Category Archives: Church

Paul in Acts: Set Apart

Posted on February 15, 2025 by Jason

Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a lifelong friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy … Continue reading →

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Paul in Acts: Relief for the Saints

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Jason

Now in these days prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. And one of them named Agabus stood up and foretold by the Spirit that there would be a great famine over all the world (this took place in the … Continue reading →

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Paul in Acts: A Holy Opportunity

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Jason

Now those who were scattered because of the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except Jews. But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and … Continue reading →

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Paul in Acts: Zeal

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Jason

For some days he was with the disciples in Damascus. And immediately he proclaimed Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “He is the Son of God.” Acts 9:19-20 On the heels of his conversion and baptism, Paul immediately proclaims that Jesus … Continue reading →

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Paul in Acts: Persecuting Jesus

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Jason

And falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” Acts 9:4 At the beginning of Acts 9, things must be going well for Paul (Saul). He’s expanding his work, asking … Continue reading →

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Paul in Acts: The Obedience of Faith

Posted on January 12, 2025 by Jason

Before looking at the story of Paul’s conversion in Acts 9, I’m reminded of something he says in Romans: [Jesus is the one] through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the … Continue reading →

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Paul in Acts: Even Scattered Seeds Grow

Posted on January 5, 2025 by Jason

I’m reading the book of Acts right now with an eye toward studying Paul: his movements and his teachings according to Luke. I’ll carry this along for the first little bit here in 2025. For the purposes of clarity, I … Continue reading →

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Best Books of 2024

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Jason

Each year, I set myself a goal of reading one book per week. It’s a pretty ambitious goal and most years I miss the mark. But this year, I’ve finished 54 books and many of them have been really great. … Continue reading →

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Developing Healthy Boundaries: The Principle of Responsibility, Part 4

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Jason

A lot of our problems arise whenever we don’t understand the difference between the boulders and the backpacks. Think about the problems that come about whenever people try to carry their boulders on their own. This is the person who … Continue reading →

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On Ministry

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Jason

This week marks my twenty-five year anniversary serving the local church in full-time ministry. Over the years I’ve worn a few different hats: youth minister, campus minister, associate minister, preaching minister, lead minister. And I’ve been honored to serve in … Continue reading →

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