Author Archives: Jason

Firstfruits

Posted on March 3, 2005 by Jason

Do you have a favorite commercial? History proves it; every year at our Super Bowl party, more people are interested in the latest advertisements than the game on the field. As I’m writing, I’ve got the TV on and it’s … Continue reading →

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The Wilderness

Posted on March 2, 2005 by Jason

The wilderness is part of our spiritual heritage. It was in the wilderness that Israel learned to follow Yahweh. During their 40 years of wandering, God provided manna (“What is it?”) and quail for His people. In the wilderness, Elijah … Continue reading →

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Blessed are the poor in spirit

Posted on February 24, 2005 by Jason

Jesus had a unique way of turning life on it’s head. He spoke of turning the other cheek when someone strikes you. When you’re forced to go one mile, willfully walk another. He spoke of a kingdom where the greatest … Continue reading →

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Leaving it all behind

Posted on February 23, 2005 by Jason

Winterfest 2005 was an awesome experience for our youth group. 5 of our students were baptized into Christ upon our return to Huntsville and several more experienced spiritual renewal as a result of our weekend in Gatlinburg. The weekend centered … Continue reading →

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More than conquerors…

Posted on February 9, 2005 by Jason

Romans 8 is one of my favorite passages of Scripture. Paul’s timeless words reach a mighty crescendo in v.35, “Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, … Continue reading →

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Our kinsman-redeemer

Posted on February 2, 2005 by Jason

Ruth is a story of redemption. The author of this beautifully crafted Hebrew short story uses the word “redemption” 23 times in his work. The narrative centers around the brokenness and emptiness of Naomi, who after being widowed, loses both … Continue reading →

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The reign of Messiah

Posted on February 1, 2005 by Jason

2 Samuel 7:16, “Your house and your kingdom shall endure before Me forever; your throne shall be established forever.” This passage, originally part of God’s covenant promise to David, carried a great deal of Messianic expectation for the Jews of … Continue reading →

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Love Made Complete

Posted on January 29, 2005 by Jason

“You only love God as much as you love the person you love least.” I read that comment recently, and it’s taken my mind captive. The principle here is Biblical: my relationship with God manifests itself in my earthly relationships. … Continue reading →

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And yet…hope

Posted on January 28, 2005 by Jason

Life is most difficult when it seems most hopeless. Our global landscape has changed drastically in the last few years. September 11th brought the reality of terror to the forefront of our collective consciousness. Scarcely a day goes by when … Continue reading →

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His Word is in my heart like a fire

Posted on January 26, 2005 by Jason

Jeremiah was a man called to speak on behalf of God. His message of wrath & judgment was hardly popular with his audience in the southern kingdom of Judah. In fact, Jeremiah was ridiculed and reviled for his proclamation of … Continue reading →

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