Category Archives: Devotional

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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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 →

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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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The Subject of Every Verb

Posted on January 24, 2008 by Jason

Terrence Fretheim, in his book The Pentateuch, makes some interesting observations regarding the rhetorical features of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. In addition to the portrait of God as Creator, Law-Giver, Judge, and Savior, an entirely relational … 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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Librarians Hate Me

Posted on January 16, 2008 by Jason

Librarians have always hated me. I don’t know what it is. But I’ve always butted heads with librarians. For someone who loves books as much as I do, this is problematic. The first run-in I remember occurred when I was … Continue reading →

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No Fear in Love

Posted on January 10, 2008 by Jason

So, this New Year’s Resolution thing. 10 days in and I’m beginning to realize how incredibly difficult it is to be controlled by the love of Christ. On the one hand, I’ve become more intentional about things, like choosing to … Continue reading →

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