Category Archives: Devotional

Already & Not Yet

Posted on August 25, 2006 by Jason

In January 2005, I started this blog as an outlet for my periodic devotional writings. While I still post the occasional devo piece, my blog has also evolved into a repository for my thoughts on a variety of things: family, … Continue reading →

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The Call of the Cross

Posted on August 20, 2006 by Jason

Oh the wonderful cross, Oh the wonderful cross, Bids me come and die And find that I may truly live. Oh the wonderful cross, Oh the wonderful cross, All who gather here by grace draw near And bless your name. … Continue reading →

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Larry James

Posted on August 10, 2006 by Jason

Larry James is the President and CEO for Central Dallas Ministries, a human and community development corporation with a focus on economic and social justice at work in inner city Dallas, Texas. Larry’s blog, Larry James Urban Daily, is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Poverty, Social Issues | 4 Comments

Admiring Jesus

Posted on August 8, 2006 by Jason

In Mere Discipleship, Camp tells the story of Clarence Jordan, a disciple of Christ who lived out his calling in a radical way. I apologize for the lengthy cut and paste job, but Jordan’s story is a powerful one and … Continue reading →

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For Abby Kate and Joshua

Posted on July 6, 2006 by Jason

Two years ago today, my children were born. Sunny recalls that day on her blog. I suppose it was the most beautiful day of my life. I honestly can’t remember what our lives were like before our kids were born. … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Kids | 4 Comments

I am Jacob

Posted on June 28, 2006 by Jason

I was asked to teach a class at Impact this year. Each teacher was asked to share their story and relate their story to a Biblical character’s story. The parallel story I chose was the Jacob narrative in Genesis 32. … Continue reading →

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A Mid-Summer Night’s Prayer

Posted on June 26, 2006 by Jason

We’re officially at the midway point of our summer youth ministry calendar. We just came off a week of camp at Lipscomb; earlier in the summer, I led a group to Nashville for Workcamp. We’ve also had many in-town events, … Continue reading →

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A Father’s Prayer

Posted on June 15, 2006 by Jason

It’s such a joy to watch as my kids grow up. One of the things that warms my heart is our family prayer time. Before each meal, we’ll hold hands and say a simple prayer together. My kids have already … Continue reading →

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On the Kingdom

Posted on June 13, 2006 by Jason

From Lee Camp’s Mere Discipleship: Jesus called his disciples to participate in a kingdom that was invading human history, a kingdom so present you could reach out and touch it, a new order in their very midst. “For, in fact, … Continue reading →

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My Prayer for Today

Posted on June 11, 2006 by Jason

And the Holy Spirit helps us in our distress. For we don’t even know what we should pray for, nor how we should pray. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words. Romans … Continue reading →

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