Category Archives: Devotional

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 →

Posted in 1 Corinthians 13, Devotional, Friends, Love Others, Scripture, The Resolution | 1 Comment

Chosen

Posted on April 28, 2008 by Jason

For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for his treasured possession, out of all the peoples who are on the face of the earth. It … Continue reading →

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Legalism Is In My Blood

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Jason

Legalism must be in my blood. I had this thought the other day at Wal-Mart. As I stood in the Express Check-Out line, I actually took the time to count the number of items the lady in front of me … Continue reading →

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10 Things I Am Learning From Being A Dad

Posted on February 9, 2008 by Jason

My friend Adam tagged me in his recent post “10 Things I Am Learning From Being A Dad”, so I thought I’d play along. As you know, I play Daddy to 3 year-old twins and an 8-month old. Needless to … Continue reading →

Posted in Blessings, Devotional, Family, Fathering, Kids, Top 10 | 3 Comments

O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Jason

A reflection on the love of God from the pen of George Matheson: O Love that wilt not let me go, I rest my weary soul in Thee;I give Thee back the life I owe,That in Thine ocean depths its … Continue reading →

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