Category Archives: Devotional

The Intersection of Hope

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Jason

It’s easy to look back and see that 2008 was a difficult year. The economy is on everyone’s mind; each day brings news of more corporate scandals and massive employee layoffs. But 2009 is upon us and with the new … Continue reading →

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Always

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Jason

1 Corinthians 13 1 If I speak in human or angelic tongues, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries … Continue reading →

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Jesus Is All There Is

Posted on November 16, 2008 by Jason

Sunny wrote a great and very personal devotional thought that I wanted to share with you all. After reading this post, I think you’ll have a better idea of why I love this woman. Her post is entitled, “Jesus Is … Continue reading →

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I Thought You Had Left Me

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Jason

I remember getting lost from my Dad in Kroger’s once. We were on the cereal aisle and I was desperately lobbying for the purchase of some Cocoa Puffs. I mean, who doesn’t love the chocolatey-goodness of Cocoa Puffs, right? Well, … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving A Month Early

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Jason

You ever have those moments where you realize just how good your life is and how much you take those good things for granted? I had one of those moments today. Since Sunday is considered a “work day” for me … Continue reading →

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The God of the Outsiders

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Jason

Ever wondered why those genealogies are in the Bible? Yeah, me too. I’ll admit; it’s kinda hard to understand how these big long lists of random names and who begat who could really be “God-breathed and…useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting … Continue reading →

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Heroic Courage to Trust

Posted on September 14, 2008 by Jason

Right now I’m reading Ruthless Trust by Brennan Manning. I read his Ragamuffin Gospel years ago and loved it. I love what he says here about the heroic nature of trust. Unwavering trust is a rare and precious thing because … Continue reading →

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Figs Out of Season

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Jason

Recently I realized how skeptical I can be when it comes to acts of kindness. Last week my family and I were the recipients of a tremendous act of kindness. These individuals provided us with some help free of charge. … Continue reading →

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Prophets of a Future Not Our Own

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Jason

The following is a poem from the pen of Oscar Romero. I calls me to evaluate the idols of self-importance and busyness that I’ve created. It reminds me of my place as worker, not master builder. I hope it will … Continue reading →

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It Keeps No Record of Wrongs

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Jason

There’s this guy that owes me thirty bucks. I “loaned” him some money a few years ago on the promise that he’d pay me back the next week. That never happened and now, years later, I’ve pretty much resigned myself … Continue reading →

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