Category Archives: Devotional

Ozella’s Psalm

Posted on November 26, 2007 by Jason

Over the past few months, I’ve been blessed to spend some time with some dear saints here at Mayfair, Paul Kendrick and his sweet wife Ozella. Paul is in poor health, but his mind is still nimble and sharp. His … Continue reading →

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On Labor

Posted on September 3, 2007 by Jason

As you enjoy this Labor Day holiday, I encourage you to read Larry James’ article today about what the words “labor” and “work” mean to the people of inner-city Dallas. As always, Larry’s blog smacks you in the face with … Continue reading →

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30 Days of Prayer

Posted on September 3, 2007 by Jason

Our emphasis for the month of September at Mayfair is prayer. We’ll spend the next 30 days praying and reading some of the prayers in Scripture. The following is a suggested daily Bible reading and prayer guide for the next … Continue reading →

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Hunger

Posted on August 28, 2007 by Jason

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”The words of Jesus, Matthew 5 The Beatitudes have always challenged me. I love Jesus’ topsy-turvy sayings — blessed are those of you who are in mourning, … Continue reading →

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My Page Runneth Over

Posted on August 23, 2007 by Jason

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies;Thou anointest my head with oil;My cup runneth over. — Psalm 23:5 Right now, I’m working my way through Foster and Smith’s Devotional Classics during my devotional time. It’s … Continue reading →

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The Dissolution of the Sacred / Secular Divide, Part 3: Ministry

Posted on August 21, 2007 by Jason

During my lunch break the other day, I decided to go get a haircut. I don’t have a “usual” place I go for a haircut. Sunny says I’m a “spontaneous haircut-getter”; rather than making an appointment somewhere, I’m more liable … Continue reading →

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The Sunflower

Posted on August 7, 2007 by Jason

Over the weekend, I read a book that’ll be with me for a long time: Simon Wiesenthal’s The Sunflower. Wiesenthal, a Holocaust survivor, recounts the relentless horror of life in concentration camps. He doesn’t gloss over the Nazi dehumanization of … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Non-Discipleship

Posted on August 2, 2007 by Jason

Jesus was pretty up front about the cost of discipleship. Luke records a conversation Jesus had with a large crowd of would-be followers: If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, … Continue reading →

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The Dissolution of the Sacred / Secular Divide, Part 2: Holy Ground

Posted on July 8, 2007 by Jason

This is Holy groundWe’re standing on Holy groundFor the Lord is present and where He is is Holy We are standing on Holy groundAnd I know that there are angels all aroundLet us praise Jesus nowWe are standing in Your … Continue reading →

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A Gradual Sort of Refinement

Posted on July 3, 2007 by Jason

Lately, I’ve become acutely aware of my imperfections. As those of you who spend time around me can attest, I can be pretty impatient, self-centered, even confrontational (as Lucy and Dylan recently witnessed! Sorry you had to see me embarrass … Continue reading →

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