Category Archives: Books

God’s Audacious Power

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Jason

A great quote from Shane Claiborne’s Jesus For President: The great paradox and humor of God’s audacious power:a stuttering prophet will be the voice of God,a barren old lady will become the mother of a nation,a shepherd boy will become … Continue reading →

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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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Top Ten Books of 2007

Posted on December 27, 2007 by Jason

I’ve read somewhere in the vicinity of 50 books this year. Almost all of them were theology books of one kind or another (systematic, historical, Stone-Campbell). In what will likely be my final post of the year, I give you … Continue reading →

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At the name of Aslan

Posted on December 17, 2007 by Jason

This weekend, I finally followed through on a promise to read C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe. I just wish I hadn’t seen the movie before I read it. My favorite part was when the children hear … Continue reading →

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Conversations

Posted on December 7, 2007 by Jason

This year, I’m recommending this as a Christmas gift to everyone I know. I fell in love with Eugene Peterson’s The Message about a decade ago and each time I return to it, I’m always taken by the fresh, crisp … Continue reading →

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Birthday Books

Posted on November 3, 2007 by Jason

The birthday was absolutely great. I didn’t shave; I didn’t wear socks; lunch with Sunny at Olive Garden; dinner with Sunny at Longhorn…my idea of a perfect day. (Special thanks to Miss Gina and Jon & Stacy for taking care … Continue reading →

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What Are You Reading?

Posted on October 21, 2007 by Jason

Before my computer crashed last month, I had developed a pretty lengthy reading list over the past year or so. It was filled with a lot of texts recommended by my professors and other ministers. With graduation looming in May, … Continue reading →

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The Sunflower

Posted on August 7, 2007 by Jason

Over the weekend, I read a book that’ll be with me for a long time: Simon Wiesenthal’s The Sunflower. Wiesenthal, a Holocaust survivor, recounts the relentless horror of life in concentration camps. He doesn’t gloss over the Nazi dehumanization of … Continue reading →

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Bookmania!

Posted on July 23, 2007 by Jason

Shaver’s Books, a small bookstore here in Huntsville, recently announced it was going out of business. I guess smaller, family-operated bookstores like Shaver’s can’t really compete with the mega-chain Books-A-Jillion’s of the world. Score another loss for the little man, … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Books of 2006

Posted on December 29, 2006 by Jason

I wanted to take some time to reflect on some of the better books I’ve read in 2006. Between teaching prep and grad school, I spend quite a bit of time reading. I don’t know how many books I’ve read … Continue reading →

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