Category Archives: Faith

Best Books of 2018

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Jason

Each year, I set a goal to read 52 books — one book per week for the entire year. I usually fall short of the goal — I think 2011 was the last year I hit the mark. For point … Continue reading →

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Eugene Peterson

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Jason

God loves you. He’s on your side. He’s coming after you. He’s relentless. Continue reading →

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S.D. Gordon on Prayer

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Jason

The greatest thing anyone can do for God and man is pray. It is not the only thing, but it is the chief thing. The great people of earth are the people who pray. I do not mean those who … Continue reading →

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Suffering and Faith, Part 4

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Jason

Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me. — Psalm 23 It is a path everyone must walk, the valley David refers to as “the shadow … Continue reading →

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Suffering and Faith, Part 3

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Jason

The truth about suffering: Because God is the God of all comfort, we know He cares completely.  To whom or to what do you turn when you need comfort? One of the hallmarks of our time is an impulse to … Continue reading →

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Suffering and Faith, Part 2

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Jason

The truth about suffering: Because God can handle our tough questions, we can be honest about our pain.  Someone has estimated that there are over 186,000 sentences in the Bible. That includes a LOT of questions. And the question that … Continue reading →

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Suffering and Faith: Part 1

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Jason

I can summarize this post in nine words. So, if you’re in a hurry, here goes: Suffering is universally painful but God is eternally faithful. Everyone suffers. Some more than others. And suffering usually knocks us off our feet, drives … Continue reading →

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Strong and Courageous

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Jason

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. — Joshua 1:9 Being his father has produced lots of “proud” … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible: Leviticus 11-12

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Jason

It’s been a few weeks since I’ve posted my daily Bible log. Time to re-engage. Ready for Leviticus 11-12. Lev. 11:44-45, For I am Adonai your God; therefore, consecrate yourselves and be holy, for I am holy; and do not defile yourselves … Continue reading →

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Faith Under Fire: Faithful Witness

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Jason

“John saw many strange monsters in his vision, but he never saw a monster half as crazy as one of his commentators.” — G. K. Chesterton Over the next few weeks, I’ll be posting about a series I’m preaching from the … Continue reading →

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