Category Archives: Devotional

Easter Thoughts: Barrenness

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Jason

The Gospel is the story of God’s work to bring life into barren places, a theme that bookends the Christ narrative. The wilderness of Mary’s barren womb is miraculously transformed into a repository for God’s most precious gift: the child, … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Faith, God, Jesus | Leave a comment

Covenant God

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Jason

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the covenant nature of God. Throughout the Scriptures, God initiates covenant with His people: Adam, Noah, Abram, David, the nation of Israel. I think all of this says something about God’s nature, His … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, God, Love God, Love Others, Scripture | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Another Man: Alan Shates

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Jason

With Father’s Day looming this week, my thoughts always turn toward my own father and the other men who have had a tremendous influence in my life. A few years ago, I came across a quote that stuck with me: … Continue reading →

Posted in Another Man, Devotional, Kids | 2 Comments

New Heroes

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Jason

Today I met a few new heroes. I sat with Clovis Steele and heard him talk about his experiences teaching school in north Mississippi in the 1960s during the height of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. Clovis … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Jesus, Social Issues | Leave a comment

Growth Occurs

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Jason

I wrote last week about how much I love being out in our back yard. The family that lived here before us planted so many flowers around the property and this year we’ve done a good job of taking care … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Scripture | 1 Comment

Church: A Four-Letter Word

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Jason

The other day I was talking with this friend of mine. This individual knows what I do for a living; they know I’m a preacher and that I work at a church here in town. My friend doesn’t go to … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Devotional, Friends | 6 Comments

Why?

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Jason

“Dad, why did the Cardinals lose to the Braves?” “Why do we eat potatoes?” “Why is there grass?” “Daddy, why did Jesus die on the cross?” These are just a few of the questions my kids have asked me over … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Jesus, Kids, Scripture | 3 Comments

A Morning Reminder

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Jason

All right, so allow me this indulgent moment to brag on my son: (although, isn’t the whole idea of a blog indulgent? Writing about your little life with the assumption that anybody would want to read it in the first … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, God, Kids | 3 Comments

American Idol and the Myth of Meritorious Salvation

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Jason

If you’re a fan of American Idol, you no doubt know by now the “shocking” and “unprecedented” results of last week’s elimination show. For the uninitiated, this year the biggest TV show in the world added a new dramatic wrinkle … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Gospel, Jesus, Television | 2 Comments

No Room: Nazareth

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Jason

All the people in the synagogue were furious when they heard this. They got up, drove him out of the town, and took him to the brow of the hill on which the town was built, in order to throw … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Jesus, Scripture | Leave a comment