Category Archives: Faith

A Disciple’s Renewal

Posted on October 21, 2026 by Jason

I’m continuing to use the Puritan Prayer book The Valley of Vision for my daily prayer and it is such a rich experience. Today I read through the prayer entitled “A Disciple’s Renewal.” Here are a few excerpts, along with … Continue reading →

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Christ, the Fullness

Posted on October 17, 2026 by Jason

From The Valley of Vision. Excerpted from the prayer “Fullness in Christ.” Thou hast taught me that Christ has all fullness and so all plenitude of the Spirit, that all fullness I lack in myself is in him…that it is … Continue reading →

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The Anti-Gospel of “Saving Private Ryan”

Posted on October 16, 2026 by Jason

When Steven Speilberg’s Saving Private Ryan was released in 1998, I thought it was an immediate classic. It was hailed for its gritty, realistic depiction of the D-Day invasion at Omaha Beach in WWII and went on to win several … Continue reading →

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Christ is All

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Jason

My devotions recently have been coming from the Puritan prayer book, The Valley of Vision. This collection of prayers has provided such meaningful language for my own time of prayer each day. The prayer I read today is entitled “Christ … Continue reading →

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Great Things of a Great God

Posted on October 6, 2026 by Jason

In a prayer entitled “The Great God,” the author of The Valley of Vision (a Puritan prayer book) extols the wonders of our God. He is capable of destroying pride and breaking pride into pieces. He dwells in my heart, … Continue reading →

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Enjoying with Integrity

Posted on October 4, 2026 by Jason

I love this line from the prayer entitled “God of All” in the Puritan prayer book The Valley of Vision: There is no comfort in anything apart from enjoying thee and being engaged in thy service; Thou art All in … Continue reading →

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Trusting God with Your Doubts

Posted on September 1, 2026 by Jason

Lysa Terkeurst says that if you can trust God with your doubts, you can trust Him with anything. I think she’s right. When you’re having a hard time seeing the goodness of God in your life, you might have to … Continue reading →

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Joshua Preaching

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Jason

We had the opportunity to hear Joshua preach a few times this summer. Really proud of the work he’s putting in to develop his skills as a speaker and a minister. Excited to see what the future holds for him.

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Healed by Mercy

Posted on June 18, 2026 by Jason

One of my favorite stories from the Desert Fathers is about Father Apollo. A young brother was greatly troubled by the demon of sexual sin and he went to an older man and declared his thoughts to him. When that … Continue reading →

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Integrity Defined

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Jason

Integrity is a life in which our words and our actions are congruent. They line up, they reflect one another.

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