Author Archives: Jason

Harsh and Difficult

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Jason

One of the Desert Fathers, Hyperechios, said: “Monk (solitary one / alone one), do not show yourself to be harsh and difficult. Be mindful that no one who is harsh and difficult has persevered.” I need this word, because I’m … Continue reading →

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The Mission of God: Blessed to be a Blessing

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Jason

May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us — so that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. Psalm 67:1-2 Why does God bless His people? Is … Continue reading →

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Mentone Getaway

Posted on November 16, 2025 by Jason

November is a time for expressing gratitude and today I am thankful for a wife who is intentional about investing time and energy into our marriage. A week or two ago, Sunny suggested that we get away to Mentone for … Continue reading →

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A Bad Idea

Posted on November 16, 2025 by Jason

Some things ought not be wedded together…like pumpkin spice and Cheerios.

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Destroying Sinfulness

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Jason

2025 will go down as the year I fell in love with the writings of the Desert Fathers. I have been deeply moved by the words of these hermits — a word transliterated to us from the Greek eremites, literally … Continue reading →

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Macarius on How We Should Pray

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Jason

Some people came to Macarius of Egypt (one of the desert fathers) and asked, “How should we pray?” The old man said to them, “You don’t need to keep saying the same thing; instead, stretch out your hands and say, … Continue reading →

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The Knowledge to Acknowledge

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Jason

Over the last few days, I have been reflecting on the story of Rahab from Joshua 2. Joshua sends two spies on a reconnaissance mission to the city of Jericho. These spies somehow end up at the home of Rahab, … Continue reading →

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An Affinity for Joy: Raiders of the Lost Ark

Posted on November 9, 2025 by Jason

As part of my jubilee-year-quest to maintain an affinity for joy, I’m reminded tonight of the simple joy of Indiana Jones. More than forty years after its release, everyting about this movie holds up, from the adventure to the humor, … Continue reading →

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From Victim to Survivor

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Jason

In some ways suffering ceases to be suffering at the moment it finds a meaning. Victor Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning I first read Man’s Search for Meaning for a psychology class in college. Frankl chronicles his experience being imprisoned … Continue reading →

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Forgetting Kindness

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Jason

Kindness has always been esteemed in the pages of Scripture. It is the fruit of God’s Spirit within. Those who follow Christ are to clothe themselves in kindness. And there is an inherent danger in forgetting kindness, especially the kindness of … Continue reading →

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