Category Archives: Faith

A New Day: My Eyes Have Seen the King, Part 1

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Jason

Can you imagine what it would be like to talk to someone who had actually seen God? If someone claimed to have seen God, would you be interested in what that person had to say? Would you lean in a … Continue reading →

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Meditation: January 8, 2021

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Jason

It’s been a difficult week. There was turmoil in Washington D.C. this week as a group of violent protesters stormed the Capitol building, wreaking havoc. It seems they thought they were taking something back. But lives were lost, as was … Continue reading →

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A New Day: The Lord Has a Day, Part 4

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Jason

So is the coming Day a good day or a bad day? It all depends on whether you’re part of God’s repentant remnant. For those who turn away from their idols and put their trust in God and His Messiah, … Continue reading →

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A New Day: The Lord Has a Day, Part 3

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Jason

But remember, we said Isaiah is like a song with three verses. And in these opening chapters, amid these pronouncements of judgment, we also find words of comfort and hope. Here are some words of comfort that remind us of … Continue reading →

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A New Day: The Lord Has a Day, Part 2

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Jason

For the LORD of hosts has a day… Isaiah 2:12 Early on, Isaiah introduces this concept that the Lord has a special day in store — elsewhere referred to as “the Day of the Lord.” Isaiah describes this day repeatedly … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2020: His Gospel is Peace

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Jason

Truly He taught us to love one another His law is love and His gospel is peace O Holy Night Our understanding of peace is often based on cultural usage. From the perspective of geopolitics, peace boils down to the … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2020: A Weary World Rejoices

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Jason

O Holy night! The stars are brightly shining It is the night of our dear Savior’s birth Long lay the world in sin and error pining “Til He appears and the soul felt its worth A thrill of hope, the … Continue reading →

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Best Books of 2020

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Jason

Each year I set myself a goal to read 52 books — one per week. Most years I don’t hit the mark, but it’s a worthy goal nonetheless. Last year, I crushed it by reading 62 books. Believe it or … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned: Be Gracious, Part 4

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Jason

If we have experienced the grace of God in Christ Jesus, then it is incumbent upon us to be gracious with others, particularly in our speech. Here are some examples of gracious speech: Words of affirmation “I respect you. You … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned: Be Gracious, Part 3

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Jason

So the Bible is quite clear in proclaiming that God is a gracious God. But the implication of this truth extends to God’s people. Since the Lord is merciful and gracious, we should then be gracious in our dealings with … Continue reading →

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