Category Archives: Faith

The Wonderful Cross: The Scandal of the Cross, Part 2

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Jason

In the early years of Christianity, groups such as the Gnostics denied that Jesus physically died on the cross. They were scandalized by the idea of a suffering Messiah, considering such an image to be ill-fitting for their concept of … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful Cross: The Scandal of the Cross, Part 1

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Jason

Last week we kicked off this series entitled, “The Wonderful Cross: Understanding the Atonement of Jesus Christ.” We’re hoping to spend the next several weeks looking at what the Bible has to say about the cross. Two questions are at … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful Cross: A Bibliography

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Jason

For this series, we’ll be spending a lot of time in the gospels as well as the epistles in the New Testament. But I will also be interacting with a couple of key resources along the way, some scholarly works … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful Cross: Christ Crucified, Part 3

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Jason

Paul understands the cross as the answer to our most practical problems. As we noted in the previous posts, Paul writes his letter to the Corinthians to correct some of the problems going on in this church. And boy, there … 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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Why I Love My Job

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Jason
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Baja 2021

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Jason

We just returned from an incredible week of service and encouragement among our brothers and sisters in Christ in Baja, Mexico. I love that we were able to serve together as a family. Praying we get many more opportunities like … Continue reading →

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Psalm 10: Break the Arm of the Evildoer

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Jason

The Psalmist begins with an accusation: Why, O LORD, do you stand afar off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? Psalm 10:1 These are strong words, but I’ve been there. Have you ever felt as if God … Continue reading →

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Psalm 9: A Stronghold for the Oppressed

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Jason

But the Lord sits enthroned forever; he has established his throne for justice, and he judges the world with righteousness; he judges the peoples with uprightness. The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. … Continue reading →

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