Category Archives: Devotional

The Wonderful Cross: The Scandal of the Cross, Part 4

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Jason

[The following is adapted from the scholarship of Fleming Rutledge, Scot McKnight, N.T. Wright, Arnold Fruchtenbaum, and others.] One of the most degrading parts of crucifixion was the scourging. The Jews had precise rules regarding this form of punishment. Under … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful Cross: Christ Crucified, Part 1

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Jason

A few years ago, a 14-foot bronze cross was stolen from a cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas. The cross had stood at the entrance to that cemetery for more than 50 years. It was originally placed there in 1930 and … Continue reading →

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2022: Moving Forward

Posted on January 8, 2022 by Jason

I really love this time of year. Let me be clear: it has nothing to do with the weather. After a couple of nights with temperatures in the 20s around here, I can’t wait for spring to arrive! No, I … Continue reading →

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Reactionary

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Jason

One of the words which best describes our current culture is “reactionary.” A car comes up quickly beside you in the adjacent lane. Do you find yourself speeding up to keep him / her from passing you? (Be honest.) Why … Continue reading →

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Psalm 8: What is Man?

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Jason

O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. Out of the mouth of babies and infants, you have established strength because of your foes, to still the … Continue reading →

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Psalm 7: Refuge

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Jason

One of the great comforts in the Scriptures is the way the term “refuge” is applied to God. David cries out to God in seek of a place of safety and salvation. O Lord my God, in you do I … Continue reading →

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Hosanna and the Idolatry of Our Expectations

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Jason

Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go into the village in front of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, … Continue reading →

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Psalm 6: Drenched Couches

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Jason

Sorry for the long delay between Psalm posts. I’ve been a little discouraged but now I’m back in the groove of writing again. Psalm 6 is a cry for healing amid the weight of grief and anguish. David begins this … Continue reading →

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Psalm 5: In the Morning You Hear My Prayer

Posted on June 5, 2021 by Jason

As I continue my slow stroll through the Psalms, I’m struck by the way the Psalmists weave God into the “ordinary” rhythms of the day — what some have called “the offices of prayer.” Psalm 4 ends with the Psalmist … Continue reading →

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Wineskins Magazine: Balancing Grace and Truth

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Jason

I recently wrote an article for Wineskins magazine entitled “Balancing Grace and Truth.” Here is a link to the article if you’d like to check it out.

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