Category Archives: Books

My First Message

Posted on September 10, 2008 by Jason

For the past several weeks, Sunny and I have been reading the My First Message devotional Bible with our kids. I’ve written before about what a blessing Peterson’s work is to me. Now we get to share that blessing with … Continue reading →

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Media Roundup, June ’08

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Jason

I haven’t done a books / music / movies post lately, so here are my random thoughts about my latest media consumption. BooksI read two books last week: William P. Young’s The Shack and Three Nights in August by Buzz … Continue reading →

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A Week’s Worth Condensed Into One Post

Posted on May 4, 2008 by Jason

I should probably go ahead and let you know that things will probably be pretty boring here at Already & Not Yet this week. I’m planning on taking some vacation time and it’s doubtful that the blog will receive much … Continue reading →

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Reading List Round-Up

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Jason

As of tomorrow, I’ll be done with my course work for this semester and I’ll be free to begin working through the titles that have been on my reading list for the past several months. Here are just a few … Continue reading →

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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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