comments

Desert Island: Luxury Item

Posted on January 13, 2008 by Jason

All right, so we’re gonna play a little “desert island” here on the ol’ blog. Yesterday Sunny and I were in the van and somehow we started talking desert island. You know, if you were stranded on a desert island, … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | 18 Comments

Football Friday: Round 2

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Jason

After going 4-0 last week, I’m probably doomed for an 0-for this weekend. But just for the record, here’s the leader board after Round 1: Sunny: 2-2Jason: 4-0 Here are our picks for this week, starting with the AFC: Jaguars … Continue reading →

Posted in Football, Sunny | 5 Comments

Music Suggestions?

Posted on January 10, 2008 by Jason

So I have about $40 in iTunes cards that is just burning a hole in my pocket. I’d like to sample some new music and I thought I’d ask for some suggestions. I just stumbled across The Gabe Dixon Band; … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | 10 Comments