Author Archives: Jason

Daily Bible: Leviticus 9-10

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Jason

Sorry it’s been several days since my last post. It’s just been a super busy couple of days. Lev. 9:4, …and an ox and a ram for peace offerings, to sacrifice before ADONAI; also a grain offering mixed with olive … Continue reading →

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My Hall of Fame Ballot: 2018 Edition

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Jason

I don’t have a Hall of Fame vote. I should, but that’s another story. If I did have a Hall of Fame vote, here’s what my ballot would look like: Vladimir Guerrero. Let’s start with last year’s most egregious oversight: Guerrero is unquestionably a … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible: Leviticus 7-8

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Jason

Lev. 7:2, They are to slaughter the guilt offering in the place where they slaughter the burnt offering, and its blood is to be splashed against all sides of the altar. (CJB) Leviticus is just plain bloody. The blood of … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible: Leviticus 5-6

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Jason

Lev. 5:11, But if his means are insufficient even for two doves or two young pigeons, then he is to bring as his offering for the sin he committed two quarts of fine flour for a sin offering…(CJB) By now … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible: Leviticus 3-4

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Jason

As I said in the last post, there is gracious provision supplied by God at the beginning of the “holiness code” we find in the book of Leviticus. A Christian reading of these texts is usually filtered through Paul (or, … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible: Leviticus 1-2

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Jason

I’ve decided to start this year by reading the book of Leviticus. For the past couple of years I’ve referred to Leviticus as “the daily Bible reading killer” and it’s mostly true: many a New Year’s resolution has been foiled … Continue reading →

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Newness of Life

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Jason

We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. My friend’s father, a longtime … Continue reading →

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Best Songs 2017

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Jason

This year, instead of a list, I give you a playlist.

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The Limitations of Our Resolve

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Jason

I simply love this time of year. Sure, Charlie Brown was right; the commercialization of the holidays can be disheartening — and probably even dangerous to our souls. But the holiday season also prompts many to reflect, ever so briefly, … Continue reading →

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Best Books of 2017

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Jason

Each year, I set myself a goal to read 52 books — one per week over the course of a year. I usually fall short of the goal; the last time I hit the mark was 2011. But it’s still … Continue reading →

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